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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2007
Michael Vincent Madden, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Andrew Patrick Gregory, Beeston, GB;
Noel W. Sutton, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Shen-ling Allen Wang, Northville, MI (US);
Michael Vincent Madden, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Andrew Patrick Gregory, Beeston, GB;
Noel W. Sutton, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Shen-Ling Allen Wang, Northville, MI (US);
GKN Driveline North America, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
An embodiment of a constant velocity joint includes a first rotational member having a generally cylindrical surface. The generally cylindrical surface is defined, at least in part, by a groove portion. The constant velocity joint further includes a grease cover selectively positioned adjacent the first rotational member. An edge portion of the grease cover is positioned within the groove to at least partially retain the grease cover in a desired position.