Joints and connections – Distinct end coupler – Interrupted periphery – e.g. – split or segmental – etc.
Patent
1998-09-03
2000-12-12
Knight, Anthony
Joints and connections
Distinct end coupler
Interrupted periphery, e.g., split or segmental, etc.
403315, 403338, 403341, 403309, 464906, 464146, F16B 300, F16D 350
Patent
active
061589160
ABSTRACT:
A connector for securing a constant velocity universal joint having a housing to a coupling member, the housing and coupling member each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The connector includes an annular member having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of openings which extend axially from the first end to define a series of radially expanding panels for receiving the constant velocity universal joint and coupling member. The joint and coupling member each have respective mating surfaces which engage each other. The first end of the annular member engages the outer surface of the coupling member and the second end of the annular member is disposed proximate the outer surface of the housing. The mating surfaces are splined for transmitting torque. At least one wave spring is provided with the connector to accommodate axial deviation.
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GKN Automotive Inc.
Knight Anthony
Nylander Mick A.
Somrak Danielle
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