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U-joints and You. S. Beckett Tracy S. Robert Larson. What is a U-joint?. U-joints connect two rotating parallel shafts that are not always co-linear. Why are U-joints needed?. Input and output shaft are not co-linear Transmit power around an obstacle. How the U-joint works.
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U-joints and You S. Beckett Tracy S. Robert Larson
What is a U-joint? U-joints connect two rotating parallel shafts that are not always co-linear.
Why are U-joints needed? • Input and output shaft are not co-linear • Transmit power around an obstacle
Common Applications • Drivelines in cars • Steering columns • Hospital beds • Socket wrench extension • Trident submarine periscopes
Angle of link shaft Motor RPM Torque Life Environment Multiple-joint systems Design Parameters