Collapsible driveshaft
US6193612A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C3/03
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A driveshaft assembly includes a male shaft and a female shaft slidably engaged with the male shaft. The shafts absorb energy during axial deformation of the driveshaft while substantially maintaining radial alignment of the male and female shafts.
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