GB945901A - Improvements in or relating to drive shafts - Google Patents

Improvements in or relating to drive shafts

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Publication number
GB945901A
GB945901A GB2818261A GB2818261A GB945901A GB 945901 A GB945901 A GB 945901A GB 2818261 A GB2818261 A GB 2818261A GB 2818261 A GB2818261 A GB 2818261A GB 945901 A GB945901 A GB 945901A
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
hub
shaft
balls
universal joint
bearing
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Expired
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GB2818261A
Inventor
William Cull
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GKN Service UK Ltd
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Birfield Engineering Ltd
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Application filed by Birfield Engineering Ltd filed Critical Birfield Engineering Ltd
Priority to GB2818261A priority Critical patent/GB945901A/en
Priority to CH926662A priority patent/CH396664A/en
Priority to ES0279793A priority patent/ES279793A1/en
Publication of GB945901A publication Critical patent/GB945901A/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K17/00—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
    • B60K17/22—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of main drive shafting, e.g. cardan shaft
    • B60K17/24—Arrangements of mountings for shafting
    • 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
    • F16D3/02—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions
    • F16D3/06—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted to allow axial displacement
    • F16D3/065—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted to allow axial displacement by means of rolling elements
    • 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
    • F16D3/223—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 guided in grooves in both coupling parts
    • F16D3/224—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 guided in grooves in both coupling parts the groove centre-lines in each coupling part lying on a sphere
    • 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
    • F16D3/223—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 guided in grooves in both coupling parts
    • F16D2003/22326—Attachments to the outer joint member, i.e. attachments to the exterior of the outer joint member or to the shaft of the outer joint member

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Motor Power Transmission Devices (AREA)
  • Shafts, Cranks, Connecting Bars, And Related Bearings (AREA)
  • General Details Of Gearings (AREA)
  • Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)

Abstract

945,901. Motor vehicle driving gear. BIRFIELD ENGINEERING Ltd. Aug. 1, 1962 [Aug. 3, 1961], No. 28182/61. Heading B7H. [Also in Division F2] A driving shaft 9 for an independently suspended vehicle wheel is mounted between universal joints 1 and 2 and a splined coupling is interposed between the outboard universal joint 2 and the vehicle wheel hub 13. Each universal joint is of the constant velocity type and comprises concentric spherical members 3, 4 with balls 8 operating in grooves 7, the inboard joint having a flange 10 for coupling to the drive. The outboard universal joint has an extension shaft 12 provided with elliptical grooves 17, Fig. 2, having bearing faces at 45 degrees for sets of balls 14 which drivingly connect the shaft 12 with a complementarily grooved portion 17 of the vehicle hub. The hub rotates in bearings 15 which may be mounted in a steerable pivot member suspended in pivot arms of unequal length. Bearing bushes 24 may be interposed between the hub 17 and parts 23 and 22 of the shaft 12 of unequal diameter as shown in the upper half of Fig. 1, or of equal diameter as shown in the lower part, the bearing for the inner part 27 being radially split to facilitate assembly. The balls 17 are retained by stop rings 20 and inner and outer lubricant seals 25 and 26 are provided. In a modification, Fig. 3, bearing bushes 24 of equal diameter are provided upon a cylindrical portion of shaft 12 and a sleeve 28 press fitted thereon. A lubricant retaining cap 29 is provided in the hub.
GB2818261A 1961-08-03 1961-08-03 Improvements in or relating to drive shafts Expired GB945901A (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB2818261A GB945901A (en) 1961-08-03 1961-08-03 Improvements in or relating to drive shafts
CH926662A CH396664A (en) 1961-08-03 1962-08-02 Wheel drive shaft with wheel hub for motor vehicles
ES0279793A ES279793A1 (en) 1961-08-03 1962-08-03 Improvements in or relating to drive shafts

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB2818261A GB945901A (en) 1961-08-03 1961-08-03 Improvements in or relating to drive shafts

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GB945901A true GB945901A (en) 1964-01-08

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ES (1) ES279793A1 (en)
GB (1) GB945901A (en)

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS5256249A (en) * 1975-10-31 1977-05-09 Loehr & Bromkamp Gmbh Bearing array for boss driven through synchronously rotary coupling
JPS52157121U (en) * 1976-05-24 1977-11-29
JPS5759705U (en) * 1981-08-07 1982-04-08
JPS5826633A (en) * 1981-08-05 1983-02-17 ユニ・カルダン・アクチエンゲゼルシヤフト Torque transmission shaft for automobile
US6234908B1 (en) * 1998-07-10 2001-05-22 Gkn Lobro Gmbh Drive assembly with at least one constant velocity fixed joint having a set of rolling contact member guiding means

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS5256249A (en) * 1975-10-31 1977-05-09 Loehr & Bromkamp Gmbh Bearing array for boss driven through synchronously rotary coupling
JPS52157121U (en) * 1976-05-24 1977-11-29
JPS5826633A (en) * 1981-08-05 1983-02-17 ユニ・カルダン・アクチエンゲゼルシヤフト Torque transmission shaft for automobile
JPS6323010B2 (en) * 1981-08-05 1988-05-14 Uni Cardan Ag
JPS5759705U (en) * 1981-08-07 1982-04-08
US6234908B1 (en) * 1998-07-10 2001-05-22 Gkn Lobro Gmbh Drive assembly with at least one constant velocity fixed joint having a set of rolling contact member guiding means

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CH396664A (en) 1965-07-31
ES279793A1 (en) 1963-02-01

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