Propeller shaft assembly for a motor vehicle especially a passenger car
US6241617A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S464/906
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a propeller shaft assembly for connecting the front gearbox output to the drive input of a rear axle drive of a passenger car. Said propeller shaft assembly comprises at least two propeller shaft portions 9, 10. Both are supported by an intermediate bearing 11 arranged in the connecting region. At the gearbox output end, there is provided a first joint 12. In the connecting region between the two propeller shaft portions 9, 10, there is provided a third joint 14. All joints 12, 13, 14 are provided in the form of constant velocity fixed joints. Additionally, towards the ends, there is provided a plunging element 16, 30 which is provided in the form of a rolling contact member guide which rollingly permit displacements along the longitudinal axis 32 and which additionally effect the transmission of torque. This assembly prevents any vibrational excitement either at the gearbox output end or at the axle drive end from reaching the propeller shaft assembly. As a result, the intermediate bearing 11 is not affected by vibrations. In this way, there are achieved quiet running characteristics, and any noise in the form of structure-borne sound is not transmitted.
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