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cardan|ˈkɑːdən|
The name of Cardan (Geronimo Cardano, 1501–1576, Italian mathematician), used attrib. in cardan joint, a universal joint, a joint permitting free motion of the different parts of the mechanism; cardan shaft, a shaft having a universal joint at one end or at both ends for transmitting motion from one shaft to another not in a direct line with it. Also absol.
1902A. C. Harmsworth Motors & Motor-Driving 191 In order to permit of the free vertical movement of the wheels under the springs, two universal or ‘Cardan’ joints..are fitted within the length of the shaft. 1906Daily Chron. 14 July 6/4 The cardan shaft, which connects the gear-box with the differential gear that works the driving wheel. 1906Westm. Gaz. 2 Oct. 7/1 While oiling his motor as it was running, M. Santos-Dumont caught the sleeve of his leather jacket in the cardan. 1907Ibid. 13 Nov. 9/2 The 15-h.p. is the only model having a cardan drive. 1908Ibid. 16 Apr. 4/2 A very short cardan-jointed shaft. 1951Engineering 22 June 752/2 A twin-motor cardan-shaft drive. |