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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 1998
Filed:
Feb. 13, 1997
Masazumi Kobayashi, Iwata, JP;
Takeshi Kohara, Iwata, JP;
Haruo Nagatani, Iwata, JP;
Yoshikazu Fukumura, Iwata, JP;
NTN Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A double offset type constant velocity universal joint for use in a power transmission system of an automobile comprises an inner member, an outer member, and a plurality of balls for transmitting torque between the Inner and outer members, the balls being retained by means of a cage also interposed between the inner and outer members, the cage being so designed as to allow the inner and outer members to move axially relatively to each other by an effective amount to absorb not only slight vibrations of an engine but also a greater movement of the engine caused by starting acceleration of the automobile.