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Cardan joint

[ kahr-dan ]

noun

  1. 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

  1. engineering a type of universal joint in a shaft that enables it to rotate when out of alignment
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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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