Patent ID: 7635307
Filing Date: 2009-12-22
Classification: F16D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A propshaft system comprising: a first constant velocity joint generally defining a first axis and having an inner first race, an outer first race, and a first grease cover mated to the outer first race, wherein the first grease cover is defined, at least in part, by a first grease cover flange surface and a first grease cover contour surface; a first flange having a first flange mating surface and a first flange contour surface, wherein the first flange is selectively coupled to the first constant velocity joint such that the first flange mating surface is in contact with the first grease cover flange surface, and the first flange contour surface is directly adjacent the first grease cover contour surface, wherein the first constant velocity joint and the first flange at least partially define a first connection apparatus; a second constant velocity joint generally defining a second axis and having an inner second race, an outer second race, and a second grease cover mated to the outer second race, wherein the second grease cover is defined, at least in part, by a second grease cover flange surface and a second grease cover contour surface; a second flange having a second flange mating surface and a second cover contour surface, wherein the second flange is selectively coupled to the second constant velocity joint such that the second flange mating surface is in contact with the second grease cover flange surface, and the second cover contour surface is directly adjacent the second grease cover contour surface, wherein the second constant velocity joint and the second flange at least partially define a second connection apparatus; and a propshaft portion extending at least partially between the first connection apparatus and the second connection apparatus, wherein the second grease cover contour surface will interfere with the first flange contour surface to provide a visual notification of incorrect orientation of the propshaft portion within the propshaft system.