Patent ID: 6533669
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
A constant velocity joint comprising:a hollow outer joint member including an inner surface having a plurality of grooves formed therein; an inner joint member disposed within said outer joint member, said inner joint member including an outer surface having a plurality of grooves formed therein, each of said inner joint member grooves being associated with an outer joint member groove; a hollow cage disposed between said outer joint member and said inner joint member, said cage including a plurality of openings formed therethrough; a ball disposed in each of said plurality of openings formed through said cage, said balls extending into said associated inner and outer joint member grooves to provide a rotational driving connection between said outer joint member and said inner joint member; a sealing assembly including a first sealing member sealingly connected to said outer joint member and a second sealing member sealingly connected to said inner joint member, portions of said first and second sealing members overlapping one another; and an intermediate sealing member extending between said overlapping portions of said first and second sealing members for providing a seal therebetween.