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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 1980
Filed:
Aug. 23, 1978
Werner Krude, Neunkirchen, DE;
Alfons Jordan, Hennef, DE;
Uni-Cardan Aktiengesellschaft, Lohmar, DE;
Abstract
A universal joint assembly including an inner joint member, an outer joint member and torque transmission means interposed therebetween is formed with a tubular drive sleeve locked in engagement about the outer peripheral portion of the outer joint member. Axially extending grooves and at least one annular or circumferential groove are formed in the outer peripheral portion of the outer joint member and the tubular drive sleeve is shaped to conform with these grooves in order thereby to effect locking engagement between the outer joint member and the sleeve. A shaping roller may be used to mold the drive sleeve into conformity with the grooved configuration of the outer joint member.