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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 27, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2009
Herbert Cermak, Bessenbach, DE;
Herbert Cermak, Bessenbach, DE;
GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH, Offenbach, DE;
Abstract
A connecting assembly comprises a shaft journal with an outer journal groove; a constant velocity universal joint with an inner joint part which, for the purpose of transmitting torque, is connected to the shaft journal in a rotationally fixed way and which comprises a sleeve projection, wherein, in an outer circumferential face of the sleeve projection, there is provided an engagement recess; a securing sleeve for axially fixing the inner joint part relative to the shaft journal; wherein the securing sleeve comprises inner holding portions which engage the journal groove, as well as outer holding portions which engage the at least one engagement recess.