摘要 |
A spline connection (10) is provided between a first part (12) and a second part (14) wherein a first set of internal splines (28) is formed on an inner cylindrical surface of the first part (12) and a second set of internal splines (30) is formed on an inner cylindrical surface of the second part (14). Also included is a connector sleeve (32) having first and second sets of external splines (38,40) formed thereon. The connector sleeve (32) is slideable between a pre-assembly position (as shown) located fully within the second part (14) and a fully assembled position in which a section of the connector sleeve (32) is located in the first part (12) and another section is located in the second part (14) so that the first set of external splines (38) engage the first set of internal splines (28) and the second set of external splines (40) engage the second set of internal splines (30). <IMAGE> |