End fitting for drive shaft assembly and method of manufacturing same

摘要: An end fitting for use in a vehicular drive shaft assembly includes body having cylindrical sleeve portion extending therefrom. The of the has plurality recessed areas formed therein which extend longitudinally from first to second thereof. may be defined by planar surfaces intersect at slight angle relative axis rotation Each cross sectional shape radial depth and chordal width. shapes vary along lengths Preferably, depths widths are minimum values adjacent maximum portion. To assemble assembly, adhesive is applied either outer surface or inner tube. Then, inserted within tube such that engages light press relationship. As leading edge tube, urged flow into areas. material subsequently cured form an bond between