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A universal joint (also called a universal coupling or U-joint ) is a joint or coupling connecting rigid shafts whose axes are inclined to each other. It is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of hinges located close together, oriented at 90° to each other, connected by a cross shaft. The universal joint is not a constant-velocity joint.
U-joints are also sometimes called by various eponymous names, as follows:
- Cardan joint , after Gerolamo Cardano, a polymath of the 16th century who contributed to knowledge of various clever mechanisms, including gimbals
- Hooke joint or Hooke's joint , after Robert Hooke, a polymath of the 17th century who contributed to knowledge of various clever mechanisms
- Spicer joint , after Clarence W. Spicer and the Spicer Manufacturing Company, who manufactured U joints
- Hardy Spicer joint , after the Hardy Spicer brand, a successor to the Spicer brand
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- Added: Jul 20, 2024