Patent ID: 9452639
Filing Date: 2016-09-27
CPC Classification: B60B,B60Y,F16C,Y02T,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An axle shaft assembly for a vehicle, the axle shaft assembly comprising: a tubular axle shaft having a first end, a second end, a central portion, a circumference and a longitudinal cavity extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the tubular axle shaft is formed from a material having a first modulus of elasticity, and wherein the tubular axle shaft is rotatable; a first insert positioned internal to the longitudinal cavity at the first end of the tubular axle shaft, wherein the first insert comprises a thickness adapted to provide the first end of the tubular axle shaft with an altered suspension characteristic throughout the circumference of the tubular axle shaft; and a second insert positioned internal to the longitudinal cavity at the second end of the tubular axle shaft, wherein the second insert comprises the thickness and is adapted to provide the second end of the tubular axle shaft with the altered suspension characteristic throughout the circumference of the tubular axle shaft, wherein the rotation of the tubular axle shaft transmits torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle.