| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 464112000 | Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin | 85 |
| 20090111590 | Stamped cardan joint yoke member for an automotive vehicle steering column - The yoke member of Cardan joint is made in one unitary part of one piece and includes a pivot fork including two pivot arm portions each comprising a crossing hole, the axis of which is the pivot axis of a cross-piece, and a connecting element for the motion transmission shaft and having two tightening portions connected via a junction portion. Each of the two tightening portions comprises a tightening hole. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100004064 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint includes a base having a receiving recess and two holes defined through the base and communicating the receiving recess. A pivotal member includes a connection portion, a pivotal portion and a neck portion connected between the connection portion and the pivotal portion which is pivotably engaged with the receiving recess. A passage is defined through the pivotal portion and a pin extends through the two holes and the passage to pivotally connect the pivotal member to the base. The neck portion has a lowest point, and a shortest distance defined between the lowest point and a transverse line extending through an axial center line of the passage and perpendicular to the pivotal member is larger than a radius of the pivotal portion. The two respective distances between the lowest point and the transverse line extending through the axial center line of the passage and perpendicular to the pivotal member, and between the lowest point and the peripheral wall are longer so that the pivotal member can pivot larger angle and has better strength. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100273562 | TORQUE TRANSMITTING SHAFT - The present invention relates to a torque transmitting cardan shaft, and, in principle, includes within the shaft an adapted intermediate member or shaft, which has a first end section, that is intended for a rotationally rigid co-action with a first universal joint yoke and a second end section, opposite the first end section, intended for a rotationally rigid co-action with a second universal joint yoke. The intermediate member or shaft and its end section is configured as and includes two parts or sub-sections, which are mutually joined via a safety coupling arrangement, by which a free coupling of the subsections from one other can be ensured immediately after the torque, between said subsections, exceeds a predetermined value, determined by the construction of the safety coupling arrangement. An end section and its universal joint yoke includes an axially orientated cylindrical groove or recess, which has a centre axis that is co-ordinated with or aligned with a rotational axis of said first end section and its co-ordinated universal joint yoke. The circular groove or recess is dimensioned to enable the enclosure of a major cylindrical part of said safety coupling arrangement and its safety unit first part and co-operate with a second part formed as a disc. The end section or extension and its yoke are integrated formed to one single piece. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110207537 | UNIVERSAL JOINT ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ARTICULATED SHAFT - The invention relates to a universal joint arrangement for an articulated shaft, particularly a heavy-duty articulated shaft. The universal joint arrangement comprises two joint forks having fork holes, and a journal cross. The journals of the journal cross are each supported through bearing devices in the fork holes. The bearing devices comprise at least one axial bearing and at least one radial bearing for the respective journal. The axial bearing is arranged in the area of the journal shoulder. The fork hole comprises a contact collar on the inside of said fork hole, and the journal shoulder of the respective journal comprises a contact surface. The axial bearing is now arranged between the contact surface and the contact collar. A minimum path between the force application and the support of the axial bearing is thereby realized, which makes possible an extremely robust axial bearing support and which can do without additional attachment rims for supporting axial force. The installation space gained can be used advantageously to increase the radial bearing capacity. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120129615 | CARDAN JOINT ASSEMBLY AND A CARDAN JOINT PROTECTOR DEVICE - A cardan joint assembly and a cardan joint protector device are provided. The device includes a U-shaped bracket having an arcuate-shaped portion and first and second end portions extending from opposite ends of the arcuate-shaped portion. The first and second end portions have first and second apertures, respectively, extending therethrough. The device further includes a first elongated plate portion extending from the first end portion of the U-shaped bracket and further extending generally outwardly relative to a longitudinal axis. The first elongated plate portion at least partially covers a needle bearing of a cardan joint. The device further includes an attachment portion attached to a top edge of the first elongated plate portion that has a distal end that is disposed in a groove of a gear clamp yoke of the cardan joint. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130090174 | CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY - A connecting rod assembly comprises a connecting element, a pivot element, a connecting rod, a spring and an engaging element. The connecting element is provided at both ends thereof with a connecting portion and a driving portion. The pivot element is provided at a first end thereof with a connecting pillar formed with a pivot hole, and the connecting pillar is further formed in an outer surface thereof with a moving hole in communication with the pivot hole. The connecting rod has a first end thereof connected to the connecting element, and a second end of the connecting rod is pivotally disposed in the pivot hole. The connecting rod is formed with an evasion groove for cooperating with the engaging element. The spring is disposed in the driving groove with both ends thereof pushed against an inner surface of the driving groove and the connecting element. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20140206461 | CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT - A constant velocity joint comprising a first shaft ( | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140248965 | PARALLEL LINK MECHANISM, CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND LINK ACTUATOR - A parallel link mechanism includes proximal end side and distal end side link hubs, and three or more link mechanisms. Each link mechanism is a trinodal link mechanism including four revolute pairs, and includes proximal side and distal side end link members and an intermediate link member. In each revolute pair of the link mechanism, a pair of pair constituent members is connected to each other via a bearing. A shaft portion provided in one pair constituent member is fitted on an inner periphery of an inner ring of the bearing, and an annular inner face forming portion provided in the other pair constituent member is fitted on an outer periphery of the outer ring of the bearing. The shaft portion and the annular inner face forming portion define a sealing structure which regulates flow of a lubricant between inside and outside of the bearing. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20150045126 | Steering Column Arrangement with Torsion Damper Element, and Assembly Method - A steering column arrangement has a sliding sleeve and a universal joint yoke, which has a receiving section in which the sliding sleeve is included at least in sections and coaxially. The covering outer surface of the sliding sleeve and the covering inner surface of the receiving section have molded components for the positive connection. A torsion damper element is arranged between the sliding sleeve and the receiving section of the universal joint yoke. This is an annular arrangement, including an inner carrier ring, an outer carrier ring and an elastomer ring arranged between them. The inner carrier ring and outer carrier ring are elastic in a radial direction and rigid in an axial direction. | 02-12-2015 |
