a form of coupling between two rotating shafts allowing freedom of angular movement in all directions
universal joint in American English
or universal coupling
a flexible mechanical connection, esp. one used to transmit rotary motion from one shaft to another not in line with it, as in the drive shaft of an automobile
universal joint in Automotive Engineering
(yunɪvɜrsəl dʒɔɪnt) or UJ
Word forms: (regular plural) universal joints
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Engine, transmission, and exhaust)
A universal joint is a type of joint that connects two rotating shafts, allowing them to move in all directions.
When they took the rear driveshaft out, they discovered a seized universal joint.
The transmission output shaft fed directly into the differential, with just one universal joint in between.
A universal joint at each of the two front wheels, connected to the driveshaft, enables the wheelsto move up and down and from side to side.
universal joint in Mechanical Engineering
(yunɪvɜrsəl dʒɔɪnt)
Word forms: (regular plural) universal joints
noun
(Mechanical engineering: General)
A universal joint is a joint between two rotating shafts that allows them to move at any angle and in all directions.
A universal joint allows the wheel to be steered while still being attached to the drive shaft.
Universal joints fitted at each end of the propeller shaft allow it to move through an angle whilemaintaining free rotation.
A universal joint is a joint between two rotating shafts that allows them to move at any angle andin all directions.