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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2006
Thomas Weckerling, Bonn, DE;
Nader Khoshoei, Lohmar, DE;
Ramon Amenabar, Gipuzkoa, ES;
Xabier Ureta, Gipuzkoa, ES;
Jose M. Cubert, Gipuzkoa, ES;
Inaki Gutierrez, Gipuzkoa, ES;
Thomas Weckerling, Bonn, DE;
Nader Khoshoei, Lohmar, DE;
Ramon Amenabar, Gipuzkoa, ES;
Xabier Ureta, Gipuzkoa, ES;
Jose M. Cubert, Gipuzkoa, ES;
Inaki Gutierrez, Gipuzkoa, ES;
GKN Driveline International, GmbH, Lohmar, DE;
Abstract
A constant velocity ball joint is disclosed. The constant velocity ball joint may be a counter track joint, and may include first and second track pairs that form an opposite opening angle. The first track pairs may be provided with a track inflection point. The second track pairs may each form a second track centerline that has a path other than a singular circular path in a section between the central joint plane and the connection side.