| 464113000 | With additional axially spaced torque-transmitting coupling which facilitates relative movement between members | 12 |
| 464114000 | Radially directed pin in each coupling | 12 |
| 20090023504 | Universal Joint with Wider Working Angle Range - A universal joint includes a pair of yoke members each having a pair of spaced arms. A coupler is pivotably coupled with the arms of the yoke members to allow the yoke members to respectively pivot about two pivot axes perpendicular to each other. Each arm includes two mutually facing inner faces and an intermediate face interconnected between the inner faces. Each arm further includes a pair of opposite lateral sides between which one of the inner faces extends. A recess is formed between each lateral side of each arm and one of the inner faces of one of the arms. The recesses of the arms of one of the yoke members allow entrance of the arms of the other yoke member. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090111591 | HYDROSTATIC BENT AXIS DRIVE UNIT HAVING A SYNCHRONIZING JOINT FOR THE ANGULARLY ADJUSTABLE DRIVE CONNECTION OF A CYLINDER BLOCK TO A DRIVESHAFT - The invention relates to a hydrostatic bent axis power unit having a synchronizing joint for the angularly adjustable drive-connection of a cylinder block, which has pistons, to a driveshaft. The synchronizing joint has a shank which is rotatable about its longitudinal axis and thereby defines the joint axis, on the ends of which shank at the drive input and drive output side are provided in each case laterally projecting roller carriers which define a roller axis, which is aligned approximately at right angles to the joint axis, for rollers which are provided on the roller carriers, and against the two ends of which shank bears in each case one connecting pin which is aligned in the direction approximately of the joint axis. In each case one securing element is provided at the two ends of the shank, which securing element both holds the connecting pin in the region of the joint axis in contact against the shank and also prevents the rollers from sliding off the roller carriers. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090291765 | POWER TRANSMISSION SHAFT AND PROPELLER SHAFT FOR VEHICLE - A power transmitting shaft including a coupling member that is connected to a counterpart, a cylindrical intermediate member that is disposed on a side of one end of the coupling member and has a mechanical strength larger than that of the coupling member, a tube member having one end portion that is connected to either one of an inner circumferential portion of the intermediate member and an outer circumferential portion of the intermediate member, and an increased diameter portion that is disposed on one end portion of the intermediate member which is opposed to the one end of the coupling member in an axial direction of the power transmitting shaft, the increased diameter portion being connected with the one end of the coupling member in the axial direction. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20160003305 | CARDAN DRIVE - A Cardan drive for connecting a power take-off (PTO) of an agricultural vehicle to an input shaft of an agricultural implement, wherein the Cardan drive has a primary shaft and a secondary shaft that are mutually connected via a double universal joint to obtain a homokinetic connection between the primary and the secondary shaft, wherein the double universal joint has an intermediate element formed substantially by two yokes of the double universal joint, wherein at least one of the two yokes is connected via bearings to a frame provided for attachment to the agricultural implement. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160047424 | CENTERING MECHANISM FOR DOUBLE CARDAN JOINTS - A joint assembly having a first shaft having an end and extending along a first axis and a second shaft having an end and extending along a second axis is provided. A first inner ring coupled to the first shaft, a second inner ring coupled to the second shaft, and a sleeve coupled to the first and second inner rings are also provided. The first and second inner rings are disposed within the sleeve and a centering device engages the ends of the first and second shafts. The centering device is configured to maintain the angular positions of the first and second shafts relative to the sleeve. The centering device is substantially fixed from rotation during rotation of the first and second shafts and the centering device includes a receiving socket defining a socket path, the socket path having a different orientation than the second axis. | 02-18-2016 |
| 464117000 | Plural pins in each coupling with pin ends spaced 90 degrees apart | 7 |
| 20090029782 | FLEXIBLE DISK, A FLEXIBLE COUPLING PROVIDED WITH SUCH A FLEXIBLE DISK, A MOUNTING FLANGE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A FLEXIBLE COUPLING, AND A TRANSMISSION SHAFT FITTED WITH SUCH A MOUNTING FLANGE - A flexible disk for connecting a transmission shaft to rotate with a mechanical part, the flexible disk being suitable for forming rotary motion about an axis of rotation and including in succession going from its center towards its periphery an empty central zone ( | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100292015 | PROPSHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH CENTER BEARING SHIELD - A propshaft assembly that includes first and second shaft members, a joint, a center bearing assembly and a deflector. The joint couples the first and second shaft members to one another. The center bearing assembly includes a bearing that supports the joint. The deflector is coupled to the joint and shields an axial side of the bearing. | 11-18-2010 |
| 464118000 | Axially spaced pin-carrying parts interconnected by pivotal head and socket centering joint | 5 |
| 20090036222 | Pivotal Device for Universal Joint - A universal joint includes first and second yoke members each having a pair of spaced arms. A coupler includes a positioning hole in which an engaging member is received. Two pair of pins are extended through the arms of the first and second yoke member and through pin holes of the coupler into the positioning hole, allowing the first and second yoke members to respectively pivot about first and second pivot axes that are perpendicular to and intersect each other. The engaging member is movable between an engaged position engaged with the four pins and a free position disengaged from the four pins allowing detachment of the four pins. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20110306430 | Double Universal Joint Centering Device Having an Outer Race with a Tapered Profile - Disclosed is an exemplary constant velocity joint having a first universal joint attached to a first shaft and a second universal joint attached to a second shaft. A centering mechanism pivotally connects the first shaft to the second shaft and is disposed between the first and second universal joints. The centering mechanism includes a ball-shaped member attached to the second shaft and a concave bearing member attached to the first shaft for receiving the ball-shaped member. The bearing member has a conical-shaped inside surface that engages a spherical outside surface of the ball-shaped member. