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End thrust plate of a universal joint
Assignee: Gelenkwellenbau GmbH
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Filing: 1969-12-02
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-12-02
Abstract
Abstract End thrust plate for journal pins of a universal joint crosslink wherein the end thrust plate is floatingly disposed between the end face of a journal pin and the base of a bearing bushing associated therewith includes a plate member formed of a heatstabilized, highly crystalline and heat-resistant synthetic plastic material, and lubricant cup means molded within and integral with the plate member at opposite faces of the latter.
Inventors
- 👤 Josef Schultenkamper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:56
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C21/00; F16C21/005; F16C17/00; F16C17/04; F16C17/08; F16C17/12; F16C17/18; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/16; F16D3/26; F16D3/38; F16D3/382; F16D3/385; F16D3/40; F16D3/41; F16C19/00; F16C19/22; F16C19/44; F16C19/46; F16C19/466; F16C2361/00; F16C2361/41; F16D2300/00; F16D2300/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S384/00; Y10S384/90; Y10S384/909; Y10S384/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In a journAl pin assembly of a universal joint cross-link, in combination, a journal pin having an end face, a bearing bushing associated with said journal pin and having a base facing toward said end face of said journal pin, and an end thrust plate floatingly disposed between the end face of said journal pin and the base of said bearing bushing, said end thrust plate comprising a plate member formed of a heat-stabilized, highly crystalline and heat-resistant synthetic plastic material, and lubricant cup means molded within and integral with said plate member at opposite faces of the latter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a journAl pin assembly of a universal joint cross-link, in combination, a journal pin having an end face, a bearing bushing associated with said journal pin and having a base facing toward said end face of said journal pin, and an end thrust plate floatingly disposed between the end face of said journal pin and the base of said bearing bushing, said end thrust plate comprising a plate member formed of a heat-stabilized, highly crystalline and heat-resistant synthetic plastic material, and lubricant cup means molded within and integral with said plate member at opposite faces of the latter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 1 wherein said synthetic plastic material is a polyamide reinforced with glass fibers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 2 wherein said polyamide reinforced with glass fibers contains an added substance having lubricant properties.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 3 wherein said added substance is MoS2.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 1 wherein said synthetic plastic material is a modified polyester.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 1 wherein said plate member is of annular construction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 6 wherein grooves are formed on said opposite faces of said annular plate member, the grooves on one face being mirror images of the grooves on the opposite face thereto, said grooves being staggered at similar angles and extending from the inner to the outer peripheries of said annular plate member, each groove overlapping the following groove in the peripheral direction of said annular plate member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 7, wherein said grooves are curved.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 1 wherein said lubricant cup means comprise cup-shaped depressions formed on both of said opposite faces of said plate member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 1 wherein said plate member is formed with intersecting grooves on each of the opposite faces thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 10 wherein said grooves extend in straight lines and in groups parallel to one another.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 10 wherein said grooves intersect at right angles.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
Journal pin assembly according to claim 1, wherein said plate member is formed on one face thereof with radially extending grooves, and on the opposite face thereof with a plurality of axial bores extending through said radially extending grooves.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |