Patent ID: 7607986
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A convoluted boot defining a longitudinal axis and adapted to seal an annular chamber between an outer joint part of a tripode joint and a shaft connected to an inner joint part of the tripode joint, the boot comprising: an elastic adapter ring for attaching to the outer joint part; and an elastic boot portion integrally connected to the adapter ring and which extends between the adapter ring and a collar for fixing on the shaft, wherein the adapter ring comprises a cylindrical outer face and an inner face whose cross- section is adapted to an outer contour of the outer joint part and which is adapted to be form-fittingly arranged on the outer joint part, wherein the adapter ring comprises thickened portions distributed circumferentially, the thickened portions comprising a plurality of holes which start from an end face of the adapter ring and are arranged to form a honeycomb structure, wherein at least in one radial longitudinal section, at least two holes are arranged radially adjacent to one another.