Fork for cardan joints and method of forming same

Details Fork for cardan joints and method of forming same Fork for cardan joints and method of forming same

1989-10-25

1991-02-26

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

F16D 326

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049958496

ABSTRACT:
A fork for cardan joints consists of a single-piece body produced by stamping from metal sheet. The fork has on its side arms (4, 4') individual longitudinal reinforcing ribs (8, 8') produced during the stamping process itself and individual collars or flanges (6, 6') around the aligned apertures (5, 5') thereof into which fit the bearings that support the pivots of the corresponding cross member. The dome portion (3) connects the arms to collar portion (1) which has a splined hole (2) for connecting the fork to a shaft.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2067282 (1937-01-01), Padgett
patent: 2067283 (1937-01-01), Padgett
patent: 3045455 (1962-07-01), Potgieter

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