Flexible boot for enclosing a universal joint

Details Flexible boot for enclosing a universal joint Flexible boot for enclosing a universal joint

1996-09-27

1997-12-09

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Seal for a joint or juncture

Seal between relatively movable parts

Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member

F16J 1532

Patent

active

056952023

ABSTRACT:
A flexible boot (10) comprises a body (80) which defines a cavity (82) for receiving a universal joint (50). A first end portion (100) of the body (80) encircles an intermediate steering shaft (30). The first end portion (108) includes a pair of annular ribs (110 and 112) and a first annular lip (102) which extends radially inward to provide a seal between the first end portion (100) of the body (80) and the intermediate steering shaft (30). The pair of annular ribs (100 and 112) are located adjacent the first annular lip (102) and extend radially inward. The pair of ribs (110 and 112) define a recess (118) therebetween. The flexible boot (10) further comprises a bearing (90) in the recess (118) for supporting rotation of the intermediate steering shaft (30) relative to the flexible boot (10), and a second end portion (120) of the body (80) which includes a second annular lip (122) for receipt in a groove (62) on a steering gear housing (60) to secure the body (80) to the steering gear housing (60). A center portion (140) of the body (80) interconnects the first end portion (100) with the second end portion (120). The center portion (140) is axially expandable.

REFERENCES:
patent: Re33701 (1991-09-01), Triquet
patent: 2702996 (1955-03-01), Davis
patent: 2761295 (1956-09-01), Davis
patent: 4003667 (1977-01-01), Gaines et al.
patent: 4282722 (1981-08-01), Orain
patent: 4360209 (1982-11-01), Ukai et al.
patent: 4456269 (1984-06-01), Krude et al.
patent: 4673188 (1987-06-01), Matsuno et al.
patent: 4957469 (1990-09-01), Zollinger
patent: 5230660 (1993-07-01), Warnke
patent: 5251916 (1993-10-01), Martin et al.
patent: 5366316 (1994-11-01), Cymbal
patent: 5509324 (1996-04-01), Cymbal
patent: 5568930 (1996-10-01), Urbach

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Flexible boot for enclosing a universal joint does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Flexible boot for enclosing a universal joint, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Flexible boot for enclosing a universal joint will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1601796