Method of fabricating a shaft assembly

Details Method of fabricating a shaft assembly Method of fabricating a shaft assembly

2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Hong, John C. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

C029S507000, C029S508000, C029S506000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07143510

ABSTRACT:
An assembly provides metallic ends to a composite shaft and a method of fabricating such an assembly. The composite shaft is preferably comprised of reinforced fibers. A metallic inner sleeve is positioned in the cavity of one end of the shaft. A metallic outer sleeve is positioned around the end of the shaft having the inner sleeve therein. The outer sleeve may include structural features, such as dimples, that ensure a stable connection between the sleeve and the shaft. The sleeves are compressibly forced onto the shaft, thereby forming the assembly. Both sleeves are metallic, and therefore provide a surface onto which weld joints can be formed. A preferred method of assembly includes the steps of expanding the inner sleeve and compressing the outer sleeve against the shaft.

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