Double Universal Joint Centering Device Having an Outer Race with a Tapered Profile

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20110306430A1
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12815000

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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.

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GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA INC2200 NORTH OPDYKE ROAD AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Wormsbaecher, Hans Lake Orion, US 20 188

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