Patent ID: 6220969
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: F16B,F16D,F16J

Abstract:
A universal joint and boot assembly comprising:a first and second member engaging one another to transmit torque therebetween;a boot for sealing engagement between said first and second members,said boot having a flexible hollow body; and,complementary rib and groove members extending radially between said first member and an inner surface of said boot for sealingly connecting said first member to said boot;said groove defining a narrow throat at an entry thereto and a wide portion distal said throat;said rib having a narrow neck portion for registering with said throat and a wider head portion for registering with said wide portion, said head portion further having a tapered surface distal said neck portion which narrows away from said wider portion and said neck portion for facilitating insertion of said rib into said groove in a radial direction.