A driveshaft assembly

By using a split-design drive shaft assembly, the problem of material waste caused by replacing the entire drive shaft in existing technologies is solved, and the damaged parts can be easily replaced and reliably connected.

CN224311599UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02SUZHOU JIWEITE MASCH TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU JIWEITE MASCH TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing integrated design of automotive driveshafts means that when a portion is damaged, the entire shaft needs to be replaced, resulting in material waste and reduced efficiency.

Method used

The drive shaft assembly adopts a split design. The main shaft is composed of a first shaft body and a second shaft body. The universal joint is fixed to the main shaft through a fixing component. The universal joint and the shaft body are set separately, which facilitates subsequent replacement and maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It enables the replacement of only the damaged parts, reducing material waste and improving maintenance efficiency and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a transmission shaft assembly belongs to the field of automobile parts, including the main shaft, the both ends of main shaft are equipped with the connecting block, the opposite side of two connecting blocks is fixedly installed with the universal joint, the opposite end of two universal joints is equipped with the flange plate, and the opposite end of two connecting blocks and main shaft is equipped with the fixed component between. The main shaft includes the second shaft body and sets up the first shaft body at the both sides of second shaft body, and is equipped with the assembly component between two first shaft bodies and second shaft body. The utility model discloses main shaft is assembled by two first shaft bodies and second shaft body, and the universal joint of main shaft two ends is fixed by fixed component, and the universal joint, first shaft body and second shaft body are split and set up between, are convenient for subsequent replacement maintenance, and are favorable for reducing the waste of material.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts, and more specifically, to a drive shaft assembly. Background Technology

[0002] An automotive driveshaft is a mechanism that connects two shafts whose axes do not coincide, and enables the two shafts to transmit motion at the same angular velocity. Its function is to transmit the engine's power from the transmission to the car wheels, and to meet the rotation angle requirements of the outer end of the vehicle's driveshaft.

[0003] In some existing automotive driveshaft systems, damage to a portion of the driveshaft makes repair inconvenient and may necessitate replacing the entire driveshaft, resulting in material waste and reduced product efficiency. Therefore, we propose a new driveshaft assembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a drive shaft assembly, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A drive shaft assembly includes a main shaft, with connecting blocks at both ends of the main shaft, universal joints fixedly installed on opposite sides of the two connecting blocks, flanges at opposite ends of the two universal joints, and fixing components between the two connecting blocks and the opposite ends of the main shaft.

[0006] The main spindle includes a second spindle body and first spindle bodies disposed on both sides of the second spindle body, and an assembly assembly is provided between the two first spindle bodies and the second spindle body.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the main shaft of the product is fixed by the first shaft body and the second shaft body through the assembly components, and the universal joint is fixed to both ends of the main shaft through the fixing components. The opposite ends of the two universal joints are provided with flanges to facilitate subsequent connection with components. The first shaft body, the second shaft body and the universal joint are set separately, which facilitates subsequent replacement and maintenance. When a part of the product is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be replaced, which reduces the waste of materials.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixing assembly includes a plug rod fixedly installed on one side of the two connecting blocks, slots matching the plug rods on both sides of the main shaft, screw rods fixedly installed on the opposite ends of the two plug rods, and threaded grooves matching the screw rods on the opposite inner walls of the two slots. The plug rods and the slots on the same side are fixed together by a first bolt.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, when installing the universal joint, the worker places the plug rod installed at one end of the universal joint into the slots opened at both ends of the main shaft, and then rotates the universal joint to make the universal joint drive the screw rotate, thereby making the screw engage with the screw groove opened in the slot on the same side, which can play the role of initially fixing the universal joint. Then, by passing the first bolt through the main shaft and engaging with the screw hole opened in the side wall of the plug rod on the same side, the universal joint can be further fixed, which helps to maintain the stability of the assembly of the universal joint and the main shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the assembly includes an assembly block disposed at one end of two first shafts, and two ends of the second shaft are provided with assembly grooves that match the assembly blocks on the same side. The sidewalls of the two first shafts and the second shafts are provided with multiple assembly plates arranged in a ring array. The sidewalls of the two first shafts and the second shafts are provided with grooves that match the assembly plates on the same side. The assembly plates and the grooves on the same side are fixed together by second bolts.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when the spindle needs to be assembled, the worker will engage the assembly block installed at one end of the first spindle with the assembly slots opened at both ends of the second spindle. Through the cooperation of the assembly block and the assembly slots, the first and second spindles can be positioned and assembled. After the first and second spindles are initially assembled, the worker will place the assembly plate in the groove opened at the opposite end of the first and second spindles, and then fix it with the second bolt to fix the assembled spindle.

[0012] Furthermore, two symmetrically distributed positioning blocks are fixedly installed on the inner side of each assembly plate, and a positioning groove matching the positioning block is opened on the inner wall of the groove on the side away from the assembly plate on the same side.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, a positioning block is provided on the inner side of the assembly plate. The positioning block engages with the positioning groove opened in the groove on the same side, which can play the role of positioning the assembly plate and facilitate subsequent fixing.

