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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2007
Richard Alfred Compau, Holly, MI (US);
Sam Junior D'angelo, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Michael James Miller, White Lake, MI (US);
David G. Sasseen, Allenton, MI (US);
Brian Valovick, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Hans Wormsbaecher, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Richard Alfred Compau, Holly, MI (US);
Sam Junior D'Angelo, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Michael James Miller, White Lake, MI (US);
David G. Sasseen, Allenton, MI (US);
Brian Valovick, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Hans Wormsbaecher, Lake Orion, MI (US);
GKN Driveline North America, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A constant velocity joint and a boot for a constant velocity joint are disclosed. The boot generally includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel is in fluid communication with a joint chamber of the constant velocity joint. The first channel is also in communication with the second channel and generally allows airflow therethrough while resisting clogs from lubricant. Additionally, the second channel generally allows airflow therethrough to the atmosphere while resisting passage of foreign contaminants therethrough.