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120178541 | COUPLING YOKE FOR DOUBLE CARDAN JOINT - A coupling yoke for a double cardan joint, which is able to achieve effective weight reduction while ensuring necessary torsional stiffness, is provided. A coupling yoke for a double cardan joint includes: a pair of mutually facing flange portions each of which has a bearing hole for allowing a shaft portion, which is one of two shaft portions of each spider, to be rotatably installed and that protrude from each of both axial ends of a base portion in the axial direction. The base portion has a thick wall portion that couples the bearing holes of the diagonally arranged flange portions and that has an X shape when viewed in a direction along an axis of the shaft portion, which is the other one of the shaft portions of each spider and trimmed portions between adjacent thick portions of the X-shaped thick wall portion. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20140113734 | CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT ASSEMBLY - A constant-velocity joint assembly includes: a first and a second shaft portions respectively provided with a protrusion; a double yoke portion in which a guide hole is formed along an axis direction, the first and the second shaft portions being respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the guide hole with an axis of an upper/lower direction; and a guide portion which is disposed to the guide hole to guide the protrusion and rotates along an inner circumference of the guide hole during rotation of the shaft portions, wherein the first and the second shaft portions respectively comprises: a spider body, a left and a right leg, and an upper and a lower legs; a shaft provided with the protrusion; and a yoke block comprising a block body, and a left and a right connecting member. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20160047423 | CENTERING MECHANISM FOR DOUBLE CARDAN JOINTS - In one aspect, a joint assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first shaft having an end, a second shaft having an end, a first inner ring coupled to the first shaft, and a second inner ring coupled to the second shaft. The assembly further includes a sleeve coupled to the first and second inner rings, the first and second inner rings disposed within the sleeve, and a centering device engaging the ends of the first and second shaft. The centering device is configured to maintain the angular positions of the first and second shafts relative to one another, and the centering device is substantially fixed from rotation during rotation of the first and second shafts. | 02-18-2016 |
| 464120000 | Pin slidable axially in slot | 5 |
| 20080242431 | SHAFT MEMBER COUPLING STRUCTURE - A shaft member coupling structure includes first and second spool members rockably coupled in a condition wherein the spool members coaxially extend with a coupling part in the center, a fitting concave portion axially extends and is formed at the end of the first spool member and a fitting convex portion axially extends and can be fitted into the fitting concave portion and is formed at the end of the second spool member. A coupling pin is inserted into first and second coupling holes. Further, an annular holding groove concave in a circumferential direction is formed in a part in which the coupling hole is formed on the periphery of the first spool member, both ends of the coupling pin inserted into the coupling holes are covered with a ring fitted into the holding groove. Thus, the coupling pin is prevented from falling away. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20130137526 | SLIDING TYPE CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - An object of the invention is to provide an arrangement for a sliding type constant velocity universal joint which includes a coil spring employed to urge an intermediate shaft. The arrangement prevents a spring receptacle member from interfering with an intricately-shaped portion of the roller assembly even at a maximum operating angle. Reducing the weight of the universal joint is also an object. In a sliding type constant velocity universal joint which includes a coil spring employed to urge an intermediate shaft, a cylindrical portion of a spring receptacle which supports an end of the coil spring rises by a height, so that an edge of the cylindrical portion makes contact with a lower end surface of an outer ring of a roller assembly of an inner joint member when the constant velocity universal joint takes a maximum operating angle. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20140309044 | LOW-COST POWER TRANSMISSION JOINT WITH A PIVOTING PIN THAT PROVIDES A SECOND PIVOT AXIS - Some embodiments include a novel power transmission joint system that is low in cost and can withstand extended wear. The power transmission joint system has several components including a drive cup, a drive shaft pin, and a large contact area between the drive cup and the drive shaft pin. The drive shaft pin is a pivoting pin that provides a second pivot axis to reduce wear on the system. The large contact area is larger than a corresponding contact area of an existing low-cost pinned drive shaft, drive cup system. The large contact area significantly reduces pressure on the system. The power transmission joint system can withstand extended wear and tear. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20160025148 | BOOT PROTECTING THE MALE AND FEMALE ELEMENTS OF A TRANSMISSION JOINT AND TRANSMISSION JOINT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A PROTECTIVE BOOT - A boot for protecting the male and female elements of a transmission joint, one element is formed by a transmission shaft having radial arms for carrying rollers, the other is formed by a bell housing suitable for at least partially receiving the rollers suitable to be inserted into the bell housing's open end, the boot, has an elongate hollow body enabling the shaft to pass there through, with a “first” one of its ends suitable for being secured to the shaft, and its “second” end suitable for being positioned in overlapping and interfitting manner over the bell housing's open end. This boot has an internal peripheral shoulder, whose surface that faces towards the second end of the boot is provided with at least two recesses which open towards the second end, the inside of each recess forming a seat having a concave bearing surface for receiving a roller in thrusting contact. | 01-28-2016 |
| 464121000 | Pin carried by intermediate element and slidable axially in slots in both coupled members | 1 |
| 20100029394 | VEHICLE JOINT DESIGN UTILIZING BIPODE ELEMENT - A vehicle joint assembly is provided comprising an outer race having an outer surface and an inner surface. A pair of opposed slot tracks are formed in the inner cup surface and each comprise a track top wall and two track sidewalls. A barshaft is in communication with a bipod element comprised of a body portion and two opposed peg portions. Each of the two opposed peg portions comprises two opposed curved engagement surfaces engaging one of the track sidewalls. The bipod element is positioned within the outer race such that each of the opposed peg portions resides in one of the opposed slot tracks. The bipod element is capable of being positioned in a variety of angles within the slot tracks and is capable of plunging within the slot tracks. | 02-04-2010 |
| 464125000 | Plural pins received in conforming apertures in ring | 5 |
