Cardan shafts, also known as universal joints or drive shafts, transmit torque from the driving to the driven unit and are proven components in technical engineering. They enable the connection between two shafts that are not aligned and allow angular deflection in any plane. Length variations between the shaft ends are compensated by splined sliding components. The application of universal shafts results in the following cost reductions for the user:
The overall function of a Cardan shaft can be subdivided in three single functions:
Torque and speed of Cardan Shaft.
Changing distance between power input and output of Cardan Shaft.
Changing angle between power input and output of Cardan Shaft.