Patents Assigned to Torque-Traction Techologies, Inc.
  • Precision thrust bearing joint
    Patent number: 6976922
    Abstract: A cross for a universal joint in a vehicle driveshaft assembly is comprised of a hollowed block of material having four openings. The hollowed block holds an inner cross that has a first cross member and a second cross member. Each cross member has an end portion that extends through a thrust bearing, and each thrust bearing is engaged with an opening in the hollowed block. The resulting thrust bearing joint can operate at higher loads than conventional cross designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Torque-Traction Techologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnny N. Smith