cardan joint

(ˈkɑːdæn)

(General Engineering) engineering a type of universal joint in a shaft that enables it to rotate when out of alignment

[C20: named after Geronimo Cardan (1501–76), Italian mathematician]

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TRANSMISSION WITH CARDAN JOINT PARAMETRE INFLUENCE TO CENTRIFUGAL PUMP CHARACTERISTICS

TRANSMISIJOS SU KARDANINE JUNGTIMI PARAMETRU ITAKA ISCENTRINIO SIURBLIO CHARAKTERISTIKOMS

Caption: FIGURE 3: The universal cardan joint and guide rail.

Design of a 3-DOF Parallel Hand-Controller

The recall notice says the driveshaft may separate and cause the axle to lock if a double Cardan joint seizes up.

Recall issued after 6 killed in firetruck crash

Each of the three identical closed-loop chains of the manipulator consists of serial kinematic chains: universal cardan joint (U), prismatic joint (P), formed by a rodless pneumatic cylinder and two revolute joints (2R) formed after universal cardan had been parted.

Design a pneumatic parallel manipulator of tripod type

For M939A2s, if the outside diameter measures approximately 2.44 inches (and no less), your truck has the Cardan joint internal axle, also known as the U-joint style internal axle.

Slow down tire wear

The automaker is to replace the right axle shafts of those models manufactured between February 4 and February 19, 2009, if the constant velocity cardan joint comes out and makes the car undriveable.

Chana Ford Mazda recalls Volvo S40

It places the Cardan joint at the center of the yoke before roll staking the snap rings in place.

Desperately seeking driveline silence: Veri-Tek works to reduce drivetrain NVH. (Supplier Technology)

load capacity, all of which are exposed Cardan joint designs developed for use on-highway, as well as occasional off-highway and rough terrain applications.

Fabco and Sisu sign axle pact: deal is for front and rear hub reduction axles for heavy vocational trucks, plus specialty vehicles. (Industry News)