Compact constant velocity joint
US7235015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S464/905
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A constant velocity joint includes a male element (4) having at least two trunions (8) and a shaft (12) with an outside diameter (DAE). A respective wheel (32) is mounted to rotate on each trunion (8). The joint also includes a female element (20) having, for each wheel (32), a pair of paths (22, 24) and defining a path primary circle (PCD). The ratio of the outside diameter (DAE) of the shaft (12) to the path primary circle diameter (PCD) is greater than 0.55.
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