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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2001
Claude Neviani, Mezy sur Seine, FR;
GKN Automotive AG, Lohmar, DE;
Abstract
The invention concerns a bellows ( ) designed to be coupled by a front end region ( ) to a first rotary member ( ) and by a rear end region ( ) to a second rotary member ( ). The bellows rear end region ( ) is provided, over at least part of its periphery whereof the axial curve has a transverse contour with inflection points, a radially projecting lug ( ) designed to be housed in a groove ( ) of the second rotary member to retain axially the bellows rear end region ( ) relative to the second rotary member ( ), and sealing means designed to be supported on the second rotary member. The sealing means are axially located on the same side as at least part of the lug ( ) retaining the bellows rear end region ( ). The invention is applicable to tripod constant velocity universal joints.