Universal joint

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1979-07-02

1981-06-23

Lazarus, Ronald H.

Joints and connections

Interfitted members with external bridging piece

64 27NM, 403131, 308 72, F16D 302

Patent

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042742684

ABSTRACT:
A universal joint between a pair of members provides for transmitting torque between the pair of members when the pair of members are oriented at varying angles relative to each other. One of the members terminates in a cavity which is substantially cylindrical. The other member extends into the cavity and a pair of sockets cooperate with the other member to secure the latter within the cavity. The pair of sockets includes outer surfaces which substantially match the wall of the cavity to enable the pair of sockets to rotate in a first plane relative to the one member. The pair of sockets include projections which are received in an opening on the other member to enable the other member to pivot relative to the pair of sockets and the one member in a second plane substantially perpendicular to the first plane. At least one spring clip cooperates with the other member and the pair of sockets to bias the pair of sockets into engagement with the wall of the cavity. The spring clip is removable to permit the pair of sockets and the other member to be withdrawn from the cavity.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2885235 (1959-05-01), Moskovitz
patent: 3041094 (1962-06-01), Herbenar
patent: 3263445 (1966-08-01), Dunn
patent: 3431751 (1969-03-01), Stokely
patent: 3555851 (1971-01-01), Ulderup
patent: 4154544 (1979-05-01), Gair

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