Patent ID: 7281984
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An improved joint assembly, comprising: a constant velocity joint having a constant velocity inner race and a constant velocity outer race, wherein at least one of; a ball spline joint selectively affixed to the constant velocity joint, the ball spline joint having an inner race and an outer race; and a boot affixable to the constant velocity joint and the ball spline joint to seal and house the combined joints, the boot comprising: a plurality of articulating convolutes; a grease catching member; a first stabilizing member joining the plurality of articulating convolutes and the grease catching member, the first stabilizing member adapted to ride above the inner race of the ball spline joint to provide stability at high speed; a plurality of plunging convolutes; a second stabilizing member joining the plurality of plunging convolutes and the grease catching member, the second stabilizing member having a substantially constant wall thickness and adapted to circumscribe the outer race of the ball spline joint at a generally predetermined distance to provide additional stability.