The Composite Universal Joint
690256
02/01/1969
- Event
- Content
- This paper outlines six problems encountered in the design of universal joints for automotive drive lines and explains how each problem was solved. Solutions included: elimination of undercuts from operating area of journal surface, control of uniformity of loading on ground and thrust surfaces touched by the needles, use o f dual-system precision seals, use of plastic retaining rings to freeze the joint on center, and removal of impediments to the process of precession.
- Pages
- 6
- Citation
- Marquis, D., "The Composite Universal Joint," SAE Technical Paper 690256, 1969, https://doi.org/10.4271/690256.