Vented studyoke on slip-between-center driveshaft
US5772520A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86268
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vented slip joint assembly includes a first shaft with a first end having an externally splined portion. A second internally splined shaft is drivably connected at a first end to the first shaft. A seal sealingly engages the first shaft and the first end of the second shaft. A vent is provided in the first shaft to provide fluid communication to the second end of the first shaft.
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