Patent ID: 6540616
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
A constant velocity joint for use in a vehicle drive train, said constant velocity joint comprising:an outer race, said outer race defining a part of a chamber for the constant velocity joint; an inner race; a rolling element disposed between said inner race and said outer race; a cage in contact with said rolling element; a boot cover connected to one end of said outer race; a shaft engaging said inner race; a boot in contact with said boot cover on one end thereof and in contact with said shaft on a second end thereof; a plug located at one end of said chamber, said plug having an opening therein; a vent comprising a circumferential base, a cylindrical projection extending from said base, a flange extending from a surface of said cylindrical projection, and a valve arranged on an end of said cylindrical projection opposite the circumferential base, wherein said circumferential base and said flange are adapted to engage said plug opening and wherein said valve includes a flattened bill section.