PROPELLER SHAFT

(1): The propeller shaft transfers engine torque to the rear axle through one or more universal
joints.
(2) Sleeve and sliding shaft
(3): The splines on the ends at the propeller shaft fit perfectly into the splines in the sleeve.
This allows a length variation between the driving and the driven unit to vary slightly without
damaging the output and input bearings. Main bearing
(4): The main bearing support and guide the propeller shaft.
(5): The flanges connect the propeller shaft to the gearbox.
SLIP JOINT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT
Requirements of Propeller shaft:
For achieving efficient functions, the following are expected in a propeller shaft

(1) High torsional strength: Therefore, they are made of soild or hollow circular
cross section

(2) Toughened and hardened: Therefore, thet are made of superior quality steel and
are induction hardened

(3) Efficiently jointed: Therefore they are generally welded by submerged are
carbon di oxide welding process.

(4) Dynamically balanced: Since the phenomenon of whirling may be critical at

higher speeds, therefore, propeller shafts are tested on electronic balancing machine.

(5) Reduced thrust loads. Since resonance is dangerous for the life of shaft. It also
transmits excessive dynamic force to the shaft's end supports, and so its occurrence
should be avoided.
 Precision universal joint PRUD'HOMME
Transmissions Precision universal joint
3d model universal joint ...

A universal joint, universal coupling, U-joint,

Huco Huco-Pol Single Universal Joint With Brass
Cardan joint, Hardy-Spicer joint, or Hooke's
Yoke, Acetal, Inch.
joint.
 Rare axie

Rare axle
 Rare axle drive

Connection between axle and Frame should withstand

•Weight of body, torque reaction, the driving thrust, the sideway forces.
(i)Hotchkiss Drive.
(ii) Toque tube drive: In this type of drive, the spring takes only the side thrust
besides supporting the body weight.
Automobile rare axle
DIFFERENTIALS