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Length
dimesions The operating length of a universal shaft is determined by: ![]() ![]() The following abbreviations are used: Lz = Compressed length This is the shortest length of the shaft. A further compression is not possible. La = Length compensation The universal shaft can be expanded by this factor La is a constant factor for each universal shaft. An expansion beyond that factor is not permissible. Lz + La = Max. perm. operating length LBmax. ![]() ![]() During operation the universal shaft can be expanded up to this length. The optimum working length LB of a universal shaft is achieved if the length compensation is extracted by one-third of its length. ![]() Arrangements of cardan shafts A tandem arrangement of universal shafts could become necessary ![]() ![]() Basic forms of shaft combinations: Universal shaft with intermediate shaft ![]() Universal shaft with two intermediate shafts ![]() 2 universal shafts with double intermediate bearing ![]() In case of such arrangements the individual yoke positions and deflection angles are to be adjusted with regard to one another in such a way that the degree of non-uniformity (see "Kinematic's of Hookes joint") and the reaction forces acting on the connection bearings (see "Load on bearings of the connected units") are minimized. |
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