Constant velocity joint of tripod type
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Aug 28, 2012
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Jun 4, 2009
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Nov 29, 2007
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Nov 29, 2007
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A constant velocity joint comprises: a hollow housing having a plurality of guide grooves therein, a tripod having a plurality of trunnions. Each trunnion includes two opposing spherical contact surfaces disposed in the directions subject to load, and two opposing side surfaces disposed between the two opposing spherical contact surfaces and in the directions perpendicular to the spherical surfaces and not subjecting to the load. A cross sectional shape of the trunnion, the cross section taken in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the trunnion, has a thickness at one or both lateral sides of the trunnion the same as or slightly less than a maximum non-interfering thickness of the trunnion. Preferably, a groove of circular or oval shape is formed on each of the two opposing spherical contact surfaces, the groove for retaining grease therein to lubricate contact surfaces.
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