CV joint/Tripod Joint Force Diagrams

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Does anyone have some sort of diagram showing the forces on a CV and/or Tripod joint? I am doing some efficiency testing and I'm not entirely sure how to calculate forces and work transmitted through the joints.

Zach P.
Rensselaer Motorsport

[dmacke]

There are multiple SAE technical papers on CV joint efficiency. I would take a look at those. That's my first step.

[Dunk Mckay]

There's also a book ( a rare) book, by Seherr Thoss, Universal Joint and Driveshafts, that covers CV joints in great detail.

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K. I'll take a look. Thanks

Zach P.
Rensselaer Motorsport