Lightweight joint for transmitting rotational movements
US9506501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2003/22309
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a connecting joint for transmitting a rotation movement from a first to a second rotating shaft, having a joint outer part, a joint central part, and a joint inner part, wherein for transmitting the rotation movement, the joint outer part is connected to the first rotating shaft and the joint inner part is connected to the second rotating shaft. A plurality of balls are provided in ball tracks, which balls in the ball tracks may change their position in relation to the joint outer part, joint central part, and joint inner part. Rotational movement of the connecting joint, by way of the balls in the ball tracks, is transmittable from the joint outer part via the joint central part to the joint inner part and vice versa.
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