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US 7,297,065 B2Granted
Automotive driveline components manufactured of silicone materials
AssigneeGKN Driveline North America, Inc.
InventorShen-Ling Allen Wang
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Abstract
A sealing component constructed of silicone compound for use in high-temperature, high-speed and high-angle applications is disclosed. The disclosed silicone material may also be reinforced with fibers for added stiffness and stability.
Claims11
An automotive driveline assembly, comprising:
- a constant velocity joint;
- a dust boot seal disposed about the constant velocity joint, the dust boot seal having a unitary body constructed of silicone material capable of withstanding at least 150° C. operating temperature, wherein said silicone material is comprised of amorphous silica, one or more silicone additives, polymethylsiloxane;
- peroxide and at least one pigment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.