Patent ID: 6273825
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: F16D,Y10S

Abstract:
An assembly comprising a constant velocity universal joint having an outer joint part (50, 60), an inner joint pail (25) and torque transmitting elements (33, 34) which, in the direction of rotation, constitute positive engaging means between the outer joint part (50, 60) and the inner joint part (25), and having a shaft attachment flange (17) circumferentially secured to the outer joint part on a diameter outside a rolling circle of the torque transmitting elements (33, 34) and with there being provided centering means for centering the outer joint part (50, 60) relative to the shaft attachment flange (17), wherein the outer joint part (50, 60) comprises an integrally formed-on base (51, 61) towards the shaft attachment flange (17), and wherein the centering means are provided directly on the base (51, 61) on a diameter inside the rolling circle of the torque transmitting elements (33, 34).