| 20090247308 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20140248966 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint includes a first rotating member, an annular connecting member, a pair of first connecting assemblies, a second rotating member, and a pair of second connecting assemblies. The annular connecting member is rotatably sleeved on the first rotating member, the connecting member defines a pair of first connecting holes at opposite sides and a pair of second connecting holes at opposite sides. The pair of first connecting assemblies respectively extends into the pair of first connecting holes to rotatably connect the first rotating member to the connecting member. The second rotating member is rotatably sleeved on the connecting member. The pair of second connecting assemblies respectively extends into the pair of second connecting holes to rotatably connect the second rotating member to the connecting member. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140302938 | CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR HELICOPTER ROTOR - A constant velocity universal joint for helicopters with gimballed rotors, in which the hub of a rotor is supported on a transmission shaft by means of a cardan's suspension composed of a first inner ring with a revolute connection to two opposite pins of the carrier connected to transmission shaft and a second outer ring with a revolute connection to two opposite pins of the hub. The rings are also interconnected by swivel opposite pins, in quadrature with respect to the pins connected to the transmission shaft and to the pins of the hub, whose common axis is stably maintained in a plane, which bisects the angle between the axes of rotation of the hub and the transmission shaft, by at least one device, which is connected to the transmission shaft and to the hub, thus obtaining a homokinetic transmission of rotational motion between the transmission shaft and the hub. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150031463 | UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY - A universal joint member for transmitting torque between two shafts of a drive mechanism includes a first pivot axis for pivoting connection to a first shaft of the drive mechanism, wherein the first pivot axis extends substantially perpendicular to a rotational axis of the first shaft; and a second pivot axis for pivoting connection to a second shaft of the drive mechanism, the second pivot axis extending substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis and substantially perpendicular to a rotational axis of the second shaft. A cavity extends through the universal joint member for receiving a pivot pin along the second pivot axis, wherein the pivot pin is configured to connect the universal joint member to the second shaft. A universal joint assembly for a drive mechanism includes a first rotatable shaft, a second rotatable shaft, and a universal joint member for transmitting torque between the first and second shafts. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150330456 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - In an embodiment of the invention, a universal joint assembly is provided. The assembly includes a hollow upper shaft having an inner surface, a lower shaft extending at least partially within the upper shaft, and a cage receiving at least a portion of the lower shaft, the cage positioned within the hollow upper shaft. The assembly further includes at least one upper tilt pin extending through the upper shaft and the cage, at least one groove formed in the inner surface of the upper shaft, and a lower tilt pin extending through the cage and the lower shaft. The lower tilt pin extends into the at least one groove. | 11-19-2015 |
| 464127000 | With particular balancing means | 3 |
| 20140171208 | PROPSHAFT DAMPER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A propshaft damper for a vehicle is provided. The propshaft damper includes an inertia ring where the inertia ring having an inner ring. A rubber track is positioned on inner ring, the rubber track having an first inner surface. A transmission flange is further provided having a second inner surface and connected to the inertia ring. A hub is provided connecting the inertia ring to the flange. The hub having a first section and a second section where the first section of the hub includes a first outer surface and the second section includes a second outer surface. The first inner surface of the hub connected to the first outer surface of the hub. Further, the second outer surface of the hub is connected to the second inner surface of the flange thereby connecting inertia track and the flange by means of the hub in a secure press-fit connection. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20150018105 | PROPSHAFT ASSEMBLY - A propshaft assembly includes an axle flange, a propshaft, and a damper. The propshaft includes a prop flange, which may be mated to the axle flange for common rotation therewith. The damper includes an outer mass that annularly surrounds the prop flange. The damper is press-fit onto one of the prop flange and a flange pilot, such that the damper is attached directly to the propshaft without fasteners. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20160123405 | TUBE YOKE ASSEMBLY AND DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY FORMED THEREWITH - A driveshaft assembly includes a tube having a balancing weight attached thereto. A tube yoke is attached to the tube. A damper assembly is attached to the tube yoke. The damper assembly includes a dampening media and an inertia ring. The dampening media is disposed over an outer surface of the tube yoke and the inertia ring is secured to the dampening media. | 05-05-2016 |
| 464128000 | With particular bearing cup surrounding pin end | 14 |
| 20130237330 | SHELL-TYPE NEEDLE BEARING AND CROSS-TYPE UNIVERSAL JOINT - Construction is achieved of a cross-type universal joint and a shell-type needle bearing that is used therein for which cost can be lowered and durability can be maintained by suitably maintaining the seal performance even when used in severe operating conditions. The portions on the outer surface of the shell-type outer ring | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140370994 | BEARING CUP AND CROSS SHAFT JOINT - A cross shaft joint includes a bearing cup, a cross shaft, and a joint yoke. The bearing cup includes a cylindrical portion in which an opening portion for receiving a shaft portion is formed in one end of the cylindrical portion in an axis direction, and a bottom portion that closes the other end of the cylindrical portion in the axis direction. The bearing cup is press-fitted into the fitting hole and supports the shaft portion through a rolling element so that the shaft portion is able to rotate. The bearing cup is fitted onto the shaft portion inside the fitting hole and holds the rolling element with the shaft portion. A diameter of an inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion is smaller on the opening portion side than the bottom portion side in a free state of the bearing cup before being press-fitted into the fitting hole. | 12-18-2014 |
| 464130000 | And disparate device for securing cup to pin or receiver | 7 |
| 20080234054 | TRUNNION SUPPORT AND BEARING PARTICULARLY FOR UNIVERSAL JOINT - A combination of an annular spacer, and a thrust washer in the opening of the spacer. The spacer and the thrust washer being connected by sacrificial tabs dimensioned to be stronger toward one of the spacer and thrust washer so that upon breaking of the sacrificial tabs, the tab remnants will stay with the one of the spacer and the washer to which it was more strongly attached. A trunnion on a spider of a universal joint and the trunnion is to be connected to a yoke arm. The trunnion being received in a trunnion cup. The spacer and the thrust washer combination being toward the bottom of the cup. An array of needle bearings around the periphery of the trunnion inside the cup. An annular seal in the cup sealing around the installed trunnion. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090036223 | Universal joint with bearing cup retention mechanism and method - A universal joint may include a spider, a yoke, a bearing cup, and a retaining member. The spider may include a plurality of trunnions and the yoke may include first and second arms. The first arm may include a first aperture therethrough receiving a first trunnion therein. The first arm may additionally include a first anti-rotation feature. The bearing cup may be disposed in the first aperture and may include a second anti-rotation feature. The retaining member may be located in the first aperture and may be engaged with the first and second anti-rotation features to prevent relative rotation between the bearing cup and the yoke. