Gliederwelle (陰性)

Description: Articulated shafts transmit rotary motion and torque between shafts that are not perfectly aligned. They are also used with machine elements that move in opposite directions. Large distances can be covered when using articulated shafts. They are subject solely to torsional stress. An articulated Shaft Joint consists of a shaft tube with a sliding section so that it can be altered in length to achieve an axial balance. The end piece of the shaft tube is shaped as a joint fork that is connected to the joint (usually a universal joint) via a Bearing. Articulated shafts are used predominantly when high speeds are involved and high torques need to be transmitted. To achieve smoother running they are therefore counterbalanced statically and dynamically with welded-on balancing plates. The best known application for articulated shafts is the use of cardan shafts in vehicles.