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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2002
Paul Herchenbach, Ruppichteroth, DE;
Martin Hector, Seigburg, DE;
GKN Walterscheid GmbH, , DE;
Abstract
A centered double universal joint has a first outer joint yoke ( ) carrying a first cylindrical bearing journal ( ). A unit including a first bearing ball ( ) and a first bearing race ( ) are secured on the journal ( ). Via a cylindrical outer face ( ), first bearing race ( ), the unit is positioned in a bearing bore ( ) of a guiding projection ( ) of a guiding disc ( ). Accordingly, a surface to surface contact is achieved between the cylindrical outer face ( ) and the bearing bore ( ) as well as between the hollow spherical bore ( ) of the bearing race ( ) and the spherical outer face ( ) of the bearing ball ( ). The other outer joint yoke is provided with a similar bearing ball and a bearing race arrangement.