Patent ID: 6554714
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: F16C,F16D,Y10S

Abstract:
A tube assembly comprising:an extruded metal matrix composite dynamic torque tube having a front end and a rear end; and end fittings attached to the front and rear ends of the torque tube; wherein the end fittings on the front and rear ends of the tube may be the same or different, and are selected from the group consisting of external spline shafts, flanged yokes, external stub shafts, slip flanges, CV joints, double Cardan joints, sleeve couplings, weld yokes, and combinations thereof, and wherein the tube comprises a base material metal and boron carbide particles in a ratio of approximately between 2:1 to 10:1 by weight, and the base material metal is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, titanium, and alloys thereof.