Patent ID: 8597131
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: F16C,F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A driveshaft mechanism comprising: a non-metallic driveshaft having a first end and a second end, an exterior surface, and an interior surface defining an interior cavity; a driveshaft insert having a first open end, an interior surface, at least one spline extending radially inwardly from the interior surface, and an exterior surface; wherein a portion of the exterior surface of the driveshaft insert is adhered to the interior surface of the non-metallic driveshaft fixing the driveshaft insert relative to the non-metallic driveshaft such that they rotate together; wherein the driveshaft insert comprises a sidewall surrounding a longitudinal axis; wherein the driveshaft insert defines a second open end; wherein the driveshaft insert includes a first portion extending from the first open end to a first radially outwardly extending wall portion; and wherein the first radially outwardly extending wall portion is configured to limit axial displacement of the non-metallic driveshaft toward the second open end.