CV Joint: The History of Technology Leading to Harmony of Movement

Like all of us, the CV joint has an ancestor - and its name is the Cardan shaft. The term "Cardan shaft" comes from the name of the Italian mathematician and engineer Girolamo Cardano, who described this device in the 16th century. Girolamo Cardano did not claim to have invented it, but rather described in his book "The Subtlety of Things" (De subtilitate rerum) the details of an ancient invention from the 3rd century BC. The recognized author is considered to be the Greek engineer Philo of Byzantium. 

Then, in the 17th century, the English scientist Robert Hooke, renowned for his numerous inventions, adopted the idea of the Cardan shaft. Hooke applied the principle of the shaft for the effective transmission of torque between shafts intersecting at arbitrary angles, thereby contributing to the development of mechanical innovations.
However, it was only in the 1920s that the German inventor Karl Weiss first proposed the idea of the CV joint - a constant velocity joint. His invention consisted of two forks at the ends of two shafts, with four balls rolling along grooves. This design was quite effective but had limited durability and suffered losses at large turning angles.
In 1936, Alfred H. Rzeppa improved the CV joint by using six balls, a spherical shape for the joint, and long guiding grooves. These joints, known as CV joints, became popular in all-wheel-drive systems, providing an even angular velocity of the shafts.

Over time, constant velocity joints continued to evolve and improve. New materials, more precise manufacturing technologies, and improved designs were introduced, increasing their reliability, durability, and efficiency.
The constant velocity joint, also known as a CV joint, is an important component in the drive of the leading wheels of a car. It is used to transfer torque from the gearbox to the leading wheels and allows them to rotate at significant turning angles, which is especially relevant for steerable wheels. 

Thus, the main task of the CV joint is to compensate for the difference in turning angles between the driving and driven parts, allowing them to rotate at the same angular velocity.
Today, the constant velocity joint has a complex structure, consisting of ball joints, shafts, and lubricant. The inner joint is usually connected to the gearbox, and the outer joint to the wheel hub. Modern constant velocity joints are widely used in the automotive industry and are a standard component in the drives of leading wheels. They provide smooth and stable wheel rotation during turns, improving the vehicle's maneuverability and ensuring driving safety.
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