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Universal joint having a flexible boot

US4820238A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 1987
Grant dateApr 11, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S464/906
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A universal joint provided with a joint body having an inner ring disposed at one end of a first shaft and an outer ring disposed at one end of a second shaft, and a flexible boot fitted at its opposite ends to said outer ring and the first shaft. Inside the flexible boot is formed a sealed space in which grease for lubricating the joint body is enclosed and which is charged with nitrogen gas.

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