Two ball universal joint

Details Two ball universal joint Two ball universal joint

1982-03-24

1984-07-10

Levy, Stuart S.

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

Coupling accommodates drive between members having...

Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball

403114, 464906, F16D 324

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active

044591225

ABSTRACT:
A universal joint comprises inner and outer drive members, two drive balls located in the complementary funnel-shaped ball grooves of the inner and outer drive members and a pilot member which engages for the two drive balls to locate the drive balls in cooperation with the complementary funnel-shaped grooves.
The two drive balls are 180.degree. apart and the pilot member is hinge-connected to the inner drive member for pivotal movement solely about an axis which is perpendicular to an axis through the center of the two drive balls.

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