Shaft to socket connection having an interference fit
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1. A shaft having an end adapted to be inserted in an opening of a socket for transmitting rotational forces between the shaft and the socket, said end comprising:
- a first portion defining a first axis and having a predetermined first cross section generally complementary to the socket opening; and
a second portion connected to said first portion and having a second cross section similar to said first cross section, said second portion being axially offset from said first portion to cause an interference fit when said end is inserted in the socket opening.
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Abstract
A shaft having an end adapted to be inserted in an opening of a socket for transmitting rotational forces between the shaft and the socket. The end comprises a first portion defining a first axis and having a predetermined first cross section generally complementary to the socket opening, and a second portion connected to the first portion and having a second cross section similar to the first cross section. The second portion is axially offset from the first portion to cause an interference fit when the end is inserted in the socket opening.
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1. A shaft having an end adapted to be inserted in an opening of a socket for transmitting rotational forces between the shaft and the socket, said end comprising:
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a first portion defining a first axis and having a predetermined first cross section generally complementary to the socket opening; and
a second portion connected to said first portion and having a second cross section similar to said first cross section, said second portion being axially offset from said first portion to cause an interference fit when said end is inserted in the socket opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A vehicle power seat track adjuster comprising:
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a first track;
a second track;
a motor;
a transmission drive that enables movement of said first track relative to said second track; and
a shaft for connecting said to said transmission drive block, said shaft having an end adapted to be inserted in an opening of a socket within said for transmitting rotational forces between said shaft and said socket, said end comprising a first portion defining a first axis and having a predetermined first cross section generally complementary to the socket opening, said end also comprising a second portion connected to said first portion and having a second cross section similar to said first cross section, said second portion being axially offset from said first portion to cause an interference fit when said end is inserted in the socket opening.
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