| 摘要 |
A method is provided for securing first (16) and second (18) splined members together, such as a midship tube shaft (16) to an end fitting (18) in a driveshaft assembly (10), to prevent relative axial movement from occurring therebetween. Initially, a first splined member (16) is provided that includes an outer surface having a recess (16d) and a plurality of external splines provided thereon. Also, a second splined member (18) is provided that includes an inner surface a plurality of internal splines provided thereon. The inner surface of the second splined member is disposed about the outer surface of the first splined member (16) such that the plurality of internal splines cooperate with the plurality of external splines. Then, a portion of the second splined member (18) is deformed into the recess (16d) of the first splined member (16) to secure the first and second splined members (16,18) together, while preventing relative axial movement from occurring therebetween. |
