Patent ID: 6264568
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A constant velocity joint and shaft assembly comprising:a shaft;a first joint part connected to the shaft such that the first joint part is moveable along a portion of the shaft;a second joint part cooperable with the first joint part to transmit torque therebetween;a sleeve slidably engageable with the shaft, said sleeve having first and second ends, the second end is connected to the first joint part such that the sleeve is moveable with the first joint part and at least one slot that is configured to allow the sleeve to expand radially; anda boot having a first end connected to the sleeve proximate the first end of the sleeve, and a second end associated with the second joint part;wherein when the first joint part moves along the shaft, the sleeve moves with the first joint part, thereby causing the boot to move with respect to the shaft.