Patent ID: 11892039
Assignee: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 9:
10. A constant velocity joint boot assembly, comprising:
a flexible boot having a flexible portion including a plurality of convolutes extending between a first end and a second end along an axis, the first end defining a skirt having an engineered portion that extends between a distal end having a retaining tab and a proximal end that is disposed adjacent to the flexible portion, the engineered portion is provided with an integrally molded raised bumper that is disposed at the proximal end and is disposed adjacent to the flexible portion, with a band clamp region, configured for receipt of a band clamp, extending between the integrally molded raised bumper and the retaining tab, wherein the integrally molded raised bumper is provided with a plurality of protrusions that radially extend from an outer surface of the integrally molded raised bumper; and
wherein a height of the integrally molded raised bumper is greater than or equal to a height of the retaining tab.