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CV joints are commonly known for being part of the driveline on a motor vehicle. This allows the output speed to equal the input speed no matter the angle of the joint. This joint is usually found on the outer end of a driveshaft which connects the wheels. [2]
A man named Alfred Hans Rzeppa invented a version of the CV joint in 1926. He worked as an engineer for Ford Motor Company when he created this joint and came back to improve the design 10 years later in 1936.
An alternative to this joint would be the Universal Joint, which allows freedom of movement when the wheels are turned. This is due to the two U-shaped hinges oriented at 90 degrees from each other that are connected to a cross shaft or ball. This joint can cause vibrating in the driveline when turning at sharp angles.
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