Universal Joints

Universal Joints
Universal joint, universal coupling, U-joint, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hookes joint is a joint or coupling in a rigid rod that allows the rod to end in any direction, and 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.
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Universal joint, universal coupling, U-joint, Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hookes joint is a joint or coupling in a rigid rod that allows the rod to end in any direction, and 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.