Fastener for bellows, having a male and a female end segment

US10082165B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GKN Driveline International GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Markus Deisinger · Siegburg, DE
• Ralf Schumacher · Lemgo, DE
• Joachim Wette · Hennef (Sieg), DE
• Daniela Ballas · Remscheid, DE
• Andreas Gehrke · Siegburg, DE
• Ludger Wenning · Neunkirchen, DE
• Achim Pfeifer · Siegburg, DE
• Maik Lehmann · Seelscheid, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 25, 2016
• Grant date: Sep 25, 2018
• Expiry date: Oct 25, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16L33/02
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener, in particular for bellows, comprises a male end segment and a female end segment complementary to the male end segment. The fastener can be used to fasten bellows to joint housings and/or shafts, said fastener having improved closing behavior.