Method for forming an axle shaft and related axle shaft
US9895931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/426
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for forming an axle shaft that includes friction welding a tubular shaft to a shaft portion of a wheel flange. Portions of the joint members on the tubular shaft and the wheel flange are extruded into an annular weld cavity in the wheel flange during the formation of the friction weld. A related axle shaft is also provided.
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