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Old 26th April 2021, 20:29   #1
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I never knew this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmV4qwLfOMY

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Old 27th April 2021, 10:32   #2
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i'd never have thought of that.
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That isn't a constant velocity joint though, although it does demonstrate the need for CV joints.

This is a clever take on a CV coupling:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEvaOg7glKk











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Old 27th April 2021, 15:42   #4
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That isn't a constant velocity joint though, although it does demonstrate the need for CV joints.

This is a clever take on a CV coupling:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEvaOg7glKk










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is it a UV joint?

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Old 27th April 2021, 22:23   #5
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Yes and with two universal joints and a splined extendable shaft it is a Cardan shaft, named after the chap who invented it.
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