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090062021 | Shaft Assembly With Universal Joint And Method Of Assembling Same - A universal joint includes a spider, first and second yokes drivingly interconnected by the spider, a plurality of bearing cups and a plurality of retaining members. The first yoke includes spaced apart arms with apertures extending through each arm. The apertures are coaxially aligned with one another and include a circumferential groove spaced apart from an edge of the arm. Each bearing cup is positioned within one of the apertures and in receipt of one of the trunnions. A portion of each bearing cup is positioned in communication with a corresponding groove. Each retaining member is operable to complement the size and shape of the corresponding groove, bearing cup and aperture such that each retaining member couples one of the bearing cups to its associated arm. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090209354 | CONNECTING ASSEMBLY BETWEEN A SHAFT JOURNAL AND A CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - The invention relates to a connecting assembly which is used, more particularly for use in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The connecting assembly comprises a shaft journal | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090209355 | CONNECTING ASSEMBLY BETWEEN A SHAFT JOURNAL AND A CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT - A connecting assembly for use in the propeller shaft of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The connecting assembly comprises a shaft journal with an annular groove,;a constant velocity universal joint with an inner joint part which is connected in a rotationally fixed way to the shaft journal for the purpose of transmitting torque; an axial securing ring for the inner joint part, which axial securing ring is positioned in the annular groove of the shaft journal; and a holding ring which is releasably connected to the inner joint part; wherein, in a mounted condition of the inner joint part, the axial securing ring is axially fixed on the shaft journal between a contact face of the inner joint part and the holding ring connected to the inner joint part. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20110136579 | BEARING ARRANGEMENT IN A UNIVERSAL JOINT - The invention relates to a bearing arrangement for a universal joint, in which a securing ring which is inserted in an annular groove of a universal-joint yoke with a form fit is arranged such that it can be adjusted. In this case, both the securing ring and an associated contact surface on a base of the universal joint bush have a contact surface which rises helically. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20130137527 | U-JOINT ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF ATTACHING A PROPELLER SHAFT TO A PINION FLANGE - A U-joint arrangement for attaching a propeller shaft to a pinion flange is disclosed herein. At least one of the pinion flange and the propeller shaft has a pair of full-round receivers. The U-joint arrangement includes, but is not limited to, a U-joint having a cross member and a plurality of bearing cups rotatably mounted to the cross member. A pair of the bearing cups each have an outer diameter that is substantially less than an inner diameter of the pair of full-round receivers. The U-joint arrangement further includes a pair of retaining members that engage the pair of bearing cups and that are configured to engage the pair of full-round receivers. The pair of retaining members are further configured to support the pair of bearing cups within the pair of full-round receivers when the pair of retaining members are engaged with the pair of full-round receivers. | 05-30-2013 |
| 464131000 | And flexible seal | 5 |
| 20080207339 | Sealing Ring for a Universal Joint Bush - The invention relates to a universal joint bush ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090186708 | Bearing assembly - The present invention provides a bearing cup assembly for a universal joint comprising a cylindrically elongated bearing cup, the bearing cup having a cylindrical sidewall, a closed bottom wall, and an open top. The bearing cup is positioned over, and rotates freely on, a cylindrically elongated trunnion which is associated with the universal joint. The bearing cup assembly further comprises a lubricant-impregnated powder metal mass disposed within the bearing cup and positioned between the sidewall and closed bottom wall of the bearing cup and the trunnion. The assembly further comprises a circular seal having an open center and being disposed about the open top of the bearing cup. The trunnion is disposed within the open center of the circular seal and the seal is in close interfitment with the open top and the trunnion so as to form an impenetrable closure therebetween. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100160052 | UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH TRUNNION SHAFT SEAL ASSEMBLY - A universal joint that includes a spider, which has a trunnion, a bearing cup, a bearing, which is disposed between the trunnion and the bearing cup, and a seal assembly. The seal assembly has a first portion, which is engaged to the spider, and a second portion that sealingly engages the bearing cup and the first portion. The first portion can include features that limit axial movement of the second portion relative to the first portion. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20160091026 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint including a joint cross having a bearing journal supported in a trunnion bearing having a bearing bushing and a seal assembly including a one-piece seal body sealing the journal cross against the bearing bushing, the seal body having a first lip configured to form a dynamic seal on the bearing bushing or on a U-shaped sleeve connected to the bearing bushing, a second lip configured to form a dynamic seal on the bearing bushing or on the sleeve, a first arm of the sleeve being press-fit in a cylindrical receiving surface of the bearing bushing, or the sleeve having a section that is rounded or doubly corrugated in radial section, or wherein between the seal body and rolling elements of the trunnion bearing a separate ring part is disposed and pressed towards the rolling elements by at least one elastic element projecting from the seal body. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160091027 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint includes a joint cross having a plurality of bearing journals, each bearing journal being supported in a bearing bushing by a plurality of trunnion bearing rolling elements, the universal joint also including a seal assembly configured to seal the journal cross against the bearing bushing. The bearing bushing includes a sleeve for slidingly supporting at least one seal lip of the seal assembly, the sleeve has an axially inner region facing the rolling elements, and the axially inner region has a radially inner portion and a radially outer portion. The radially inner portion is axially offset from the radially outer portion towards the rolling elements by an offset amount. | 03-31-2016 |
| 464132000 | With particular bearing or bushing mounted on pin | 8 |
