Constant velocity joint vent
US6530843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S464/906
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A constant velocity joint vent for use in a constant velocity joint. The vent includes a permeable membrane located within a chamber of the vent. The vent further includes a neck having a plurality of orifices thereabout, wherein the orifices allow gases to travel between an interior and exterior of the vent. The orifices also provide a secondary function of stopping any lubricant from entering and contaminating the permeable membrane of the vent system.
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