SLIP JOINT FOR USE IN A DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEM

摘要

A sliding spline type of slip joint includes male and female splined members having portions that cooperate for concurrent rotational movement and for relative axial movement. A coating of a material is provided on the portion of the male splined member, and a plurality of ribs is provided on the coating of the material that cooperates with the portion of the female member. The ribs are separated by lands that do not cooperate with the portion of the female member. The pluralities of ribs may be circumferentially aligned with one another.