Counter track joint with control angle reversal
US7112140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S464/906
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A constant velocity counter track joint having an outer joint part (12) and an inner joint part forming first and second pairs of tracks (22, 23; 24, 25) each accommodating a torque transmitting ball (14), and a ball cage (15) with windows (18) each receiving at least one of the balls (14). When the joint is aligned, the opening angle (α) of the first pairs of tracks (22, 23) opens from the aperture end to the attaching end, and the opening angle (β) of the second pairs of tracks (24, 25) opens from the attaching end to the aperture end. The first pairs of tracks (22, 23) are designed in such a way that, when the joint is articulated, the opening angle (α) of the first pairs of tracks (22, 23), at a ball (14) entering the outer joint part (12) via the central plane (EM), initially becomes zero and then opens towards the aperture end.
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