Patent ID: 8425142
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Connecting arrangement for the rotationally fixed connection of components in the drive train of a vehicle with a first component, particularly designed as a shaft or a shaft journal in the drive train of a vehicle that is, at least in sections, provided with an essentially cylindrical outer surface with first torque transmission means, and a second component particularly designed as an inner hub of an articulated shaft provided with a central opening that has, at least in parts, an essentially cylindrical inner surface with second torque transmission means for receiving the cylindrical outer surface of the first component, whereby the first and/or the second component is a component of an articulated joint that can be moved in an axial direction and/or an articulated shaft that permits bending, and with a lockable connection device for axially fixating the two components to each other, characterized by, that an additional safety device is provided for retaining the connection device in its locked position, the connection device is provided with a safety ring that can be inserted to connect the two components in slots in the outer surface and the inner surface that are dedicated to each other, wherein the safety ring is made of an elastic material with, for example, a radially extending groove, whereby the safety ring has a profile that is essentially rectangular in cross section and at least one edge of the profile is provided with a defined chamfer for assembly and/or disassembly of the safety ring.