Patent ID: 6435972
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: F16D,Y10S

Abstract:
A constant velocity universal joint having an outer member which is formed to be cylindrical, which is provided on its inner circumferential surface with a plurality of guide grooves extending along an axial direction, and which is coupled to one transmission shaft, and an inner member which is inserted into the inside of said outer member and which is coupled to another transmission shaft, said constant velocity universal joint comprising:a spider section which is provided on said inner member and which is formed with a plurality of trunnions extending toward said guide grooves; holders which are provided for said inner member and which are formed with holes for inserting said trunnions thereinto; rolling members comprising a plurality of ball members which are interposed rollably between outer walls of said holders and said guide grooves; and spring members which are inserted into gaps between wall surfaces for forming said holes of said holders and outer circumferences of said trunnions, which urge said wall surfaces and said trunnions in directions to make separation from each other, and which make slidable contact with said outer circumferences of said trunnions.