universal joint

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universal joint

A joint or coupling that allows parts of a machine not in line with each other limited freedom of movement in any direction while transmitting rotary motion. Also called universal coupling.

universal joint, coupling

(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a form of coupling between two rotating shafts allowing freedom of angular movement in all directions

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Noun

universal joint - coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions; "in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps"

universal

coupler, coupling - a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects

drive line, drive line system - mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle

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universal joint

n → Universalgelenk nt

universal joint universal coupling n (Tech) → giunto cardanico

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