[0014] Furthermore, stabilizing blocks are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the two opposing sides of the two assembly slots. The opposite ends of the two stabilizing blocks slide through the assembly blocks on the same side, and the opposite ends of the two first shafts are provided with stabilizing slots that match the stabilizing blocks on the same side.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, a stabilizing block is provided in the assembly slot. When the assembly block moves into the same side assembly slot, the stabilizing block slides through the same side assembly block and engages with the stabilizing slot opened in the first shaft body, thereby further positioning and stabilizing the first shaft body and the second shaft body, which is convenient for subsequent fixing.

[0016] Furthermore, a protective sleeve is fitted on the side wall of the spindle, and two symmetrically distributed limiting posts are fixedly installed on the inner walls of both ends of the protective sleeve. The side wall of the spindle is provided with limiting holes that match the limiting posts on the same side.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, a protective sleeve is fitted on the side wall of the spindle to protect the spindle. The protective sleeve has a limiting post inside, which engages with the limiting hole opened on the side wall of the spindle to position the protective sleeve. The protective sleeve is made of rubber and has a certain deformation capacity, which makes it easy to fit onto the side wall of the spindle.

[0018] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0019] (1) In this utility model, the main shaft is assembled from two first shafts and a second shaft, and the universal joints at both ends of the main shaft are fixed by a fixing component. The universal joints, the first shafts and the second shafts are set separately, which facilitates subsequent replacement and maintenance and helps to reduce material waste.

[0020] (2) In this utility model, the first shaft and the second shaft are fixed together by an assembly component, and the first shaft and the second shaft are fixed together by the insertion of an assembly block, an assembly groove, a stabilizing block and a stabilizing groove, which plays the role of positioning and stabilizing the first shaft and the second shaft, facilitating subsequent fixing, and helping to maintain the stability of the spindle assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drive shaft assembly of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a development view of the main shaft in the transmission shaft assembly of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 The transmission shaft assembly of this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a view of the protective sleeve unfolded in the drive shaft assembly of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the main shaft of the drive shaft assembly in this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0027] 1. Protective sleeve; 2. Main shaft; 21. First shaft body; 211. Slot; 212. Assembly block; 22. Second shaft body; 221. Assembly groove; 222. Stabilizing block; 3. Connecting block; 31. Insert rod; 4. Universal joint; 5. Assembly plate; 51. Positioning block; 6. Groove; 61. Positioning groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0032] Please see Figure 1-5 A drive shaft assembly includes a main shaft 2, with connecting blocks 3 at both ends of the main shaft 2. Universal joints 4 are fixedly installed on opposite sides of the two connecting blocks 3, and flanges are provided on opposite ends of the two universal joints 4. A fixing assembly is provided between the two connecting blocks 3 and the opposite ends of the main shaft 2. The fixing assembly includes insert rods 31 fixedly installed on opposite sides of the two connecting blocks 3. Slots 211 matching the insert rods 31 on the same side are opened on both sides of the main shaft 2. Screws are fixedly installed on opposite ends of the two insert rods 31. Threaded grooves matching the screws on the same side are opened on the inner wall of the opposite side of the two slots 211. The insert rods 31 and the slots 211 on the same side are fixed together by a first bolt.

[0033] When installing the universal joint 4, the worker places the insert rod 31 installed at one end of the universal joint 4 into the slots 211 opened at both ends of the main shaft 2, and then rotates the universal joint 4 to drive the screw to rotate, so that the screw engages with the screw groove opened in the slot 211 on the same side, which can play the role of initially fixing the universal joint 4. Then, by passing the first bolt through the main shaft 2 and engaging with the screw hole opened on the side wall of the insert rod 31 on the same side, the universal joint 4 can be further fixed, which helps to maintain the stability of the assembly of the universal joint 4 and the main shaft 2.

[0034] The main shaft 2 includes a second shaft body 22 and first shaft bodies 21 disposed on both sides of the second shaft body 22. An assembly assembly is provided between the two first shaft bodies 21 and the second shaft body 22. The assembly assembly includes an assembly block 212 disposed at one end opposite to the two first shaft bodies 21. The two ends of the second shaft body 22 are provided with assembly grooves 221 that match the assembly blocks 212 on the same side. The sidewalls of the two first shaft bodies 21 opposite to the second shaft body 22 are provided with multiple assembly plates 5 arranged in a ring array. The sidewalls of the two first shaft bodies 21 and the second shaft body 22 opposite to each other are provided with grooves 6 that match the assembly plates 5 on the same side. The assembly plates 5 and the grooves 6 on the same side are fixed together by second bolts. The inner walls of the two assembly grooves 221 opposite to each other are fixedly installed with stabilizing blocks 222. The opposite ends of the two stabilizing blocks 222 slide through the assembly blocks 212 on the same side. The opposite ends of the two first shaft bodies 21 are provided with stabilizing grooves that match the stabilizing blocks 222 on the same side.

