Integrated Axle Shaft Assembly for Multi-Mechanism Power Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transmission shafts in vehicles are limited in functionality and cannot meet the transmission requirements in complicated scenarios, necessitating a more versatile shaft assembly.
Innovation Solution
A shaft assembly with a connecting shaft comprising a first and second shaft segment connected by a connecting part that includes a mounting space for a driver, allowing a single power output end to drive multiple mechanisms, simplifying connections and reducing overall size.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional transmission shaft with one end connected to a driver and the other end to the power output end is used, then the structure is simple, but the functionality is limited and cannot meet complicated transmission scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission shaft is divided into a first shaft segment and a second shaft segment connected by a connecting part. The connecting part includes a mounting space for accommodating a driver, allowing the shaft to interface with multiple mechanisms while maintaining structural simplicity.
2Volume of moving object
If multiple separate transmission shafts are used to drive multiple mechanisms, then each shaft can be simple, but the overall size and occupied space increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple shaft segments are merged into a single integrated transmission shaft assembly with a common connecting part. This allows a single driver to power multiple mechanisms through the different shaft segments, reducing the overall occupied space while maintaining full transmission capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The driver is nested within the mounting space of the connecting part, allowing compact arrangement of components. The first and second shaft segments are arranged coaxially, with the connecting part nested between them, optimizing space utilization.
3Reliability
If a complex connection structure is used between the driver and the connecting shaft, then the transmission reliability is improved, but the overall size and assembly complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting part serves multiple functions: it connects the first and second shaft segments, provides a mounting space for the driver, and enables transmission connection between the driver and both shaft segments. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate connection components.
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AI summary
A shaft assembly and a vehicle are provided. The shaft assembly includes a connecting shaft that includes a first shaft segment, a second shaft segment, and a connecting part. The first shaft segment is configured to be in transmission connection with a first mechanism. The second shaft segment is configured to be in transmission connection with a second mechanism. The connecting part is located between the first shaft segment and the second shaft segment connects the first shaft segment and the second shaft segment. The connecting part is provided with a mounting space capable of accommodating a driver, and configured to be in transmission connection with the driver such that the connecting shaft transfers a power of the driver to the first mechanism and the second mechanism when the connecting part is driven by the driver to rotate.