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Cardan joint
[ kahr-dan ]
noun
- Machinery. a universal joint consisting of a crosslike piece, opposite ends of which rotate within the forked end of each of the two shafts connected.
cardan joint
/ ˈɑːæ /
noun
- engineering a type of universal joint in a shaft that enables it to rotate when out of alignment
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Cardan joint1
1900–05; named after G. Cardano (1501–76), Italian mathematician, its inventor
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Cardan joint1
C20: named after Geronimo Cardan (1501–76), Italian mathematician
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The recall notice says the driveshaft may separate and cause the axle to lock if a double Cardan joint seizes up.
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The cylinder rests directly upon a huge stirrup 45 ft. in length, the arms alone of which are affixed to the axis, through a Cardan joint.
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