ty20404
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So, I'm not certain this is the exact section to be posting this so Mods please move if necessary...
I'm doing my senior design project at NC State (Engineering) and we are looking at redesigning a half shaft for a military vehicle (I won't get too into specifics because I know how the military is). Currently they're using a ball style plunger CV joint on the inner and an Rzeppa on the outer. Well, they're failing for some reason and we're thinking that it's due to the fact that the boots cannot withstand the extreme flexure or heat produced by the joints, and particulates are intruding, causing premature failure. These things are operating at some intense angles (ride height adjustable too) and I don't seem to think that these joints are particularly accommodating for this application.
Having done an SYE and being educated on the ins and outs of Double Cardan Joints I was curious if anyone may have some information or a really good source to find some information on articulation angles of the joint.
We're looking into other options but having experience with Double Cardans I'm tasked with looking into the feasibility of having a twin double cardan shaft with a spline in-between. Essentially removing the possibility of dirt getting into critical components and reducing the amount of heat produced by each joint throughout the articulation range.
Any help is much appreciated!
I'm doing my senior design project at NC State (Engineering) and we are looking at redesigning a half shaft for a military vehicle (I won't get too into specifics because I know how the military is). Currently they're using a ball style plunger CV joint on the inner and an Rzeppa on the outer. Well, they're failing for some reason and we're thinking that it's due to the fact that the boots cannot withstand the extreme flexure or heat produced by the joints, and particulates are intruding, causing premature failure. These things are operating at some intense angles (ride height adjustable too) and I don't seem to think that these joints are particularly accommodating for this application.
Having done an SYE and being educated on the ins and outs of Double Cardan Joints I was curious if anyone may have some information or a really good source to find some information on articulation angles of the joint.
We're looking into other options but having experience with Double Cardans I'm tasked with looking into the feasibility of having a twin double cardan shaft with a spline in-between. Essentially removing the possibility of dirt getting into critical components and reducing the amount of heat produced by each joint throughout the articulation range.
Any help is much appreciated!
