Donald J Sacharski

US Patent:

20100190560, Jul 29, 2010

Filed:

Jan 29, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/361671

Inventors:

CASIMIR S. JAWOROWICZ - CHINA MI, US
DONALD SACHARSKI - EASTPOINTE MI, US

Assignee:

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - DETROIT MI

International Classification:

F16D 3/00

US Classification:

464150

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus are provided for assembling a flange joint for use in a driveline. In an exemplary embodiment the apparatus includes a first flange with a first recess. A second flange may be configured to join with the first flange for translating rotational motion between the first flange and the second flange, the second flange having a second recess corresponding in position to the first recess in the first flange. A shear force member may have a first part configured to contact the first recess and a second part opposite the first part configured to contact the second recess, the second part may have an inclined surface. Multiple fasteners may connect the first flange to the second flange such that the inclined surface of the shear force member is held in contact with the second recess.