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Boot with insert

US10156268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

27Claims

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Assignee

GKN Driveline North America, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert L. Cassell · Carlos, US
Robert Paladichuk · Lancaster, US
Eric LaMothe · Troy, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 3, 2015
Grant date	Dec 18, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 3, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2003/846
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A boot assembly for a constant velocity joint includes a boot having a neck portion arranged to be received over a shaft that is coupled to the constant velocity joint, and a retainer or insert which may include a vent. The retainer or insert may be carried by the neck portion and has at least one flex feature to facilitate flexing thereof. The insert may have at least one projection that extends radially inwardly from the neck portion and defines part of an inner surface of the boot, or at least one vent path defined therein to facilitate venting of one or more chambers defined at least in part by the boot.

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