Patent · US Expired

Structure for mounting boot

USRE34341E · kind E · reissue

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Filing dateApr 17, 1992
Grant dateAug 10, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

A structure for mounting a boot for a homokinetic joint. The boot is mounted between an outer ring of the joint and a shaft with both ends thereof engaging the outer peripheries of the outer ring and the shaft. Fastening bands are put on the engaging portions. Further, rubber rings are fitted on the outer peripheries of the outer ring and the shaft. The boot is formed in both end portions thereof with a predetermined number of slits axially extending from its ends inwardly. The rubber rings are provided with protrusions adapted to engage both ends of the boot, which is engaged in a groove formed in the outer ring and the shaft.

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