- 专利标题： Variable-wall light-weight axle shaft with an integral flange member and method for making the same
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申请号： US15448251申请日： 2017-03-02
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公开(公告)号： US10543717B2公开(公告)日： 2020-01-28
- 发明人: Adel Mohd Khanfar , Earl Paul Barker, II
- 申请人： U.S. Manufacturing Corporation
- 申请人地址： LU Luxembourg
- 专利权人： AAM INTERNATIONAL S.À R.L.
- 当前专利权人： AAM INTERNATIONAL S.À R.L.
- 当前专利权人地址： LU Luxembourg
- 代理机构： Foley & Lardner LLP
- 主分类号： B60B35/12
- IPC分类号： B60B35/12 ; F16C3/02 ; H05B6/02 ; B21D19/00 ; B21C23/08 ; B21K21/12 ; B21J5/08 ; B21K1/06 ; B21C1/18 ; B21C1/24 ; B60B27/06 ; B60B35/14
摘要：
A drive axle shaft and method for making the same are provided. The drive axle shaft includes an elongate tubular body and a wheel flange. The elongate tubular body has a longitudinal axis and comprises a first end portion and a second end. The second end is configured to be coupled to a side gear in a differential. The wheel flange is disposed at the first end portion and is configured to support a vehicle wheel. The elongate tubular body and the wheel flange are formed as a unitary body without any weld therebetween.