Energy absorbing constant velocity joint boot assembly
US10788079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J3/041
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A constant velocity joint boot assembly includes a flexible boot having a flexible portion extending between a first end and a second end along an axis. The first end is disposed about a portion of a constant velocity joint and the second end is disposed about a portion of a shaft assembly. The first end defines a skirt having an engineered portion that elastically absorbs and/or reflects impact energy.
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