Shaft drive device
US7926611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An easily connected universal joint for attaching to an output shaft of an engine. A drive shaft is connected to an output shaft of an engine which is mounted on a vehicle body by way of a universal joint with a wheel being connected to a distal end side of the drive shaft. Projection portions project outwardly from a yoke of the universal joint connected to the output shaft by splines. A swing arm rockably supported on the vehicle body using one shaft with the universal joint being arranged above the shaft. A boot mounted between a distal end of the swing arm and a peripheral portion of the output shaft.
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