Shielded sealing system for a constant velocity joint

Details Shielded sealing system for a constant velocity joint Shielded sealing system for a constant velocity joint

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Dunwoody, Aaron (Department: 3679)

Rotary shafts, gudgeons, housings, and flexible couplings for ro

Housing

Flexible housing

C464S175000, C277S634000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07097568

ABSTRACT:
To protect a joint from exposure to contaminants and loss of lubricant disposed within a joint a traditional joint includes a sealing system. Typically the sealing system includes a boot and a boot cover. To produce a more effective joint, the sealing system of the present invention further includes a shield to protect the boot and the boot cover from exposure to contaminants by providing a barrier therebetween. The joint of the present invention includes a shield having several embodiments including an elastomer sleeve, a rigid cylindrical tube and a thermoplastic second boot.

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