公开(公告)号：US4795404A

公开(公告)日：1989-01-03

申请号：US894283

申请日：1986-08-07

申请人： Noel W. Sutton ,  Glenn F. Gehrke

发明人： Noel W. Sutton ,  Glenn F. Gehrke

IPC分类号： F16D3/20 ,  F16D3/205 ,  F16D3/84 ,  F16D3/30

CPC分类号： F16D3/845 ,  F16D3/2055 ,  Y10S464/905

摘要： A self-aligning tripod joint tulip cover for use in a tripod joint assembly that has an irregularly shaped, non-circular tulip body and a shaft mounted spider assembly, the tulip cover having a cylindrical flange that surrounds a portion of the tulip body, interconnecting projections extending from the cylindrical flange that are received in part annular recesses of part cylindrical outer surface portions of the tulip body to secure the tulip cover to the tulip body, the tulip body further having an annular flange that extends radially inwardly from the cylindrical flange to lie in close proximity to the front face of the tulip body and to trap a resilient, annular sealing member therebetween. The tulip body has a longitudinal recess therein and longitudinal tracks that extend radially outwardly from the recess, each such recess slidingly receiving a roller of the spider assembly to permit reciprocation of the spider assembly within the tulip body. The tulip cover also has longitudinally extending projections which extend from the annular flange into the tracks in the tulip body to help prevent relative rotational movement between the tulip cover and the tulip body. The tripod joint assembly also has an annular flexible sealing boot, one end of which is attached to the shaft of the spider assembly and the other end of which is attached to the outside of the cylindrical flange of the tulip cover and is maintained in such position by a constricting band. The tulip cover is molded in a single piece from a thermoplastic material.

摘要翻译： 一种用于三脚架接头组件的自对准三脚架接头郁金香盖，其具有不规则形状的非圆形郁金香体和轴安装的蜘蛛组件，所述郁金香盖具有围绕郁金香体的一部分的圆柱形凸缘，互连 突出部从圆柱形凸缘延伸，所述突出部被容纳在郁金香体的部分圆柱形外表面部分的一部分环形凹部中，以将郁金香盖固定到郁金香体上，该郁金香体还具有从圆柱形凸缘径向向内延伸的环形凸缘， 靠近郁金香体的前表面并且在其间捕获弹性的环形密封构件。 郁金香体在其中具有纵向凹槽，并且纵向轨道从凹部径向向外延伸，每个这样的凹部滑动地接纳星形轮组件的辊子，以允许蜘蛛组件在郁金香体内往复运动。 郁金香盖还具有从环形凸缘延伸到郁金香体内的轨迹中的纵向延伸突起，以帮助防止郁金香盖和郁金香体之间的相对旋转运动。 三脚架接头组件还具有一环形柔性密封套，其一端连接到该蜘蛛组件的轴上，另一端连接到该郁金香盖的圆柱形凸缘的外侧并保持在该位置 通过收缩带。 郁金香盖由热塑性材料成型为单件。

公开(公告)号：US4573947A

公开(公告)日：1986-03-04

申请号：US646494

申请日：1984-09-04

申请人： Daniel W. Hazebrook ,  Glenn F. Gehrke ,  Michael J. Schmidt

发明人： Daniel W. Hazebrook ,  Glenn F. Gehrke ,  Michael J. Schmidt

IPC分类号： B60K17/24 ,  F16D3/227 ,  F16D3/02

CPC分类号： F16D3/227 ,  B60K17/24 ,  F16D2003/22303 ,  Y10S464/906

摘要： A constant velocity torque transmitting universal joint, utilizing spherical ball members arranged in a longitudinal groove of an inner joint member, is adapted to connect to a shaft and a longitudinal groove of an outer joint member. The outer joint member is connected to a second shaft so that the outer joint member may be displaced in an axial direction relative to the inner joint member. Therefore, the inner joint member may be displaced in an axial direction relative to the cage restraining member holding the spherical ball members in their mutually opposed grooves of their respective joint members. The cage restraining member permits the spherical ball members to roll in their respective grooves for a short distance prior to skidding to reduce the overall resistance to axial movement effort prior to skidding as a result of the friction torque relationship of the joint. This is accomplished by providing a relatively flat or cylindrical surface on the outer periphery of the inner body member for a relatively short axial portion and blending appropriate spherical radii with the surface in order to provide sufficient clearance between the inner joint member and the inner surface of the cage. By providing this relatively flat portion to the outer surface of the inner body member, the start of the displacement of the spherical ball members with respect to the outer joint member is considerably facilitated since the spherical ball members can roll in their respective longitudinal grooves prior to skidding.

