Title: Transverse stiffness augmentation bearing

Abstract: A universal joint permitting relative angular deflection of two members, vided with transverse stiffness augmentation means which minimize rotational performance penalties. One member contemplates a receptacle adapted to receive in spaced-apart relation therefrom an annular plug formed on the other member. A rolling seal is positioned between the receptacle and plug. Tabs, segments or rings are placed on the annular plug and/or the confronting wall of said one member to increase the transverse stiffness under all load conditions, particularly at angle orientations of the aforesaid two members.

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Inventors: Clark, Thomas S. (Monte Sereno, CA, US)
Reynolds, Hugh M. (San Jose, CA, US)

Application Number: 505430
Filing Date: 1974-09-12
Publication_date: 1976-02-03
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 60/232 277/634
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2846242	Aug, 1958	Drake	285/263.
3698192	Oct, 1972	Febure	239/265.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Smith, Robert I.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Sciascia; R. S., Beers; R. F., Schneider; P.