| 20080207340 | RETAINED NEEDLE THRUST WASHER - A trunnion of a universal joint cross-shaped member supports a bearing cup, thrust washer, and needle bearing assembly. The thrust washer includes a first surface that faces the bearing cup and a second surface that faces an end face of the trunnion. A first lip extends outwardly from the first surface to contact the bearing cup and a second lip extends outwardly from the second surface to contact the needle bearing assembly. The first and second lips cooperate to hold the bearing cup and needle bearing assembly in a proper installation for final assembly to form a universal joint assembly. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080254902 | Universal joint - Disclosed is a universal joint including a tube, a slip bush inserted into the tube, and a shaft inserted into and slidably engaged with the tube via the slip bush. The universal joint further includes: one or more rows of guide holes formed by perforating a circumferential wall of the slip bush, the rows being arranged in the longitudinal direction of the slip bush; one or more guide balls fitted in the guide holes, respectively; and one or more C-type parts longitudinally formed on the circumferential wall of the slip bush. When axial pressure is applied to the universal joint in a state in which rotational torque is applied to the universal joint, the guide balls fitted in the guide holes come into contact with the inner circumferential surface of the tube, thereby reducing sliding frictional force while producing rolling frictional force so that the universal joint can be smoothly collapsed. In addition, the guide balls serve as supports when torsional fracture torque is applied to the slip bush, thereby improving the torsional fracture strength, which in turn improves a safety factor. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20110105236 | Universal joint for steering mechanism for automobiles - The invention refers to a fork specially designed to ensure that the ends or heads of the crosstree are located inside the bushing where these heads plus an anti-friction sleeve are housed. These are preferably made from a plastic material or similar, in the Teflon group of plastics giving some form of elasticity to the aforementioned sleeve. The invention has the aim of absorbing possible misalignment when the rotating shafts are joined by universal joints. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110143844 | Universal Joint Arrangement - The invention relates to a universal joint arrangement with a journal cross, supported by bearings in two joint yokes offset to one another by 90° and in reflected arrangement to the plane of symmetry of the journal cross located perpendicular to the joint axis;
| 06-16-2011 |
| 20130260902 | TRIPOD ROLLING ELEMENT WITH SPRING RING - A rolling element of a tripod joint and a tripod joint which has a rolling element is provided. In the rolling element, an annular spring element is provided which spreads the housing inner body and a first housing part and a second housing part of the rolling element apart and presses rolling bodies of the rolling element against raceways of the outer part of the tripod joint. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20150377302 | UNIVERSAL JOINT BEARING, JOINT CROSS, UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND MULTI-ROW NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING - A universal joint bearing for a joint cross of a universal joint includes a hollow cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis and a base in an end region of the body, at least one first needle roller set including a first plurality of rollers inside the cylindrical body and at least one second needle roller set including a second plurality of rollers inside the cylindrical body. The first needle roller set is disposed adjacent to the second needle roller set in a direction of the longitudinal axis, and at least one of the first plurality of rollers is longer than at least one of the second plurality of rollers. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160123404 | SECTOR JOURNAL BEARING - In another aspect of the invention, a universal joint assembly is provided. The assembly includes a hollow upper shaft, a lower shaft extending at least partially within the upper shaft, and a cage having a plurality of bearing apertures. Each bearing aperture includes a pair of opposed loading pads having a distinct inner wall surface sector extending radially inward into the at least one bearing aperture. The cage receives at least a portion of the lower shaft and is positioned within the hollow upper shaft. The assembly further includes at least one upper tilt pin extending through the upper shaft and a bearing aperture of the plurality of bearing apertures, and a lower tilt pin extending through the lower shaft and a bearing aperture of the plurality of bearing apertures. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20190145467 | CARBONITRIDING OF UNIVERSAL JOINT BUSHES | 05-16-2019 |
| 464133000 | With particular flexible seal | 2 |
| 20080214315 | METHOD FOR RETAINING LUBRICATION FOR LIFE EXTENSION IN EXISTING SPLINED JOINT - A method for retaining lubrication in a splined joint comprises the steps of forming a seal between an inward surface of a grease seal cup and a first component, forming another seal between an outward surface of the grease seal cup and a sealing member extending from a second component, and engaging an end portion of the grease seal cup with an end portion of the first component, so that the end portion of the grease seal cup resists axial displacement of the grease seal cup during engagement of the first component with the second component. The grease seal cup of the method has a cylindrical portion integral with the end portion. The cylindrical portion has a tapered annular wall with the inward and outward surfaces. The end portion of the grease seal cup extends radially and inwardly from the cylindrical portion, so that the tapered annular wall is squeezed between the first component and the sealing member. The pre-fabricated light weight grease seal cup can be used in existing splined joints without adversely affecting the weight balance. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100069162 | BELLOWS FOR A JOINT ARRANGEMENT, COMPRISING A RECEIVER FOR A RETAINER RING - A bellows for a joint arrangement is disclosed. The bellows comprises an axis, a radius and two ends, a receiver for a retaining ring being formed in the zone adjacent to an end. The receiver is delimited by a plurality of elevations on the end which have a narrow cross-section in the direction of the radius and different flexural properties in opposite directions of the axis. | 03-18-2010 |
| 464134000 | With particular yoke providing pin-receiving aperture | 22 |
| 20080227555 | Yoke With Integral Bridge and Hub - A yoke for a universal joint has the hub, main portion including arms and the bridge made in one monolithic piece, without welds. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080234055 | SHAFT DRIVE DEVICE - An easily connected universal joint for attaching to an output shaft of an engine. A drive shaft is connected to an output shaft of an engine which is mounted on a vehicle body by way of a universal joint with a wheel being connected to a distal end side of the drive shaft. Projection portions project outwardly from a yoke of the universal joint connected to the output shaft by splines. A swing arm rockably supported on the vehicle body using one shaft with the universal joint being arranged above the shaft. A boot mounted between a distal end of the swing arm and a peripheral portion of the output shaft. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090054163 | Driveshaft Assembly With Piloted Flange Connection - A drivetrain that includes a drivetrain component, a flange structure, a yoke flange, a female guide portion and a male guide portion. The drivetrain component has a shaft that is rotatable about an axis. The flange structure is fixedly but removably coupled to the shaft. The female guide portion is directly coupled to one of the shaft and the yoke flange. The male guide portion is directly coupled to the other one of the shaft and the yoke flange. The male guide portion engages the female guide portion to thereby align the yoke flange to the axis. The yoke flange and the flange structure are fixedly but removably coupled to one another. A method of fabricating a drivetrain is also provided. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100069163 | YOKE FOR UNIVERSAL JOINT - The present invention relates to a yoke for universal joint with which it is possible to increase the durability of a bolt by preventing a pair of tightening portions and the bolt form being deformed. A yoke | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100113165 | PROPSHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH UNIVERSAL JOINT HAVING NON-CONDUCTIVE SLEEVE BETWEEN YOKE AND BEARING CUP - A propshaft having first and second universal joints. The first universal joint has a first joint member, which is fixedly coupled to a first end of the shaft member, and a second joint member that is pivotally coupled to the first joint member. The second universal joint has a third joint member, which is fixedly coupled to a second end of the shaft member opposite the first end, and a fourth joint member that pivotally coupled to the third joint member. At least one of the second joint member and the fourth joint member is electrically insulated from the shaft member. