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cardan shaft

noun

Etymology

Named after Girolamo Cardano.

Definitions

  1. A driveshaft with a universal joint at one or both ends.

    • Two Voith-North British hydraulic transmissions are fitted, each connected through a Hardy Spicer cardan shaft to its appropriate diesel engine.
    • Each axle of every 82ft-long car is powered by a 170kW traction motor with flexible cardan shaft drive.

  2. Alternative form of cardan shaft.

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