Tripode constant velocity joint
US6776720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S464/905
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plunging, constant-velocity, tripode universal joint comprising a first rotary member (30) having three trunnions (31), a roller (34) having a cylindrical bore mounted on a spherical surface (32) on each trunnion so that the cylindrical bore engages the spherical surface and so that each roller can rotate, tilt and slide relative to its supporting trunnion, a second rotary member (40) having three grooves parallel to its rotary axis, each roller being engaged with one of the grooves, the engagement between each roller and track surfaces in its associated groove being at three points such that the orientation of the roller with respect to the second member is determined solely by said engagement and wherein when the joint is transmitting torque each roller (34) is only in contact with the track surface(s) (42, 43) through which the torque is being transmitted.
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