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100120545 | Push Button Quick Disconnect Yoke - A quick disconnect yoke assembly is provided that includes a yoke having a cylindrical hub and a splined bore passing through the hub. A disconnect lever may be pivotably secured to the hub and may include an first arm and a second arm. The disconnect lever may be biased in a first position by a return spring. In the first position, the first arm may be positioned in a circumferential groove formed between a first splined portion and a second splined portion of a shaft that is received in the bore. When an inward radial force is applied to the second arm, the disconnect lever pivots to a second position in which the first portion is outside of the circumferential groove, thereby allowing the shaft to be inserted or removed from the bore. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20120034983 | YOKE WITH STIFFNESS RING - A yoke includes a body having a pair of yoke arms that are adapted to receive a cross member of a universal joint. The body includes a stiffness ring extending radially outwardly from an outer periphery of the body at least in regions of each of the yoke arms. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120238369 | NON-COLLINEAR SHAFT COUPLING - A coupling for connecting two non-collinear associated shafts comprises a pair of sleeves. Each sleeve has a yoke provided at an end portion thereof. The yokes are offset by 90° to one another. Each sleeve further includes a central bore for receiving an end of one of the associated shafts between which motion is to be transmitted. A knuckle is provided between each yoke of the respective sleeves. The knuckle includes a body having a plurality of openings which are offset by 90° to one another. A plurality of pins separate from the knuckle and threadingly engaged to the yokes releasably connect each yoke to the knuckle. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130017892 | Yoke for a Cross Type Universal Joint and Manufacturing Method ThereofAANM Moriyama; SeiichiAACI Maebashi-shiAACO JPAAGP Moriyama; Seiichi Maebashi-shi JPAANM Mita; TatsunoriAACI Maebashi-shiAACO JPAAGP Mita; Tatsunori Maebashi-shi JPAANM Shigeta; TaishiAACI Maebashi-shiAACO JPAAGP Shigeta; Taishi Maebashi-shi JP - A yoke is provided in which damage such as bending of a bolt for joining and fastening the base section of the yoke to the end section of a rotating shaft does not easily occur even when that bolt is excessively tightened. In the present invention, a force is applied to both a first flange section and a second flange section in a direction toward each other, and with the inner diameter of the base section elastically reduced, a through hole, screw hole and seating surface section are formed. After that, the force is released and the inner diameter of the base section expands by its own elastic force. Alternatively, with the inner diameter of the base section reduced, the through hole, screw hole and seating surface section are formed, after which the first flange section and second flange section are plastically deformed in the direction away from each other to expand the inner diameter of the base section. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130165241 | TUBE YOKE FOR A DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY - A tube yoke for a driveshaft assembly is provided. The tube yoke includes a tube seat ( | 06-27-2013 |
| 20140080611 | CROSS UNIVERSAL JOINT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Structure of a cross universal joint is achieved in which the fact that an excessive torque was applied to a universal joint due to a collision accident or mishandling can be easily determined afterwards. Protrusions | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140213373 | INCLINED YOKE UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint of the present disclosure includes a first joint yoke and a second joint yoke. A first joint axis is formed at a first angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of a first shaft connected to the first joint yoke and a second joint axis is formed at a second angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of a second shaft connected to the second joint yoke. At least one of the first and second angles of the first and second joint yokes may be an obtuse angle or an acute angle. A connection element is configured to couple the first joint yoke to the second joint yoke via the first and second joint axes. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140256456 | SLIP YOKE ASSEMBLY - A slip yoke assembly including a slip yoke having a long bore extending between a first end and a second end and a counterbore at the second end of the long bore. The counterbore has a first wall which defines a first diameter which is greater than a major diameter of the long bore. An annular groove is positioned between the long bore and the first diameter. A sealing member is disposed within the annular groove. The slip yoke assembly also includes a plug disposed within the counterbore and over the sealing member. The plug is secured to the slip yoke by a lip formed over the plug. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140274424 | CONNECTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT - The invention relates to a connecting device comprising a joint yoke and a shaft, wherein, in a recess, the joint yoke has a toothing running transversely to a longitudinal axis and the shaft has an elongate toothing. The invention also relates to a method for producing a connecting device of this kind. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140357383 | Propeller Shaft and Yoke Structure of Universal Joint Used for the Propeller Shaft - A propeller shaft has a first yoke having a fixing portion, a pair of first bifurcated yoke portions extending from one end portion of the fixing portion in an axial direction, and a first bearing hole formed at each first yoke portion and securing therein a first bearing that holds a cruciform shaft; a second yoke coupled to the first yoke through the cruciform shaft and secured to a predetermined member, and having a mounting flange, and a bolt insertion hole which is formed at the mounting flange and into which a bolt to secure the second yoke to the predetermined member is inserted; and a securing member securing the mounting flange of the second yoke to the predetermined member through the bolt by a fastening tool. Each first yoke portion is provided with a first concave portion that slides thereon an outer circumferential surface of the fastening tool. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140364242 | UNIVERSAL JOINT AND YOKE - A universal joint includes a pair of yokes and a joint cross. The pair of yokes have mutually identical shapes. Each of the yokes has a proximal portion and a pair of arm portions at which the joint cross is mounted. The proximal portion has an insertion hole for mounting a shaft, a slit formed along the insertion hole and a bolt insertion hole for fastening the slit. A positional relationship between the proximal portion and the pair of arm portions is set such that a line segment that connects the pair of arm portions to each other and an insertion direction in which a bolt is inserted in the bolt insertion hole intersect with each other at 45°. The bolt insertion holes of the pair of yokes coupled by the joint cross face the same side. