Abstract: A universal joint comprises first and second joint yokes having axially opposite yoke arms with bearing bores configured to receive bearings having pin bores, a cross member comprising orthogonally-arranged pin bearers having pins configured to be inserted into the pin bores, and at least one insulation element configured to be inserted between the pins and respective pin bores or the bearings and respective bearing bores, the at least one insulation element having an elliptical cross section that forms crescent-shaped recesses between its inner wall and the pin or bearing that resides therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a universal joint comprising two joint yokes and a cross member. One of the joint yokes is connected to a driven shaft or drive shaft, the other joint yoke being connectable or connected to the shaft to be driven or driven shaft. The two joint yokes are arranged twisted radially at an angle of 90° in relation to each other so that the two joint yokes form an internal space, in which the cross member is disposed. The cross member is formed of two separate pin bearers arranged orthogonally in relation to each other which are pivoted in the respectively associated joint yokes. The pin bearers crossing each other are rigidly connected with each other. The pin bearers with their pins that are arranged, respectively, at the end sides are pivoted in the associated joint yoke or in its yoke arms via bearings. The radially opposing bearings of the respective joint yoke form a pair of bearings, respectively.