##  [Universal Joint](/index.php/universal-joint) 

  ##  [Universal Joint](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/universal-joint-0) 

  

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Definition

A mechanical joint consisting of two yokes connected by a cross‑shaped pin (spider) that transmits rotary motion between non‑collinear shafts by permitting angular misalignment; a single conventional Cardan (universal) joint transmits torque but produces cyclic variation in output angular velocity when shafts are at an angle, unless configured in compound arrangements that mitigate that variation.