Shield for use in a constant velocity joint
AssigneeGKN Automotive AG
InventorJohn A. Ramey
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Abstract
A barrier for use in a constant velocity joint wherein the constant velocity joint has a lubricant within an outer race and a boot secured to a boot cover. The barrier includes a shield wherein that shield is in contact with the outer race and the boot cover. The shield generally has a body with a cup shaped cross section and a circumferential flange extending therefrom. The shield provides a barrier between the boot and the heat and grease lubricant of the constant velocity joint.
Claims20
A heat and grease shield for use in a constant velocity joint, said shield including:
- a body generally having a cup shaped cross section;
- and
- a flange extending from one end of said body.
A barrier for use in a constant velocity joint, said constant velocity joint having a lubricant within an outer race and a boot secured to a boot cover, said barrier including:
- a shield, said shield in contact with the outer race, and the boot cover, said shield having a body with a generally cup-shaped cross section, said shield having a circumferential flange extending from said body.
A constant velocity joint for use in a vehicle, the constant velocity joint having a lubricant therein, said constant velocity joint including:
- an outer race;
- an inner race located within said outer race;
- a boot cover connected to an end of said outer race;
- a shaft engaging said inner race;
- a boot in contact with said boot cover and said shaft;
- and
- a shield in contact with said outer race and said boot cover.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.