摘要翻译： 使用配置在内侧接头构件的纵向槽内的球形球构件的恒速扭矩传递万向节适于连接到外侧接头构件的轴和纵向槽。 外接头构件连接到第二轴，使得外接头构件可以相对于内接头构件在轴向方向上移位。 因此，内侧接头构件可相对于将球形球构件保持在各自的接合构件的相互相对的槽中的保持架限制构件在轴向方向上移位。 笼限制构件允许球形球构件在打滑之前在它们各自的槽中滚动一段很短的距离，以减少由于接头的摩擦转矩关系而在滑动之前的轴向移动力的整体阻力。 这是通过在相对短的轴向部分的内部本体构件的外周上提供相对平坦或圆柱形的表面并且将适当的球形半径与表面共混以便在内部接头构件和内部表面之间提供足够的间隙 笼。 通过将该相对平坦的部分设置在内部本体构件的外表面上，球形球件相对于外侧接头构件的位移开始是非常容易的，这是因为球形球构件可以在它们各自的纵向凹槽之前滚动 集材。

公开(公告)号：US4511346A

公开(公告)日：1985-04-16

申请号：US455783

申请日：1983-01-05

申请人： Daniel W. Hazebrook ,  Glenn F. Gehrke ,  Michael J. Schmidt

发明人： Daniel W. Hazebrook ,  Glenn F. Gehrke ,  Michael J. Schmidt

IPC分类号： B60K17/24 ,  F16D3/227 ,  F16D3/02

CPC分类号： F16D3/227 ,  B60K17/24 ,  F16D2003/22303 ,  Y10S464/906

摘要： A constant velocity torque transmitting universal joint, utilizing spherical ball members arranged in a longitudinal groove of an inner joint member, is adapted to connect to a shaft and a longitudinal groove of an outer joint member. The outer joint member is connected to a second shaft so that the outer joint member may be displaced in an axial direction relative to the inner joint member. Therefore, the inner joint member may be displaced in an axial direction relative to the cage restraining member holding the spherical ball members in their mutually opposed grooves of their respective joint members. The cage restraining member permits the spherical ball members to roll in their respective grooves for a short distance prior to skidding to reduce the overall resistance to axial movement effort prior to skidding as a result of the friction torque relationship of the joint. This is accomplished by providing a relatively flat or cylindrical surface on the outer periphery of the inner body member for a relatively short axial portion and blending appropriate spherical radii with the surface in order to provide sufficient clearance between the inner joint member and the inner surface of the cage. By providing this relatively flat portion to the outer surface of the inner body member, the start of the displacement of the spherical ball members with respect to the outer joint member is considerably facilitated since the spherical ball members can roll in their respective longitudinal grooves prior to skidding.

公开(公告)号：US4224808A

公开(公告)日：1980-09-30

申请号：US3712

申请日：1979-01-15

申请人： Glenn F. Gehrke

发明人： Glenn F. Gehrke

IPC分类号： F16D3/227 ,  F16D3/84 ,  F16J3/04 ,  F16D3/02

CPC分类号： F16J3/046 ,  F16D3/227 ,  F16D3/845 ,  B29L2031/703 ,  F16D2003/22316 ,  F16D2003/846 ,  Y10S277/911 ,  Y10S277/928

摘要： A venting arrangement for a stroking universal joint comprises a split vent sleeve seated in a closed position in a shallow annular groove of the drive shaft and maintained therein by a clamped neck portion of a flexible elastomeric boot. The vent sleeve has an internal spiral groove which provides a vent passage for accommodating interior volume changes of the universal joint during stroking. The longitudinal ends of the vent sleeve defining the split are castellated in a complementary manner to provide intermeshing tongues and grooves and a radial slot located in the interior of the universal joint for purging grease from the spiral groove during universal joint rotation.

