Transmission joint with bellows dust-guard
AssigneesSociete Anonyme Automobiles Citroen, Automobiles Peugeot
InventorJacques P. Dore
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Abstract
The invention relates to a transmission joint with bellows-type elastomer dust-guard comprising an inner element rigid with a first shaft and drivingly engaged for rotation with an outer element rigid with a second shaft, the bellows dust-guard comprising end collars adapted to be fastened by clamping the one to the outer element and the other to the first joint shaft. According to the invention, the inner space of the joint and dust-guard assembly is adapted to be connected to the surrounding atmosphere by means of a split resilient ring interposed between the first shaft and the corresponding end collar, and so shaped as to permit the passage of air along this shaft in the clamped collar condition.
Claims5
A transmission joint with a bellows-type dust-guard of elastomer, the joint comprising an inner element rigid with a first shaft and drivingly engaging for rotation an outer element rigid with a second shaft, said bellows dust-guard comprising end collars fastened by clamping means, the one to said outer element and the other to said first joint shaft, means being provided for connecting the inner space of the joint and dust-guard assembly to the surrounding atmosphere, said connecting means comprising a split resilient ring interposed between said first shaft and the corresponding end collar, and so shaped as to provide a free air passage along said shaft when the collar is clamped in position.
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