Constant velocity universal joint

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2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Binda, Greg (Department: 3679)

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

Coupling accommodates drive between members having...

Tripod coupling

C464S905000

Reexamination Certificate

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07052400

ABSTRACT:
An annular support ring32is fitted onto the outer periphery of each trunnion22. This support ring32and the roller34are unitized via a plurality of needle rollers36to constitute a roller assembly capable of relative rotations therebetween. In longitudinal section, each trunnion22has an outer periphery of straight shape, parallel to the axis of the trunnion22. In cross section, the trunnion22has a generally ellipse shape with the major axis orthogonal to the axis of the joint. The inner periphery of each support ring32is arcuate and convex in section. This combines with the general elliptic cross sections of the trunnions22and the provision of predetermined clearances between the trunnions22and the support rings32, to allow the support rings32to move along the axial directions of the trunnions22as well as make tilting movements with respect to the trunnions22.

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