An axle shaft (20) has an inboard end portion (30) with a spline (34) for engagement with a differential assembly (12) and an outboard end (40) with a flange (50) for mounting a wheel hub assembly (14). One or both of the end portions (30, 40) have cavities (36, 60) for weight reduction. The inboard end portion cavity (36) extends underneath the spline (34). The outboard end portion cavity (60) extends completely underneath the flange (50).


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    Title :

    Axle shaft


    Additional title:

    Achswelle
    Arbre d'essieu



    Publication date :

    2019-05-08


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60B VEHICLE WHEELS , Räder für Fahrzeuge / F16C SHAFTS , Wellen



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