Patent ID: 7534172
Filing Date: 2009-05-19
Classification: F16D,F16J,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A direct torque flow constant velocity joint connector comprising: an outer joint part having an inner and outer surface and outer ball tracks located on said inner surface; an inner joint part having inner ball tracks and being configured to be directly connected to a drive unit to form a DTF connection, wherein said drive unit is one of a differential, transmission and transfer case; a cage; a plurality of balls provided in the cage and engaging the inner and outer ball tracks; and a non-rotating boot having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end is axially secured to said outer surface of said outer joint part opposite said ball tracks while providing rotational freedom between said boot and said outer joint part, and wherein said second end is configured to selectively attach to a non-rotating portion of said drive unit when the inner joint part is connected to the drive unit.