The following are some common drive shaft joints and connections

Drive Shaft

The following are some common drive shaft joints and connections

Joint (Universal Joint): U-joint is a common drive shaft joint used to connect two shaft segments, allowing the shaft to transmit power at different angles and axial deviations. It consists of two cruciform cross shafts and four bearings capable of transmitting torque and rotational motion.

CV joint (Constant Velocity Joint): CV joint is also a common drive shaft joint, used to transmit power and torque, and maintain a constant speed ratio. The CV joint can work under the conditions of large angle and high speed rotation, and is often used in the drive shaft of front-wheel drive vehicles.

Gear Coupling: A gear coupling is a mechanical coupling used to connect two drive shafts. It consists of gears capable of transmitting high torque and rotational motion. Gear couplings are commonly used in high power and high speed transmission systems.

Elastic Coupling (Elastic Coupling): An elastic coupling is an elastic element used to connect a drive shaft. It is made of elastic material that absorbs vibrations and shocks, reducing the load and noise transmitted to the drive shaft and other components.

Sleeves and bearings: The connecting parts of the drive shaft also include sleeves and bearings. The shaft sleeve is used to fix the position of the drive shaft and support the shaft section to ensure its smooth rotation. Bearings are used to support and guide the drive shaft, reducing friction and wear.

These drive shaft joints and connections are precision designed and manufactured to ensure drive shaft reliability, durability and transmission efficiency. They play a key role in connecting and transmitting power in vehicles and mechanical equipment. Proper joints and connections need to be selected based on specific application needs and drive shaft design and ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes.