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Specialty Expressions: HOOKE'S COUPLING UNIVERSAL JOINT

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Hooke's coupling universal jointMechanical EngineeringA "universal joint" is a movable permanent coupling (= articulation) permitting angular displacements of a shaft. The "Cardan joint" is a universal joint consisting of two forks integral with the shafts, and connected to one another by an intermediate member which carries four pins at right angles to each other. Source: European Union. (references)

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