Constant velocity joint
US8246475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J3/042
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A boot assembly and constant velocity joint utilizing the boot assembly is provided. The constant velocity joint and boot assembly includes a first shaft, the first shaft having an axle portion extending between a first end and a second end, at least one of the first end and the second end having an enlarged joint portion. It also includes a hollow boot disposed on the first shaft having a joint end and a shaft end, the joint end disposed proximate the enlarged joint portion and the shaft end disposed proximate the axle portion. The constant velocity joint also includes a spacer, the spacer having an inner surface disposed on the axle portion and an outer surface having the shaft end of the boot disposed thereon.
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