Cardan joint, three-quarter viewPerspective
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Cardan joint

An exposed universal joint with crossed yokes.

AssemblyCouplingParametric

A static universal-joint study with perpendicular yokes, a crossed center pin, bored shaft collars, and contrasting bearing caps. The open assembly makes the relationship between the two yokes easy to inspect. Dimensions and clearances are illustrative; the model has no kinematic constraints or validated torque rating.

Free to use & adapt · CC BY 4.0
17Mesh parts
13.3kTriangles
3File formats

Model details

Dimensions (W × D × H)44 × 44 × 80.8 mm
Model complexityAdvanced
Mesh parts17 separate meshes
Triangle count13,268
Coordinate systemMillimetres · Y up
Created withAI · Shared by Joshua
Added to the collection9 September 2026
LicenseCreative Commons BY 4.0 ↗

A starting point for making. These are original concept models. Check dimensions, tolerances, mesh intersections, and material suitability before fabrication. Assembly exports contain multiple parts; separate and prepare them in your CAD or slicing tool.

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STL files are unitless. Import at millimetre scale. Source uses Three.js; see the source guide for editing and regenerating models.