Patent · US Expired

Vented studyoke on slip-between-center driveshaft

US5772520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 1996
Grant dateJun 30, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 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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