Patent ID: 6739976
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: F16C,F16D,F16J,Y10T

Abstract:
A driveshaft assembly comprising:a shaft including a first member having a splined inner surface, and including a second member having a splined outer surface adapted to telescopically slide into and rotationally engage said splined inner surface of said first member; an insert formed of a first, relatively soft, compliant material, said insert having a splined inner surface adapted to telescopically slide over and seal against said splined outer surface of said second member; and a boot member formed of a second, relatively sturdy material adapted to resist ballooning in response to centrifugal forces generated during high-speed rotation of said shaft members, said boot including a first collar portion adapted to seal against said insert, including a second collar portion adapted to seal against said first member, and including a boot portion having annular folds and extending between said first collar portion and said second collar portion.