摘要翻译： 用于抚摸万向接头的排气装置包括分开的排气套管，其位于驱动轴的浅环形槽中的关闭位置，并通过柔性弹性体套筒的夹紧颈部保持在其中。 通气套具有内部的螺旋槽，其提供通气通道，用于在行程期间容纳万向接头的内部体积变化。 限定分体的排气套管的纵向端部以互补的方式铸造，以提供互相啮合的舌部和凹槽以及位于万向接头内部的径向槽，用于在万向接头旋转期间从螺旋槽中清除润滑脂。

公开(公告)号：US4813808A

公开(公告)日：1989-03-21

申请号：US4806

申请日：1987-01-09

申请人： Glenn F. Gehrke

发明人： Glenn F. Gehrke

IPC分类号： F16B21/16 ,  F16D1/091 ,  F16D3/223 ,  F16D3/224 ,  F16B21/18 ,  F16D3/76

CPC分类号： F16D3/224 ,  F16B21/16 ,  F16D1/09 ,  F16D2003/22313 ,  F16D2003/22323 ,  Y10S464/906 ,  Y10T24/45581 ,  Y10T403/60 ,  Y10T403/7033 ,  Y10T403/7058 ,  Y10T403/7061 ,  Y10T403/7077

摘要： A method of retaining a splined male member and a splined female member against relative axial motion therebetween when the splines of the members are in engagement with one another and a unitary axial retaining member for use in the practice of the method. The method includes the steps of mounting a hollow, thermoplastic axial retaining member to the interior surface of the female member and positively interconnecting the other end of the axial retaining member with the male member. The axial retaining member has an inwardly oriented flange for interconnecting one end of the retaining member to the male member and an outwardly oriented radial flange for interconnecting the opposite end of the retaining member to the female member. A plurality of longitudinal slots are optionally formed in one end of the retaining member to separate it into a plurality of flexible fingers to facilitate interconnection of that end of the retaining member with its associated male or female member. In one version of the axial retaining member, its radial thickness is substantially reduced along a longitudinal line that extends from the unslotted end thereof to one of the longitudinal slots, to facilitate the controlled separation of the axial retaining member along such longitudinal line when it is inserted over the male member, and in such version of the invention, some of the splines on the male member that engage the splines in the female member, are blocked to permit end loads on the joint using such members to be absorbed by the male and female members, without being imposed on the thermoplastic axial retaining member.

摘要翻译： 当构件的花键彼此接合时，保持花键的阳构件和花键的阴构件抵抗其间的相对轴向运动的方法，以及用于实施该方法的单一的轴向保持构件。 该方法包括以下步骤：将中空的热塑性轴向保持构件安装到阴构件的内表面并且将轴向保持构件的另一端与阳构件正向互连。 轴向保持构件具有向内取向的凸缘，用于将保持构件的一端与阳构件和用于将保持构件的相对端与阴构件互连的向外定向的径向凸缘互连。 多个纵向狭槽可选地形成在保持构件的一端中以将其分离成多个柔性指状物，以便于保持构件的该端部与其相关联的阳构件或阴构件的相互连接。 在轴向保持构件的一种形式中，其径向厚度沿着从其未端部延伸到其中一个纵向狭槽的纵向线基本上减小，以便当轴向保持构件沿着这种纵向线被控制分离时 并且在这种形式的本发明中，阳构件上接合阴构件中的花键的一些花键被阻挡以允许接头上的端部载荷使用这些构件被男性吸收，并且 阴构件，而不施加在热塑性轴向保持构件上。

公开(公告)号：US4756640A

公开(公告)日：1988-07-12

申请号：US524750

申请日：1983-08-19

申请人： Glenn F. Gehrke

发明人： Glenn F. Gehrke

IPC分类号： F16B21/06 ,  F16B21/16 ,  F16D1/091 ,  F16D3/20 ,  F16D3/223 ,  F16D3/224 ,  F16B7/04 ,  F16J15/50

CPC分类号： F16D3/224 ,  F16B21/16 ,  F16D1/09 ,  F16D2003/22313 ,  F16D2003/22323 ,  Y10T403/60 ,  Y10T403/7033 ,  Y10T403/7061

