Rotary shafts – gudgeons – housings – and flexible couplings for ro – Coupling accommodates drive between members having... – Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin
Patent
1998-01-15
2000-01-04
Lillis, Eileen Dunn
Rotary shafts, gudgeons, housings, and flexible couplings for ro
Coupling accommodates drive between members having...
Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin
464173, 277433, 277928, 137 47, F16D 320
Patent
active
060104090
ABSTRACT:
A vent regulator device adapted for use in a constant velocity joint including a housing having an inner surface defining an inner cavity. The inner surface includes an annular portion, and a domed portion which has a relatively small vent hole centrally located therein. The vent regulator device further includes a member having a first end and a second end where the first end is mounted to the inner surface of the housing and the second end is disposed proximate the vent hole. When the constant velocity joint is in one of either a static state and an active state rotating at speeds below a predetermined threshold, the vent hole is overlappingly covered by the first end of the member, thereby preventing grease from penetrating the hole. Moreover, when the constant velocity joint is in an active state rotating at speeds above the predetermined threshold, centrifugal forces cause the second end of the member to move away radially from the vent hole to allow venting of air therethrough.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1803510 (1931-05-01), Schmieding et al.
patent: 2662536 (1953-12-01), Martiniak et al.
patent: 4188780 (1980-02-01), Penny
patent: 4265265 (1981-05-01), Wallace et al.
patent: 4319467 (1982-03-01), Hegler et al.
patent: 4417880 (1983-11-01), Kumagai et al.
patent: 4436310 (1984-03-01), Samabe et al.
patent: 4541817 (1985-09-01), Sawabe et al.
patent: 4995620 (1991-02-01), Zawaski et al.
GKN Automotive Inc.
Lillis Eileen Dunn
Nylander Mick A.
LandOfFree
Venting constant velocity 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 Venting constant velocity joint, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Venting constant velocity joint will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1068337