Variable-wall light-weight axle shaft with an integral flange member and method for making the same

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United States of America

PATENT NO 10543717
APP PUB NO 20170173999A1
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15448251

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A drive axle shaft and method for making the same are provided. The drive axle shaft includes an elongate tubular body and a wheel flange. The elongate tubular body has a longitudinal axis and comprises a first end portion and a second end. The second end is configured to be coupled to a side gear in a differential. The wheel flange is disposed at the first end portion and is configured to support a vehicle wheel. The elongate tubular body and the wheel flange are formed as a unitary body without any weld therebetween.

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AAM NORTH AMERICA INC1209 ORANGE STREET NEW CASTLE COUNTY WILMINGTON DE 19801

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Barker,, II Earl Paul St. Clair, US 3 13
Khanfar, Adel Mohd Sterling Heights, US 5 31

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