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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 20, 1996
Norikazu Kurosu, Saitama-ken, JP;
Toru Iiizumi, Saitama-ken, JP;
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In an arrangement for mounting a tubular member, such as a part of a dynamic damper or a dust boot, made of elastomeric material onto a shaft member, an annular projection is formed integrally on the inner circumferential surface of the tubular sleeve member, and an endless band made of relatively rigid material such as steel is either insert molded in or fitted on the tubular sleeve member so as to surround the annular projection. The outer diameter of the shaft member is smaller than the inner diameter of the endless band, but is greater than the inner diameter of the annular projection. Therefore, the elastomeric tubular member can be firmly fitted onto a shaft easily and economically. Because the endless band can be made of a seamless solid ring or a welded ring, it is more reliable in use than conventional steel band fasteners. Since the endless band is uniform over its entire circumferential length, it is free from any rotational imbalance. Also, elimination of projecting parts which was inevitable in the conventional arrangement using steel band fasteners is beneficial as it reduces the chance of inadvertently catching or damaging any external object.