👉 The term "shaftless" is a reference to the process or method of manufacturing, particularly in the automotive industry, where the shaft connecting two components is not fully integrated into one single unit. This means that the shaft is made up of individual parts that are separate from each other and can be separated for assembly. In an assembly line setting, it may occur when a car's transmission system is assembled using different components such as gears, clutch, and sensors, without any mechanical linkages between them.