Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – With testing or indicating
Patent
1998-06-18
2000-02-15
Bryant, David P.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
With testing or indicating
29452, B23Q 1700
Patent
active
060238305
ABSTRACT:
A method for installing a noise reduction structure within a vehicle driveshaft tube includes the initial step of disposing a reducing sleeve adjacent to a first end of the driveshaft tube. The reducing sleeve may define an inner surface that is tapered from a first diameter, which is slightly larger than the uncompressed outer diameter of the noise reduction structure, to a second diameter, which is approximately equal to the diameter of the first end of the driveshaft tube. Alternatively, the reducing sleeve may define an inner surface that is tapered from a first diameter and then rounded to a second diameter. A source of vacuum is disposed adjacent to a second end of the driveshaft tube, opposite the first end. The source of vacuum may be an accumulator tank and compressor assembly or a venturi arrangement. In any event, the noise reduction structure is disposed within the reducing sleeve and a vacuum is generated such that the vacuum draws the noise reduction structure into the driveshaft tube. To control the position of the noise reduction structure within the driveshaft tube, a limit switch can be positioned at a desired location within the driveshaft tube. When the leading end of the noise reduction structure touches the limit switch, the vacuum may be vented to the atmosphere, thereby preventing further movement of the noise reduction structure. Once installed within the driveshaft tube, the noise reduction structure expands outwardly into a light interference fit therewith. If desired, several methods are proposed to increase the force exerted on the noise reduction structure by the source of vacuum.
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Bowman Tyrone L.
Brazle Earl L.
Cole David Alvin
Koedam James G.
Manning Eric K.
Bryant David P.
Cozart Jermie E.
Dana Corporation
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