[0035] When the spindle 2 needs to be assembled, the worker engages the assembly block 212 installed at one end of the first shaft 21 with the assembly slots 221 opened at both ends of the second shaft 22. Through the cooperation of the assembly block 212 and the assembly slots 221, the first shaft 21 and the second shaft 22 can be positioned and assembled. The assembly slots 221 are equipped with stabilizing blocks 222. When the assembly block 212 moves into the same side assembly slot 221, the stabilizing block 222 slides through the same side assembly block 212 and engages with the stabilizing slot opened in the first shaft 21, thereby further positioning and stabilizing the first shaft 21 and the second shaft 22. After the first shaft 21 and the second shaft 22 are initially assembled, the worker places the assembly plate 5 into the groove 6 opened at the opposite end of the first shaft 21 and the second shaft 22, and then fixes it with the second bolt, which can fix the assembled spindle 2.

[0036] Two symmetrically distributed positioning blocks 51 are fixedly installed on the inner side of the assembly plate 5. The inner wall of the groove 6 away from the assembly plate 212 on the same side is provided with a positioning groove 61 that matches the positioning block 51 on the same side. The positioning block 51 is provided on the inner side of the assembly plate 5. By engaging the positioning block 51 with the positioning groove 61 in the groove 6 on the same side, the assembly plate 5 can be positioned, which is convenient for subsequent fixing.

[0037] A protective sleeve 1 is fitted on the side wall of the spindle 2. Two symmetrically distributed limiting posts are fixedly installed on the inner walls of both ends of the protective sleeve 1. The side wall of the spindle 2 has limiting holes that match the limiting posts on the same side. The protective sleeve 1 is fitted on the side wall of the spindle 2 to protect the spindle 2. The protective sleeve 1 has limiting posts inside. The limiting posts engage with the limiting holes on the side wall of the spindle 2 to position the protective sleeve 1. The protective sleeve 1 is made of rubber and has a certain degree of deformation to facilitate its subsequent fitting onto the side wall of the spindle 2.

[0038] The implementation principle of this utility model embodiment is as follows: In this product, the main shaft 2 is fixed by the first shaft body 21 and the second shaft body 22 through the assembly assembly, and the universal joint 4 is fixed to both ends of the main shaft 2 through the fixing assembly. The opposite ends of the two universal joints 4 are provided with flanges to facilitate subsequent connection with components. The first shaft body 21, the second shaft body 22 and the universal joint 4 are set separately to facilitate subsequent replacement and maintenance. When a part of the product is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be replaced, which reduces the waste of materials.

[0039] The above are all preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape and principle of this utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drive shaft assembly, characterized in that: Includes a main shaft (2), with connecting blocks (3) at both ends of the main shaft (2), universal joints (4) fixedly installed on opposite sides of the two connecting blocks (3), flanges at opposite ends of the two universal joints (4), and fixing components between the two connecting blocks (3) and opposite ends of the main shaft (2); The main shaft (2) includes a second shaft (22) and a first shaft (21) disposed on both sides of the second shaft (22). An assembly assembly is provided between the two first shafts (21) and the second shaft (22).

2. The drive shaft assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a plug rod (31) fixedly installed on the opposite side of the two connecting blocks (3). The main shaft (2) has slots (211) on both sides that match the plug rod (31) on the same side. A screw is fixedly installed at the opposite end of the two plug rods (31). The inner wall of the opposite side of the two slots (211) has a screw groove that matches the screw on the same side. The plug rod (31) and the slot (211) on the same side are fixed together by a first bolt.

3. The drive shaft assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly assembly includes an assembly block (212) disposed at one end opposite to the two first shafts (21). The two ends of the second shaft (22) are provided with assembly grooves (221) that match the assembly blocks (212) on the same side. The sidewalls of the two first shafts (21) and the second shaft (22) opposite to each other are provided with a plurality of assembly plates (5) arranged in a ring array. The sidewalls of the two first shafts (21) and the second shaft (22) opposite to each other are provided with grooves (6) that match the assembly plates (5) on the same side. The assembly plates (5) and the grooves (6) on the same side are fixed together by second bolts.

4. A drive shaft assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two symmetrically distributed positioning blocks (51) are fixedly installed on the inner side of each assembly plate (5). The inner wall of the groove (6) away from the assembly block (212) on the same side is provided with a positioning groove (61) that matches the positioning block (51) on the same side.

5. A drive shaft assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: Stabilizing blocks (222) are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the two assembly slots (221) on opposite sides. The opposite ends of the two stabilizing blocks (222) slide through the assembly block (212) on the same side. The opposite ends of the two first shafts (21) are provided with stabilizing grooves that match the stabilizing blocks (222) on the same side.

6. A drive shaft assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main shaft (2) is fitted with a protective sleeve (1) on its side wall. Two symmetrically distributed limiting posts are fixedly installed on the inner walls of both ends of the protective sleeve (1). The main shaft (2) has a limiting hole that matches the limiting post on the same side.