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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2011
Herbert Cermak, Bessenbach, DE;
Michael Zierz, Freiensteinau, DE;
Herbert Cermak, Bessenbach, DE;
Michael Zierz, Freiensteinau, DE;
GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH, Offenbach, DE;
Abstract
A sealing element for sealing a joint chamber of a constant velocity joint is disclosed. The sealing element comprises an inner collar for providing a sealing connection relative to an inner joint part of the constant velocity joint, an outer collar for providing a sealing connection relative to an outer joint part of the constant velocity joint, and a membrane portion which extends between the inner collar and the outer collar. The membrane portion between the inner collar and the outer collar is fold-free and substantially conical in shape. A joint assembly having a constant velocity joint and a sealing element is also disclosed.