Universal joint
part · 1545 · Early modern era
A joint that transmits rotation between shafts at an angle (Cardano, Hooke).
What it is made of
- Shaft — has part. Connects two shafts.
Principles and materials it uses
- Iron — is made of. Universal joints are iron.
Where it is used
- Car — is part of. A universal joint carries rotation to the rear axle.
- Propeller shaft — is part of. Universal joints.
History: what it evolved from and what it influenced
- CV joint — evolved into. A joint without speed fluctuations.