摘要： An axial retaining member for retaining a male member and a female member against relative axial motion therebetween. The axial retaining member includes a longitudinally extending main body having a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end, and a central passageway therethrough for mounting the main body to the male member. Positive interconnection means, such as an inwardly oriented flange, are provided for interconnecting one end of the main body to the male member and a second interconnection means, such as an outwardly oriented radial flange, is provided for interconnecting the opposite end of the main body to the female member. A plurality of longitudinal slots are optionally formed in the main body to separate one end of the main body into a plurality of flexible fingers to facilitate interconnection of that end of the main body with its associated male or female member.

摘要翻译： 用于保持阳构件和阴构件的轴向保持构件抵抗其间的相对轴向运动。 轴向保持构件包括纵向延伸的主体，其具有纵向轴线，第一端部，第二端部和穿过其的用于将主体安装到阳构件的中心通道。 提供了诸如向内定向的凸缘之类的正互连装置，用于将主体的一端与阳构件互连，并且提供第二互连装置，例如向外定向的径向凸缘，用于将主体的相对端 给女性会员 多个纵向狭缝可选地形成在主体中，以将主体的一端分成多个柔性指状物，以便于将主体的该端部与其相关联的阳构件或阴构件相互连接。

公开(公告)号：US07147564B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10875062

申请日：2004-06-23

申请人： Glenn F. Gehrke

发明人： Glenn F. Gehrke

IPC分类号： F16D3/205

CPC分类号： F16D3/2052

摘要： A universal joint assembly includes a universal joint and a housing encasing the universal joint. An isolator encases the housing. The isolator includes at least one chamber formed therein. The housing is moveable relative to the isolator by compression of the isolator.

摘要翻译： 万向节组件包括万向节和包围万向接头的壳体。 隔离器包住住房。 隔离器包括形成在其中的至少一个室。 通过隔离器的压缩，壳体相对于隔离器可移动。

公开(公告)号：US06406187B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09685760

申请日：2000-10-09

申请人： Anthony G. Lentini ,  Glenn F. Gehrke ,  Paul Bragan

发明人： Anthony G. Lentini ,  Glenn F. Gehrke ,  Paul Bragan

IPC分类号： F16C3378

CPC分类号： F16C33/7809

摘要： A grease lock seal with sealing lips angled inwardly towards the internal bearing components is press fit into a bearing cup assembly to prevent grease from being purged due to centrifugal forces introduced during the rotational operation of the system. As the plurality of sealing lips retain grease in the system, the system does not have to be re-greased. If one desires to re-grease the system, the grease lock seal can further include a plurality of grease purge channels which create a path for used grease to be purged. As internal pressure increases during regreasing, the used grease flows through the grease purge channels and out of the system. However, the grease purge channels are small enough so that grease does not escape from the system during normal operation.

摘要翻译： 具有朝向内部轴承部件向内倾斜的密封唇的油脂锁定密封件被压配合到轴承杯组件中，以防止由于在系统的旋转操作期间引入的离心力而导致的润滑脂被清除。 当多个密封唇在系统中保持润滑脂时，系统不必重新润滑。 如果需要重新润滑系统，则润滑脂锁紧密封件可以进一步包括多个润滑脂清除通道，其产生要清洗的废旧油脂的路径。 随着内部压力升高，所用的润滑脂会通过润滑脂清洗通道流出系统。 然而，润滑脂清除通道足够小，以便润滑脂在正常操作期间不会从系统中逸出。

公开(公告)号：US5813916A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-29

申请号：US434376

申请日：1995-05-03

申请人： Anthony G. Lentini ,  Glenn F. Gehrke ,  Craig Holt ,  Patrick L. Kurzeja

发明人： Anthony G. Lentini ,  Glenn F. Gehrke ,  Craig Holt ,  Patrick L. Kurzeja

IPC分类号： F16C21/00 ,  F16D3/38 ,  F16D3/16

CPC分类号： F16D3/385 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/18 ,  F16C21/005 ,  F16C33/1065 ,  F16C19/466 ,  F16C2361/41

