Driveshaft assembly with retention mechanism

Details Driveshaft assembly with retention mechanism Driveshaft assembly with retention mechanism

2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Binda, Greg (Department: 3679)

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

Coupling accommodates drive between members having...

Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin

C411S518000

Reexamination Certificate

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07004841

ABSTRACT:
A universal joint includes a yoke with a leg having an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture includes an annular groove. The universal joint also includes a cruciform having a trunnion, a bearing cup positioned in the aperture and mounted on the trunnion and a retention member including a stepped cross-section. The retention member is disposed within the groove to fill the gap remaining between the groove edge and the bearing cup.

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