Universal Joint (Noun)
Meaning
Coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions; "in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The driveshaft in the vehicle used a universal joint to allow for smooth power transmission despite the uneven terrain.
- In order to transfer power between two shafts that are not in the same plane, a universal joint must be used.
- The engineer carefully designed the universal joint to ensure it could withstand the high stresses and loads imposed by the application.
- The vehicle's suspension allowed for significant movement of the driveshaft, which was accommodated by a universal joint.
- The robotic arm used a series of universal joints to allow for flexible movement in all directions.