Tunable torque transmitting shaft
AssigneeSteering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
InventorsSteven M. Thomas, Jon N. Miller, Eduardo R. Mondragon-Parra, Brian J. Kleinfeld
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Abstract
A torque transmitting shaft includes a first member and a second member. The first member has an inner surface that defines a plurality of engagement elements. The second member has a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion. The first end portion of the second member defines a splined portion. Each member of the splined portion is received within corresponding engagement elements of the plurality of engagement elements. Each member of the splined portion includes a first protrusion that engages the inner surface of the first member.
Claims8
A torque transmitting shaft comprising:
- a first member extending along an axis, the first member having an inner surface extending between a first end and a second end, the inner surface defining a plurality of engagement elements disposed proximate the first end;
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- a second member extending along the axis and received within the first member, the second member having a first end portion, a second end portion having a flanged surface that abuts the second end of the first member, and an intermediate portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, the first end portion of the second member defines a splined portion, each member of the splined portion is received within corresponding engagement elements of the plurality of engagement elements and each member of the splined portion includes a first protrusion that extends towards and engages a groove defined by the plurality of engagement elements.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.