摘要： A universal joint bearing assembly incorporates a thrust washer molded from plastic. The plastic thrust washer eliminates the metal galling and metal debris that have been found in prior art universal joint bearings. A support notch is formed at radially outer surfaces to support an inner end of needle bearings. Resilient members bias the notch against the needle bearings such that the needle bearings are supported on the notch and against a seal at the outer end of the bearing cup. The resilient members are compressed when the universal joint is assembled such that the needle bearings operate properly. A central dome extension on the thrust washer insures that the thrust washer is not improperly mounted within the bearing cup. An outer face of the thrust washer is formed at an angle such that central portion extend further towards the trunnion than radially outer portions. In a method of assembling a bearing according to the present invention, the thrust washer is initially placed within a bearing cup and the needle bearings are then mounted within the bearing cup as is the seal. The thrust washer biases the needle bearings such that they are supported between the thrust washer and a seal. The bearing may then be shipped. When the universal joint is finally assembled, the trunnion compresses the resilient members. At that time, the bearings are free to move axially and the universal joint will operate properly.

摘要翻译： 万向节轴承组件包括由塑料模制的止推垫圈。 塑料止推垫圈消除了现有技术的万向节轴承中发现的金属屑和金属碎屑。 在径向外表面形成支撑槽，以支撑滚针轴承的内端。 弹性构件将切口偏压在针轴承上，使得滚针轴承支撑在凹口上并抵靠在轴承杯的外端处的密封件。 当万向接头组装时，弹性构件被压缩，使得滚针轴承正常工作。 止推垫圈上的中央圆顶延伸部确保止推垫圈未正确安装在轴承杯内。 止推垫圈的外表面以一定的角度形成，使得中心部分比径向外部部分更远地向耳轴延伸。 在根据本发明的组装轴承的方法中，止推垫圈最初放置在轴承杯内，然后将滚针轴承安装在轴承杯中，如密封件。 止推垫圈偏压滚针轴承，使它们支撑在止推垫圈和密封件之间。 然后可以运输轴承。 当万向接头最终组装时，耳轴压缩弹性部件。 此时，轴承可自由移动，万向节将正常工作。

公开(公告)号：US5718633A

公开(公告)日：1998-02-17

申请号：US401189

申请日：1995-03-09

申请人： Glenn F. Gehrke

发明人： Glenn F. Gehrke

IPC分类号： F16D3/40 ,  F16D3/16 ,  G08B19/00

CPC分类号： F16D3/40 ,  F16C19/525 ,  F16C21/005 ,  F16C33/102 ,  Y10T464/20

摘要： An end of life indicator for a universal joint comprises an indicator member that monitors the temperature of the cross member of the universal joint. As the universal joint approaches the end of its life, the cross member exceeds expected temperatures as the bearings begin to wear. At a temperature above the typical operational temperature expected with a properly functioning universal joint, but below the temperature wherein the universal joint could be damaged or seize, a portion of the temperature indicator melts allowing the indicator to move to the actuated position. An operator will be able to visually identify the universal joint as approaching the end of its life. In one preferred embodiment, the indicator includes a plug at a position spaced forwardly of the indicator piston, with the plug holding the piston at the non-actuated position. When the plug melts, the indicator is spring biased to an outwardly actuated position where the operator will be able to visually identify an actuated indicator.

摘要翻译： 用于万向接头的寿命终止指示器包括监视万向接头的横梁的温度的指示器构件。 随着万向接头的使用寿命的延长，当轴承开始磨损时，横梁会超过预期的温度。 在高于典型工作温度的温度下，正常功能的万向接头，但低于万向接头可能被损坏或卡住的温度，温度指示器的一部分熔化，允许指示器移动到致动位置。 操作人员将能够在接近生命之时将万向接头视觉识别出来。 在一个优选实施例中，指示器包括在指示器活塞前方间隔开的位置处的塞子，塞子将活塞保持在非致动位置。 当插头熔化时，指示器被弹簧偏压到向外的致动位置，在该位置操作者将能够可视地识别致动的指示器。