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Universal joint
Assignee: Uni Cardan AG
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Filing: 1977-01-18
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Granted: 1979-04-03
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Expires: 1997-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A universal joint has a single flexible elastic seal inclosing the trunnion body and in contact with the bearings on the trunnion pins to form seals therewith. The trunnion body is provided with a reservoir in the form of a depression or chamber so that the reservoir is positioned between the trunnion body and the seal. Passages may be provided between the reservoir and seal to extend toward the trunnion pins.
Inventors
- 👤 Sobhy Girguis
- 👤 Werner Krude
- 👤 Peter Harz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:24
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/72; F16C33/76; F16C33/78; F16C33/7803; F16C33/7809; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/16; F16D3/26; F16D3/38; F16D3/40; F16D3/84; F16D3/843; F16D3/845; F16D2300/00; F16D2300/06; F16D3/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A universal joint comprising a cruciform trunnion having a body portion and a surface thereon, a plurality of trunnion pins extending from said body portion and received in bores of yoke arms, there being grooves in said surface to said trunnion pins, bearing means on said trunnion pins axially positioned in said bores, a single flexible seal enclosing the surface of said trunnion body and sealingly contacting said bearing means, said seal being liftable from the surface of said trunnion body to define a reservoir for lubricant between said trunnion body surface and said seal such that the flexible seal constantly applies a pressure to the lubricant in the reservoir to cause the lubricant to flow continuously through said grooves toward the trunnion pins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A universal joint comprising a cruciform trunnion having a body portion and a surface thereon, a plurality of trunnion pins extending from said body portion and received in bores of yoke arms, there being grooves in said surface to said trunnion pins, bearing means on said trunnion pins axially positioned in said bores, a single flexible seal enclosing the surface of said trunnion body and sealingly contacting said bearing means, said seal being liftable from the surface of said trunnion body to define a reservoir for lubricant between said trunnion body surface and said seal such that the flexible seal constantly applies a pressure to the lubricant in the reservoir to cause the lubricant to flow continuously through said grooves toward the trunnion pins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A universal joint as claimed in claim 1 wherein there are grooves on said trunnion body extending from said reservoir toward said trunnion pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A universal joint as claimed in claim 1 wherein there is a depression in a surface of said trunnion body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A universal joint as claimed in claim 1 wherein there is a chamber within said trunnion body.
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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) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-10-02 | 1983-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-02 | 1986-10-02 | 1987-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-02 | 1990-10-02 | 1991-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |