Rotary shafts – gudgeons – housings – and flexible couplings for ro – Coupling accommodates drive between members having... – Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin
Patent
1995-06-15
1997-07-15
Stodola, Daniel P.
Rotary shafts, gudgeons, housings, and flexible couplings for ro
Coupling accommodates drive between members having...
Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin
464135, F16D 340
Patent
active
056477996
ABSTRACT:
A structure restrains a bearing cap mounted on a universal joint cross from rotating relative to an end yoke connected thereto during use. The bearing cap has a plurality of axially extending protrusions provided on its end surface. In a first embodiment of the invention, the bearing cap is connected to a half round end yoke, and means are provided for engaging the protrusions to prevent rotation of the bearing cap relative to the half round end yoke. A preferred structure for this is a nib formed integrally with the half round end yoke arm, wherein the nib extends over the end of the recess and engages the protrusions to prevent rotation. A second embodiment includes a half round end yoke and a retainer strap for retaining the bearing cap within the recess of the yoke arm. The retainer strap includes a flange portion extending partially across the end surface of the bearing cap. The flange portion includes a slot positioned to engage the protrusions to prevent rotation. A third embodiment includes a half round end yoke and a retainer strap including a pair of flange portions extending partially across the end surface of the bearing cap. The flange portions define a gap therebetween to engage the protrusions to prevent rotation. A fourth embodiment includes a full round end yoke and a retainer strap extending completely across the end surface of the beating cap. The retainer strap engages the protrusions to prevent rotation. A fifth embodiment includes a full round end yoke and a spring tab including a flange portion extending partially across the end surface of the bearing cap. The flange portion is positioned to engage the protrusions to prevent rotation.
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Aiken Albert
Gall Ray A.
Dana Corporation
Dunn Eileen A.
Stodola Daniel P.
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