Shaft support assemblies having cross member assembly for transmitting torque through various axes and vehicle including same

A vehicle comprising:

• a frame;
• a swing member pivotally attached to the frame;
• an axle support assembly comprising:
• a driven member rotatably coupled with the swing member;
• and
• a cross member assembly comprising:
• a first pivot member pivotally coupled with the driven member and pivotable with respect to the driven member about a first axis;
• and
• a second pivot member pivotally coupled with the first pivot member and pivotable with respect to the first pivot member about a second axis;
• and
• an axle coupled with one of the first and second pivot members and rotatable about a third axis;
• wherein rotation of the housing about the housing axis facilitates rotation of the axle about the third axis.

A shaft assembly comprising:

• a shaft;
• and
• a cross member assembly comprising:
• a first pivot member configured for pivoting with respect to a driven member and pivotable about a first axis;
• and
• a second pivot member pivotally coupled with the first pivot member and pivotable with respect to the first pivot member about a second axis;
• and
• wherein the shaft is coupled with the second pivot member, and the first pivot member and the second pivot member cooperate to facilitate pivoting of the shaft about a third axis.