Joints and connections – Articulated members – Pivoted
Patent
1989-06-07
1991-03-19
Cuomo, Peter M.
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Pivoted
403 57, 464130, F16D 326
Patent
active
050006096
ABSTRACT:
An improved device for quickly and reliably retaining a pair of bearing cups on a universal joint cross during purging and shipment thereof is disclosed. The retainer includes a central portion which is generally elongated and flat in shape. In a first embodiment, first angled portions are formed integrally with each end of the central portion extending outwardly therefrom. The first angled portions may be oriented at relatively small angles with respect to the central portion. Second angled portions are formed integrally with each end of the first angled portions extending outwardly therefrom. The second angled portions may be oriented at relatively large angles with respect to the first angle portions. The corners between the first and second angled portions are adapted to receive the outer edges of the bearing cups therein. Respective apertures are formed through the retainer at each of such corners to receive locating tangs formed on a mating yoke for the cross. The retainer is frictionally retained on the opposed bearing cups by the inherent resiliency of the retainer, or may alternatively be secured thereto by welding or adhesive. In a second embodiment, the retainer includes a central portion having right angle end portions formed integrally therewith. The retainer of the second embodiment is secured to the respective bearing cups by welding or adhesive.
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Dana Engineering Drawing Part No. 146, dated 5/19/64.
Dana Engineering Drawing Part No. 146A, dated 5/19/64.
Dutkiewicz Jeffrey A.
Perry Daniel C.
Cuomo Peter M.
Dana Corporation
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