US3651663A
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Universal joint construction
Assignee: LWM-LEMFORDER GELENKWELLEN GmbH
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Filing: 1970-07-22
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1990-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A universal joint particularly for steering devices of motor vehicles includes pins of its cross link assembly which are mounted by means of plain or ball bearings and which are supported elastically in an axial plane. The axial support is effected by a pinlike buffer which is mounted within a bore defined in an end face of each pin and which bears against a portion of the housing of the connecting fork member.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter Lange
- 👤 Jurgen Ulderup
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:50
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/16; F16D3/26; F16D3/38; F16D3/40; F16D3/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A universal joint construction particularly for steering devices of motor vehicles comprising first and second fork pieces having fork leg portions with an eye for receiving a bearing housing, a bearing housing carried in each of said eyes, a cross pin assembly including a pin extending into and rotatably supported within said bearing housing of each fork leg, and elastic means in said housing for elastically supporting said cross pins in axial directions comprising a bore defined in at least one axially extending pin from the end face of said pin, an elastic member in said bore extending outwardly from the end face into elastic engagement with said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A universal joint construction particularly for steering devices of motor vehicles comprising first and second fork pieces having fork leg portions with an eye for receiving a bearing housing, a bearing housing carried in each of said eyes, a cross pin assembly including a pin extending into and rotatably supported within said bearing housing of each fork leg, and elastic means in said housing for elastically supporting said cross pins in axial directions comprising a bore defined in at least one axially extending pin from the end face of said pin, an elastic member in said bore extending outwardly from the end face into elastic engagement with said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A universal joint according to claim 1, wherein said housing includes an inner wall having a recess, said elastic means including an elastic member carried by at least one of said cross pins and engaged in the recess of said housing and providing an elastic support for said cross pins on said housing in an axial plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A universal joint according to claim 1, including a cup-shaped housing for each of said pins, needle bearings carried in said housing and engaged between said housing and each of said pins of said cross link assembly, said elastic means comprising an elastic member engaged between at least one of said pins and said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A cross Pin assembly for a universal joint comprising a member having at least two axially oppositely extending pins at least one of said two pins having a bore defined inwardly from an end thereof, a resilient member contained in said bore projecting outwardly from the end thereof, a bearing housing having bearing means in rotatable engagement with said pins and having an inner end wall resiliently bearing against said elastic member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
A cross Pin assembly for a universal joint comprising a member having at least two axially oppositely extending pins at least one of said two pins having a bore defined inwardly from an end thereof, a resilient member contained in said bore projecting outwardly from the end thereof, a bearing housing having bearing means in rotatable engagement with said pins and having an inner end wall resiliently bearing against said elastic member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cross pin assembly according to claim 4 wherein each of said pins has a bore extending inwardly from an end face thereof with an elastic member therein bearing between said pin and said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cross pin assembly according to claim 5 wherein said elastic member projects outwardly from the end of said bore and comprises a rubber elastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cross pin assembly according to claim 6 wherein each of said housings include an end wall with a centering recess, said elastic member being engaged in said centering recess.
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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |