Understanding the Inner Workings of Driveshafts: A Comprehensive Guide

Driveshafts

• The video discusses the evolution of driveshafts from horse-drawn implements to modern automobiles.

• Watkins and Bryson's patent in 1861 introduced the first modern conceptualization of a drive shaft.

• Early automobiles primarily used chain drives for their simplicity, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Ball and trunion universal joints superseded Cardon joints, allowing for up to 25 degrees of movement.

• The late 1920s saw the introduction of double Cardon shafts as a solution to the limitations of single Cardon universal joints.