Cardan joint

[ kahr-dan ]
/ ˈkɑr dæn /

noun

Machinery. a universal joint consisting of a crosslike piece, opposite ends of which rotate within the forked end of each of the two shafts connected.

Origin of Cardan joint

1900–05; named after G. Cardano (1501–76), Italian mathematician, its inventor

British Dictionary definitions for cardan joint

cardan joint
/ (ˈkɑːdæn) /

noun

engineering a type of universal joint in a shaft that enables it to rotate when out of alignment

Word Origin for cardan joint

C20: named after Geronimo Cardan (1501–76), Italian mathematician