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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2000
Werner Jacob, Frankfurt, DE;
Achim Jacob, Kiel, DE;
GKN Lobro GmbH, , DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a constant velocity joint having a plate-metal slotted, annular outer part,which comprises first outer running grooves,and second outer running grooves,extending in opposite directions and which is received in a receiving part,Furthermore, the constant velocity joint comprises an inner part,with first inner running grooves,and second inner running grooves,Between said outer part and inner part, there is arranged a cage,which serves to guide balls,which engage the respective running grooves. The outer part,which is divided and consists of segments is secured in the receiving part,in the axial direction and in the circumferential direction. The constant velocity joint in the above design is easy to produce from plate metal by simple tools.