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2. Universal joint - Wikipedia

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   Ephriam Shay's locomotive patent of 1881, for example, used double universal joints in the locomotive's drive shaft. [15] Charles Amidon used a much smaller universal joint in his bit-brace patented 1884. [16] Beauchamp Tower's spherical, rotary, high speed steam engine used an adaptation of the universal joint c. 1885. [17]

3. Rag joint - Wikipedia

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   "Rag joints" were used on some American cars, including GM full size sedans, into the mid 90s. An older vehicle with loose steering or "play in the steering wheel" is often found to have a worn rag joint. One can reach inside the cab and wiggle the steering wheel while watching the rag joint move without the input shaft moving.

4. Steering column - Wikipedia

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   A steering column may also perform the following secondary functions: energy dissipation management in the event of a frontal collision; provide mounting for: the multi-function switch, column lock, column wiring, column shroud(s), transmission gear selector, gauges or other instruments as well as the electro motor and gear units found in EPAS and SbW systems;

5. Linkage (mechanical) - Wikipedia

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   Joints that connect bodies in this system remove degrees of freedom and reduce mobility. Specifically, hinges and sliders each impose five constraints and therefore remove five degrees of freedom. It is convenient to define the number of constraints c that a joint imposes in terms of the joint's freedom f, where c = 6 − f.

6. Rod end bearing - Wikipedia

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   A rod end bearing, also known as a heim joint (N. America) or rose joint (U.K. and elsewhere), is a mechanical articulating joint. Such joints are used on the ends of control rods, steering links , tie rods , or anywhere a precision articulating joint is required, and where a clevis end (which requires perfect 90-degree alignment between the ...

7. BMW recalls 2024: Check the list of models recalled this year

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   Several recalls were issued this year for BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) vehicles. The recall report data is from Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 27, 2024. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT ...