Method of forming a constant velocity joint boot
US10352370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2003/22316
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A constant velocity joint boot assembly includes a boot-can having an axially extending main cylindrical body, a radially extending transition portion, an axially extending and generally cylindrical mounting portion. The radially extending transition portion intersects the axially extending main cylindrical body and the generally cylindrical mounting portion. A flexible boot member may be attached to an inner surface of at least two of the cylindrical body, the transition portion and the mounting portion at a coupling region. A method of forming the flexible boot member includes first forming the boot in an outwardly extending conical shape, and then rolling and/or inverting a portion of the boot so that the boot arcs inwardly upon itself and forms a diaphragm.
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