Lightweight drive axle shaft

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9506497
APP PUB NO 20150285295A1
SERIAL NO

14247702

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A lightweight drive axle includes an elongate, tubular body having a first longitudinal end configured for coupling to a side gear in a differential and a second longitudinal end configured to support a vehicle wheel. The shaft further includes a screw disposed at the first longitudinal end of the body. The screw comprise a shank configured to be received within a bore in the body and a head having first and second portions. The first portion is disposed at one longitudinal end of the screw, has a first diameter and is spaced from the first longitudinal end of the body. The second portion is disposed between the first portion and the shank and has a second diameter less than the first diameter such that the first longitudinal end of the body and the first and second portions of the head define a groove configured to receive a shaft retainer.

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

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Khanfar, Adel Mohd Sterling Heights, US 5 31
Simon, Brian Anthony Bloomfield Hills, US 2 20

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