Cardan joint

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1983-10-21

1985-04-16

Petrakes, John

Rotary shafts, gudgeons, housings, and flexible couplings for ro

Coupling accommodates drive between members having...

Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball

464906, F16D 333, F16D 334, F16D 336

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ABSTRACT:
A universal or Cardan joint having a pair of joint members formed as hollow cylinders one smaller than the other, with the smaller cylinder being arranged inside of the larger cylinder and with a centering ball and with a plurality of supporting balls located in engagement between the joint members to provide a joint which will transmit torque but which will be capable of a relatively large angle of articulation.

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