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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Patrick Kurzeja, White Lake, MI (US);
Ronald N. Brissette, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Jim Hawkins, Madison, AL (US);
Chris Keeney, Troy, MI (US);
Christos Kyrtsos, Southfield, MI (US);
Jack Darrin Oates, Fletcher, NC (US);
Tom Sanko, Troy, MI (US);
Assignee:
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC, Troy, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 3/28 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 3/28 ;
Abstract
An universal joint dissipates shock and reduces torsional vibration to the elements of the universal joint. An elastomeric material, such as a polyurethane, is introduced between the bores of the yokes of the joint and the respective adjacent bearing cups that are mounted on the shafts of the cross bar.