Constant velocity joint with control mechanism
US9399513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/33
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a constant velocity (CV) joint includes a first yoke, a second yoke, and a control mechanism. The first yoke is configured to be rotatably coupled to an input device about a first axis and configured to receive the input device through a first opening. The second yoke is rotatably coupled to the first yoke about a second axis and rotatably coupled to an output device about a third axis. The control mechanism is adapted to constrain the first yoke and the second yoke so as to achieve a substantially CV characteristic between the input device and the output device.
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