Question

A constant velocity joint, consisting of a housing, a spider and a set of three rollers is called ............... joint.

• A. Rzeppa
• B. flexible
• C. tripod
• D. rigid

Hint:

Tip: Spider + 3 rollers = tripod CV joint for smooth drive!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Constant velocity (CV) joints are used in front-wheel-drive and independent suspension vehicles to transmit power smoothly at variable angles.
The tripod joint is one type of CV joint.
It consists of a three-roller spider mounted on the shaft which fits inside a housing.
The three rollers can slide in grooves inside the housing, allowing axial movement and angular flexibility.
This design helps accommodate suspension movement and maintain smooth power delivery.
Rzeppa joints use balls and cage, not a spider and three rollers.
Flexible or rigid are not specific CV joint types.
Therefore, the correct answer is tripod.