Drive shaft
US6626763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/78
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive shaft for transmitting an engine revolution to a rear axle of a motor vehicle comprises, a first shaft comprising a first yoke fixed to an end of the first shaft, a second shaft comprising a second yoke fixed to an end of the second shaft. The second yoke being made of a metal plate by press-forming. A coupling is provided between the first yoke and the second yoke, the coupling having a high-rigidity in a rotating direction of the drive shaft and having an elasticity in an axial direction of the drive shaft.
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