Constant velocity joint

Details Constant velocity joint Constant velocity joint

2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Binda, Greg (Department: 3679)

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

Coupling accommodates drive between members having...

Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball

C464S906000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11130395

ABSTRACT:
A constant velocity joint1disposed on the outboard side of a drive axle for transmitting drive power to a wheel, comprising an outer joint member2having a plurality of track grooves3on the spherical inner peripheral surface2a, an inner joint member4having a plurality of track grooves5on the spherical outer peripheral surface4a, torque transmitting balls6disposed in a plurality of ball tracks formed by the opposed track grooves3and5of both joint members2and4, and a cage8interposed between both joint members2and4and receiving and holding the torque transmitting balls6in pockets7, wherein the outboard-side end of the cage8is formed with an opening8xfor removably inserting the inner joint member4and the inboard-side end is formed with an opening8ywhose diameter is smaller than that of the outboard-side opening8x.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5290203 (1994-03-01), Krude
patent: 6120382 (2000-09-01), Sone et al.
patent: 7025684 (2006-04-01), Frana et al.
patent: 2001/0024976 (2001-09-01), Ouchi et al.
patent: 2003/0017877 (2003-01-01), Kobayashi et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Constant velocity joint does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Constant velocity joint, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Constant velocity joint will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3924257