Abstract: A linkage generally consisting of a first shaft having a first connecting component provided with an annular in a face thereof, disposed coaxially with such first shaft; a second shaft having a second connecting component provided with an annular disposed axially with the second shaft inserted in the annular recess of the first component; and a set of circumferentially spaced threaded fasteners securing such first and second components together, wherein the first and second components are angularly displaced relative to a common axis thereof so that a residual imbalance of one of such components offsets a residual imbalance of the other of such components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for producing a torque-transmitting link on a drive shaft of a motor vehicle between two rotationally symmetrical components in the joint area, particularly the outer part (22) of a joint (18) of a drive shaft and a flange part (16) of a gearshaft, wherein said components are joined to each other by means of several screws (24) which are distributed in a peripheral direction. The screws cross through annular bearing surfaces (16a, 22a) of the components and an annular centering collar (16c) is formed on one component, encompassing the outer periphery of the other component in a loose fit. In order to obtain a productively advantageous and simple-to-mount link, a defined remaining balance error of at least one of the components is determined and peripherally marked, the component is fixed in a de-axised manner with respect to the other component according to the terms of the loose fit, and the remaining balance error is essentially compensated.

Abstract: A foldable construction incorporates both structural and ornamental qualities into a single form. The construction is made of a single, die-cut, nearly rectangular, blank of flat foldable material which is pre-creased with a unique configuration of fold lines. The completed structure is characterized by a convex dome shape on at least the top side. When folded to create a pair of opposing dome shapes, construction may take the form of a very solid, somewhat spherical, sculpture shape. Each dome is radially sectioned in an equal pattern around the axis of the dome and each section of the dome includes a recess portion which interrupts the outer skin and forms a structural rib. An internal support block may be used between the sets of structural ribs of the opposing domes to provide additional axial support.