GB2171491B - Universal joint - Google Patents

Universal joint

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Publication number
GB2171491B
GB2171491B GB8603736A GB8603736A GB2171491B GB 2171491 B GB2171491 B GB 2171491B GB 8603736 A GB8603736 A GB 8603736A GB 8603736 A GB8603736 A GB 8603736A GB 2171491 B GB2171491 B GB 2171491B
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universal joint
universal
joint
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GB8603736A
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GB2171491A (en
GB8603736D0 (en
Inventor
Werner Krude
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GKN Driveline North America Inc
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GKN Automotive Components Inc
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/16—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
    • F16D3/20—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members
    • F16D3/22—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members the rolling members being balls, rollers, or the like, guided in grooves or sockets in both coupling parts
    • F16D3/221—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members the rolling members being balls, rollers, or the like, guided in grooves or sockets in both coupling parts the rolling members being located in sockets in one of the coupling parts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/16—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
    • F16D3/20—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members
    • F16D3/202—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members one coupling part having radially projecting pins, e.g. tripod joints
    • F16D3/205—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members one coupling part having radially projecting pins, e.g. tripod joints the pins extending radially outwardly from the coupling part
    • F16D3/2052—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members one coupling part having radially projecting pins, e.g. tripod joints the pins extending radially outwardly from the coupling part having two pins

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Pivots And Pivotal Connections (AREA)
  • Steering Controls (AREA)
  • Pens And Brushes (AREA)
  • Sealing Devices (AREA)
  • Cable Accessories (AREA)
GB8603736A 1985-02-22 1986-02-14 Universal joint Expired GB2171491B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US06/704,400 US4685897A (en) 1985-02-22 1985-02-22 Universal joint for tilt steering wheel

Publications (3)

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GB8603736D0 GB8603736D0 (en) 1986-03-19
GB2171491A GB2171491A (en) 1986-08-28
GB2171491B true GB2171491B (en) 1989-06-21

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GB8603736A Expired GB2171491B (en) 1985-02-22 1986-02-14 Universal joint

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US (1) US4685897A (US06373033-20020416-M00035.png)
JP (1) JPH0676810B2 (US06373033-20020416-M00035.png)
CA (1) CA1274097A (US06373033-20020416-M00035.png)
DE (1) DE3606074A1 (US06373033-20020416-M00035.png)
FR (1) FR2578015B1 (US06373033-20020416-M00035.png)
GB (1) GB2171491B (US06373033-20020416-M00035.png)

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WO2000020770A1 (en) 1998-10-08 2000-04-13 Imo Industries, Inc. Universal joint for vehicle steering systems
WO2005005850A1 (ja) * 2003-07-11 2005-01-20 Nsk Ltd. 車両ステアリング装置
JP2006194415A (ja) * 2005-01-17 2006-07-27 Ntn Corp 等速ジョイント
US8323116B2 (en) * 2007-12-17 2012-12-04 Steering Solutions Ip Holding Corporation Universal joint
DE102010009685B4 (de) * 2009-03-02 2017-10-19 GM Global Technology Operations LLC (n. d. Gesetzen des Staates Delaware) Gleichlaufgelenk
US8235829B2 (en) * 2009-03-02 2012-08-07 Steering Solutions Ip Holding Corporation Constant velocity joint
DE102010011175A1 (de) 2009-03-13 2010-10-14 GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit Gleichlaufgelenk und Herstellverfahren
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GB1524415A (en) * 1975-07-11 1978-09-13 Uni Cardan Ag Constant velocity ratio universal joint
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GB2010443A (en) * 1977-12-15 1979-06-27 Honda Motor Co Ltd Constant velocity universal joints
GB2011029A (en) * 1977-12-16 1979-07-04 Honda Motor Co Ltd Constant velocity universal joints
GB1549719A (en) * 1975-06-19 1979-08-08 Schneider Gesenkschmiede Gmbh Constant angular velocity joint
EP0016489A1 (en) * 1979-03-16 1980-10-01 SKF Industrial Trading & Development Co, B.V. Homokinetic coupling
EP0056555A1 (fr) * 1981-01-02 1982-07-28 Automobiles Citroen Joint universel de transmission, et procédé de fabrication d'un tel joint
GB2097513A (en) * 1981-04-24 1982-11-03 Honda Motor Co Ltd Constant velocity universal joints
GB2103963A (en) * 1981-08-17 1983-03-02 Loehr & Bromkamp Gmbh Constant velocity ratio universal joints
EP0078168A1 (en) * 1981-10-28 1983-05-04 Axial Wave Drive Bv Motion transmitting apparatus
EP0125934A1 (fr) * 1983-04-15 1984-11-21 Automobiles Citroen Perfectionnements apportés aux joints de transmission
GB2155149A (en) * 1984-02-28 1985-09-18 Nippon Sieko Kabushiki Kaisha Constant velocity universal joint

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB566898A (en) * 1943-06-17 1945-01-18 Maldon Cavendish Harley Improvements in or relating to universal joints
GB1490670A (en) * 1973-11-24 1977-11-02 Taylor C Universal joints
GB1549719A (en) * 1975-06-19 1979-08-08 Schneider Gesenkschmiede Gmbh Constant angular velocity joint
GB1524415A (en) * 1975-07-11 1978-09-13 Uni Cardan Ag Constant velocity ratio universal joint
GB1537404A (en) * 1975-09-25 1978-12-29 Uni Cardan Ag Universal joint
GB1527459A (en) * 1976-07-31 1978-10-04 Uni Cardan Ag Universal joints
GB2010443A (en) * 1977-12-15 1979-06-27 Honda Motor Co Ltd Constant velocity universal joints
GB2011029A (en) * 1977-12-16 1979-07-04 Honda Motor Co Ltd Constant velocity universal joints
EP0016489A1 (en) * 1979-03-16 1980-10-01 SKF Industrial Trading & Development Co, B.V. Homokinetic coupling
EP0056555A1 (fr) * 1981-01-02 1982-07-28 Automobiles Citroen Joint universel de transmission, et procédé de fabrication d'un tel joint
GB2097513A (en) * 1981-04-24 1982-11-03 Honda Motor Co Ltd Constant velocity universal joints
GB2103963A (en) * 1981-08-17 1983-03-02 Loehr & Bromkamp Gmbh Constant velocity ratio universal joints
EP0078168A1 (en) * 1981-10-28 1983-05-04 Axial Wave Drive Bv Motion transmitting apparatus
GB2109084A (en) * 1981-10-28 1983-05-25 Tekron Licensing Bv Motion transmitting device
EP0125934A1 (fr) * 1983-04-15 1984-11-21 Automobiles Citroen Perfectionnements apportés aux joints de transmission
GB2155149A (en) * 1984-02-28 1985-09-18 Nippon Sieko Kabushiki Kaisha Constant velocity universal joint

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CA1274097A (en) 1990-09-18
US4685897A (en) 1987-08-11
JPH0676810B2 (ja) 1994-09-28
GB2171491A (en) 1986-08-28
JPS61192928A (ja) 1986-08-27
DE3606074A1 (de) 1986-08-28
FR2578015A1 (fr) 1986-08-29
FR2578015B1 (fr) 1991-03-22
GB8603736D0 (en) 1986-03-19
DE3606074C2 (US06373033-20020416-M00035.png) 1990-10-31

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Effective date: 19960214