Spider for use in a compact universal joint assembly
This invention relates generally to universal joints and more particularly to cross and bearing assemblies for use in single and double cardan constant velocity universal joints as are used in automotive steering columns and other mechanical applications. A spider for use in a compact universal join...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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07.05.2002
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| Summary: | This invention relates generally to universal joints and more particularly to cross and bearing assemblies for use in single and double cardan constant velocity universal joints as are used in automotive steering columns and other mechanical applications.
A spider for use in a compact universal joint, includes a spider body having a hollow cylindrical portion and two opposed tenons projecting radially outward from the hollow cylindrical portion along a common axis. The hollow cylindrical portion is adapted for installation of bearings therein for pivotal support of the cross body on a pin mounted in a first yoke of the universal joint, and the tenons are adapted for mounting within bearings in a second yoke thereof. |
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