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Cardan joint

noun

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

cardan joint

noun

engineering a type of universal joint in a shaft that enables it to rotate when out of alignment

Cardan joint

American

[kahr-dan] / ˈkɑr dæn /

noun

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 British

/ ˈkɑːdæn /

noun

engineering a type of universal joint in a shaft that enables it to rotate when out of alignment

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Etymology

Origin of Cardan joint

1900–05; named after G. Cardano (1501–76), Italian mathematician, its inventor

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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.

From US News ● Oct. 18, 2014

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.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. by Various

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