Boot retainer for a mechanical joint
US5183351A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32754
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A constant velocity joint has a low profile boot retainer which seals and retains a boot on the joint. The boot retainer also retains the joint's internal components within the outer race. The low profile feature allows for the use of this boot retainer when space is at a premium. The retainer has an inner and outer band which sandwich the rubber or plastic boot between them and provide a seal between the boot and the constant velocity joint outer race.
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