摘要 |
A flexible element, for example a flexible shaft, has a core ( 12 ) and a tubular sheathing ( 16 ) protecting the latter. Sleeve elements ( 20 ) surround the core and hold the tubular sheathing ( 16 ) between them. Different co-efficients of thermal expansion of the material for the tubular sheathing in comparison to the material of the core have previously led to undesirable distortions. To avoid these distortions in a structurally simple manner, at least one sleeve element ( 20 ) holds the tubular sheathing ( 16 ) with limited axial play ( 26 ). The play compensation between the sleeve element ( 20 ) and tubular sheathing ( 16 ) is particularly advantageous when the sleeve elements ( 20 ) are used for fixing the flexible elements ( 10 ).
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