Gimbal joint and method

A gimbal joint includes a monolithic first member including a first connection portion; and a monolithic second member including a second connection portion engaged with the first connection portion such that the monolithic first member and the monolithic second member are configured to move relativ...

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Hauptverfasser: Juan Jose Lara, Nathaniel Johnson, Graeme Thorogood, Julien Harry Cohen, Ricky Sasmal, William Denning
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A gimbal joint includes a monolithic first member including a first connection portion; and a monolithic second member including a second connection portion engaged with the first connection portion such that the monolithic first member and the monolithic second member are configured to move relative to each other about a plurality of axes. The first connection portion may include: a substantially spherical configuration and the second connection portion includes a socket, and the first connection portion is disposed at least partially in the socket; or a first loop engaged with a second loop of the second connection portion. The first member may include a plurality of structural portions and a support base. The support base may include an axially-extending aperture that extends through the support base. Embodiments include a method of forming a gimbal joint, the method comprising: forming a first portion of a first member, forming a first portion of a second member, forming a second portion of the first member at least partially around the first portion of the second member; and forming a second portion second structural portion of the second member at least partially around the second portion of the first member.