Universal joint with layered bushings

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1996-10-04

1998-03-17

Stodola, Daniel P.

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

Torque transmitted via flexible element

Element is annular liner within radially spaced...

464112, 464125, 384300, 384908, F16D 320

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057280045

ABSTRACT:
A universal joint for a tilt steering column of a vehicle includes an intermediate cup pivotally coupled to an end of a driven shaft, and a bell yoke receiving the intermediate cup within a cavity of the bell yoke. A pin extends from the bell yoke into an aperture of the intermediate cup. A layered bushing is compressed between an end of the pin and the aperture of the intermediate cup. The layered bushing is comprised of a mesh main body having a radially inner sliding layer and a radially outer gripping layer.

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