US3187520A
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Constant velocity universal joint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-24
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1983-04-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rzeppa Alfred Hans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/16; F16D3/20; F16D3/22; F16D3/223; F16D2003/22309
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPRISING AN OUTER RACE MEMBER, AN INNER RACE MEMBER FITTED WITHIN SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER AND ANGULARLY MOVABLE RELATIVE THERETO, SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER HAVING AN INNER SURFACE PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY AXIALLY EXTENDING GROOVES, SAID INNER RACE MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER SURFACE PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY AXIALLY EXTENDING GROOVES, SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER GROOVES RESPECTIVELY REGISTERING WTIH SAID INNER RACE MEMBER GROOVES WHEN SAID RACE MEMBERS ARE COAXIALLY ALIGNED TO PROVIDE PAIRS OF REGISTERING GROOVES, A ROLLER DISPOSED WITHIN EACH PAIR OF REGISTERING GROOVES TO TRANSMIT TORQUE FROM ONE RACE MEMBER TO THE OTHER, AND CAM MEANS FIXED ON ONE OF SAID RACE MEMBERS AND MOVABLE AS A UNIT THEREWITH FOR ENGAGING AND POSITIONING SAID ROLLERS IN A PLANE WHICH BISECTS THE ROTATIONAL PLANES OF SAID RACE MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPRISING AN OUTER RACE MEMBER, AN INNER RACE MEMBER FITTED WITHIN SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER AND ANGULARLY MOVABLE RELATIVE THERETO, SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER HAVING AN INNER SURFACE PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY AXIALLY EXTENDING GROOVES, SAID INNER RACE MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER SURFACE PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY AXIALLY EXTENDING GROOVES, SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER GROOVES RESPECTIVELY REGISTERING WTIH SAID INNER RACE MEMBER GROOVES WHEN SAID RACE MEMBERS ARE COAXIALLY ALIGNED TO PROVIDE PAIRS OF REGISTERING GROOVES, A ROLLER DISPOSED WITHIN EACH PAIR OF REGISTERING GROOVES TO TRANSMIT TORQUE FROM ONE RACE MEMBER TO THE OTHER, AND CAM MEANS FIXED ON ONE OF SAID RACE MEMBERS AND MOVABLE AS A UNIT THEREWITH FOR ENGAGING AND POSITIONING SAID ROLLERS IN A PLANE WHICH BISECTS THE ROTATIONAL PLANES OF SAID RACE MEMBERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |