Boot for joints, such as constant velocity joints, with a transition area

US8747239B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GKN Driveline International GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Joachim Wette · Hennef (Sieg), DE
• Markus Deisinger · Siegburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 22, 2013
• Grant date: Jun 10, 2014
• Expiry date: Feb 22, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16J3/041
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A boot for joints, such as constant velocity joints, has a first attachment region and a fold region with a plurality of folds with peaks and roots and a transition area adjacent to the last fold arranged near said first attachment region. The transition area comprises a connecting root between said last fold in the transition part, wherein at least part of said transition part is inclined towards said first attachment region.