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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 01, 2003
Steven L. Ingalsbe, Toledo, OH (US);
James W. Warnke, Toledo, OH (US);
Steven L. Ingalsbe, Toledo, OH (US);
James W. Warnke, Toledo, OH (US);
Torque-Traction Technologies LLC, Holland, OH (US);
Abstract
A centering device for a double Cardan universal joint is comprised of a disc-shaped body having a first and second annular face and an annular rim extending about a central axis. A first hollowed protrusion is centrally located on the first annular face, and a second hollowed protrusion is centrally located on the second annular face. A plurality of bearings are built into the disc-shaped body, extending circumferentially about the central axis. The bearings may be contained within two races, with one race located on each annular face, or the bearings may be contained within holes or slots built into the disc-shaped body.