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150126292 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint includes a cross to which two forks are hinged, of which a first fork includes a hub fixable to an end of a connecting shaft and a second fork including a hub provided with a coaxial cavity able to receive a power take-off, and a protective casing which can cover the first and second fork. The protective casing includes: a first cover solidly constrained to the first fork and coupled thereto by a rotational joint, which enables reciprocal rotations of the hub of the first fork about the axis; a second cover solidly constrained to the second fork and coupled thereto by a further rotational joint, which enables reciprocal rotations of the hub of the second fork about the axis; and a flexible sleeve interposed so as to connect the first cover to the second cover. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20160146257 | STEERING APPARATUS - A guide member | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160160932 | TUBE YOKE FOR A DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY - A tube yoke for a driveshaft assembly includes a tube seat. The tube seat comprises a base, a wall, and a plurality of stiffening ribs. The stiffening ribs extend between an inner surface of the base and an end surface of the wall. Each stiffening rib comprises an outer end portion which is attached to a middle portion and a pair of side portions. The tube yoke also includes a pair of lugs outwardly projecting from the tube seat. Each lug has a crosshole and the crossholes are aligned so as to have a common centerline. Each stiffening rib is oriented at an acute angle with respect to the common centerline of the crossholes and each stiffening rib gradually decreases in thickness from the side portions to the outer end portion and from the middle portion to the outer end portion. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160377124 | TUBE YOKE FOR A DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY - Tube yoke designs with each having a tube seat, lugs and stiffening ribs are disclosed. The tube seats each have a base, a wall and the stiffening ribs. The lugs project outwardly from the tube seat. The stiffening ribs are located within the tube seat to reduce the amount of radial deformation experienced by the tube seat when a torque force is applied. | 12-29-2016 |
| 464135000 | Split yoke | 2 |
| 20080200264 | Arrangement of Coupling - The present invention relates to a coupling arrangement adapted for inclusion in a universal-joint-related arrangement (A), comprising a first axle ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080234056 | Universal Joint System - The invention relates to a universal joint system for use in cardan shafts, especially in heavy duty cardan shafts. Said universal joint system comprises a journal cross-assembly mounted in double yokes, the individual yoke comprising two yoke parts. Every yoke part comprises a base part and a bearing part, the yoke parts being positively interlinkable in the area of their base parts in coupling areas constituting coupling surfaces. The base parts of the yoke parts, on their coupling surface pointing to the base part of the respective other yoke part in the area of their outer periphery, have a first toothed section that is complementary thereto. The extensions of at least one tooth trace characterizing the first toothed section form an angle of >0° to <180° with a plane which is produced by the journal axis of the journal mounted in a yoke part and a yoke axis that is concurrent with a rotational axis of the yoke. In the area of the yoke axis, a second toothed section is provided at an angle to the first toothed section. According to the invention, the individual base part is configured as a full flange and joins the bearing part in a flush manner. The journal cross-assembly comprises two journal systems, offset from each other by 90°, and formed by two journals that are offset from each other by 180° and disposed on a common axis and in parallel planes. Every bearing part is provided with a blind bore for receiving the journals. | 09-25-2008 |
| 464136000 | Plural pins carried by intermediate member with pin ends spaced 90 degrees apart | 5 |
| 20090170615 | JACK SCREW CONNECTOR - A jack screw connector includes a first clevis including a pair of first clevis legs, an eye block including a first bore and a second bore such that the first and second bores are formed substantially perpendicular to each other, a first pin configured to be supported within the first bore and rotably carried by the pair of first clevis legs when a first end of the eye block is carried therebetween, a second clevis including a pair of second clevis legs sized to engage a second end of the eye block, and a second pin configured to be supported within the second bore and rotably carried by the pair of second clevis legs when aligned therewith. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100113166 | PROPSHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH UNIVERSAL JOINT HAVING NON-CONDUCTIVE SLEEVE BETWEEN YOKE AND BEARING CUP - A propshaft having first and second universal joints. The first universal joint has a first joint member, which is fixedly coupled to a first end of the shaft member, and a second joint member that is pivotally coupled to the first joint member. The second universal joint has a third joint member, which is fixedly coupled to a second end of the shaft member opposite the first end, and a fourth joint member that pivotally coupled to the third joint member. At least one of the second joint member and the fourth joint member is electrically insulated from the shaft member. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20130165242 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint includes a first rotating assembly, a second rotating assembly and a linking member. The first rotating assembly includes a rotating member including a main body and a pair of rotating portions extending from opposite ends of the main body, a pivotal member rotatably connected to the pair of the rotating portions, and a pair of locking members respectively engaging with opposite ends of the pivotal member to prevent the pivotal member detaching from the rotating member. The second rotating assembly is the same as the first rotating assembly. The linking member extends into the pivotal member of the first rotating assembly and engages with the pivotal member of the second rotating assembly to connect the two pivotal members together. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20140274425 | Secure Universal-Joint - An apparatus for securing a first joint member to a second joint member in a universal-joint comprising at least one pin for insertion along a Y axis, at least one pin for insertion along an X axis, a coupler between the joint members configured to receive these pins, and a security pin configured to traverse the coupler along a Z axis when each of these pins are within the coupler, such that the security pin penetrates at least a partial hole in each of these pins. The at least one pin for insertion along the Y axis may be a main pin having two recesses. The at least one pin for insertion along the X axis may be two bracket pins each having a bracket extension. Grease may be injected into a center of a joint member through a fitting. Retaining rings may shrink the boot to a pre-defined limit. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140323233 | JOURNAL CROSS OF A UNIVERSAL JOINT - A journal cross of a universal joint includes a base body from which four journals extend outwardly, each journal of the four journals having a cylindrical section and an outer diameter and a length in an axial direction of the journal. The four journals are formed as tubular structures, an inner diameter of each of the tubular structures is at least 67% of the outer diameter of each of the tubular structures, the journal cross is formed as a one-piece component from which the four journals as well as the transitions between the four journals are also formed, and the four journals merge in a common cavity which is formed in an interior of the journal cross. | 10-30-2014 |
