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GB2406371B - A steering column universal joint and method of manufacturing the same - Google Patents

A steering column universal joint and method of manufacturing the same

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Publication number
GB2406371B
GB2406371B GB0322272A GB0322272A GB2406371B GB 2406371 B GB2406371 B GB 2406371B GB 0322272 A GB0322272 A GB 0322272A GB 0322272 A GB0322272 A GB 0322272A GB 2406371 B GB2406371 B GB 2406371B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
manufacturing
same
universal joint
steering column
column universal
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Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB0322272A
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GB0322272D0 (en
GB2406371A (en
Inventor
Paul Smith
David Shore
Bob Middlemass
Steve Essam
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Minebea Co Ltd
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Minebea Co Ltd
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Priority to GB0322272A priority Critical patent/GB2406371B/en
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Publication of GB2406371A publication Critical patent/GB2406371A/en
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Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/16—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
    • F16D3/26—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected
    • F16D3/38—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another
    • F16D3/382—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another constructional details of other than the intermediate member
    • F16D3/387—Fork construction; Mounting of fork on shaft; Adapting shaft for mounting of fork
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21K—MAKING FORGED OR PRESSED METAL PRODUCTS, e.g. HORSE-SHOES, RIVETS, BOLTS OR WHEELS
    • B21K1/00—Making machine elements
    • B21K1/76—Making machine elements elements not mentioned in one of the preceding groups
    • B21K1/762—Coupling members for conveying mechanical motion, e.g. universal joints
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23P—METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; COMBINED OPERATIONS; UNIVERSAL MACHINE TOOLS
    • B23P11/00—Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques not otherwise provided for 
    • B23P11/005—Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques not otherwise provided for  by expanding or crimping
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D1/00—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
    • B62D1/02—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
    • B62D1/16—Steering columns
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/50—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23P—METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; COMBINED OPERATIONS; UNIVERSAL MACHINE TOOLS
    • B23P2700/00—Indexing scheme relating to the articles being treated, e.g. manufactured, repaired, assembled, connected or other operations covered in the subgroups
    • B23P2700/11—Joints, e.g. ball joints, universal joints
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D2250/00—Manufacturing; Assembly

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
GB0322272A 2003-09-23 2003-09-23 A steering column universal joint and method of manufacturing the same Expired - Fee Related GB2406371B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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GB0322272A GB2406371B (en) 2003-09-23 2003-09-23 A steering column universal joint and method of manufacturing the same

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0322272A GB2406371B (en) 2003-09-23 2003-09-23 A steering column universal joint and method of manufacturing the same

Publications (3)

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GB0322272D0 GB0322272D0 (en) 2003-10-22
GB2406371A GB2406371A (en) 2005-03-30
GB2406371B true GB2406371B (en) 2005-10-19

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Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CA2609773C (en) * 2005-05-25 2014-07-08 Weasler Engineering, Inc. Yoke with integral bridge and hub

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3906747A (en) * 1972-06-01 1975-09-23 Glaenzer Spicer Sa Double tripod homokinetic joint
US5525110A (en) * 1993-10-29 1996-06-11 The Torrington Company Universal joint
GB2380528A (en) * 2001-10-05 2003-04-09 Minebea Co Ltd Ball-joint bearing assembly and method of manufacture
GB2380766A (en) * 2001-10-12 2003-04-16 Torrington Co A constant velocity joint and joint sleeve

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3906747A (en) * 1972-06-01 1975-09-23 Glaenzer Spicer Sa Double tripod homokinetic joint
US5525110A (en) * 1993-10-29 1996-06-11 The Torrington Company Universal joint
GB2380528A (en) * 2001-10-05 2003-04-09 Minebea Co Ltd Ball-joint bearing assembly and method of manufacture
GB2380766A (en) * 2001-10-12 2003-04-16 Torrington Co A constant velocity joint and joint sleeve

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Effective date: 20100923