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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2007
Applicants:
Michael Madden, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Brian Michael Valovick, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Jake Lawson, St. Joseph, MI (US);
Inventors:
Michael Madden, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Brian Michael Valovick, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Jake Lawson, St. Joseph, MI (US);
Assignee:
GKN Driveline North America, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 3/22 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A connection system for a grease cover of a constant velocity joint includes a groove portion formed in a generally annular portion of the constant velocity joint. The generally annular portion is defined, at least in part, by an inner surface. The system also includes an insertion tool a grease cover selectively positioned at least partially within the groove portion. The grease cover includes an outer edge portion.