Universal joint with simplified structure
AssigneeAirbus Operations GmbH
InventorDavid Blain
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Abstract
A universal joint comprising a first band, a second band, and a third band. The three bands are cylindrical bands coaxial with one another with respect to a common axis. The first band and the second band are separated by a first slot, and the second band and the third band are separated by a second slot. Two connection points, which are diametrically opposed, assure the connection of the first band and of the second band. Two other connection points, which are diametrically opposed, assure the connection of the second band and of the third band. The two connection points between the first band and the second band are offset by substantially 90° in rotation about the common axis with respect to the two connection points between the second band and the third band.
Claims6
A universal joint comprising:
- a first band,
- a second band,
- a third band, the three bands being cylindrical bands coaxial with one another with respect to a common axis, the first band and the second band being separated by a first slot, and the second band and the third band being separated by a second slot,
- two connection points, which are diametrically opposed, assuring the connection of the first band and of the second band,
- two other connection points, which are diametrically opposed, assuring the connection of the second band and of the third band, the two connection points between the first band and the second band being offset by substantially 90° in rotation about the common axis with respect to the two connection points between the second band and the third band.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.