Convoluted boot assembly
US7607986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D3/2055
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a convoluted boot which serves to seal an annular gap between an outer joint part of a tripode joint and a shaft connected to the inner joint part of the tripode joint. The convoluted boot 1 comprises an elastic adapter ring 2 for being attached to the outer joint part and a boot portion 3 connected thereto and extending between the adapter ring 2 and a collar 5 for being fixed to the shaft. The adapter ring 2 comprises a cylindrical outer face 10 and an inner face 8 whose cross-section is adapted to the outer contour of the outer joint part and which is form-fittingly positioned on the outer joint part. At least in partial regions of the wall formed between the inner face 8 and the outer face 10, there is provided a plurality of holes 12 which start from an end face or radial face of the adapter ring and are arranged to form a honeycomb-like structure.
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