Tripod joint

US7125339B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Daimlerchrysler AG · US

Inventors

• Juergen Henkel · Weingarten, DE
• Peter Muenich · Fellbach, DE
• Rolf Schroeder · Stuttgart, DE
• Guenter Woerner · Weingarten, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 23, 2002
• Grant date: Oct 24, 2006
• Expiry date: Apr 21, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T403/32663
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball body is guided in a partially cylindrical hole into which a guide ring is inserted to secure it axially and to guide the pivoting movement. The tripod joint is suitable for the displaceable and pivotable driving connection of two shaft ends, in particular in conjunction with drive trains or side shafts of motor vehicles.