Abstract: A sealed joint assembly includes an outer joint part (3) with outer ball tracks (9), an inner joint part (4) with inner ball tracks (10), torque transmitting balls (6) which are guided in pairs of tracks and held in a cage (7) with cage windows (8). A sleeve (16) is connected to the inner joint part (4) and is coaxially arranged thereto. A sealing mechanism (12) with an annular cap (13) is fixed to the outer joint part (3) and includes a sealing diaphragm (15) with an outer collar (18) connected to the annular cap (13) and an inner collar (19) sealingly connected to the sleeve (16). A securing ring (20) fixes the inner collar (19) on the sleeve (16). The sleeve (16) has an annular groove (33) which is engaged by the sealing diaphragm (15) by an inner annular bead (32) formed on the inner collar (19).

Abstract: A drive assembly of a propeller shaft for use in the driveline of a motor vehicle, includes an intermediate bearing (31); a constant velocity universal joint (34); a shaft journal (33) having a first journal diameter (D1), and a free journal end which is connected to the constant velocity universal joint (34) and having a second journal diameter (D2), wherein a first journal length (L1) is measured between the bearing center of the intermediate bearing (31) and the joint center (34), and a second journal length (L2) is measured between the axial securing ring and the joint center; a rolling boot (43) is connected to an outer joint part (35) by a first collar and is positioned on the shaft journal (33) by a second collar; wherein the ratio between the second journal length (L2) and the second journal diameter (D2) is less than 2.0.

Abstract: A constant velocity joint-wheel hub assembly wherein the wheel hub includes a sleeve portion for receiving a wheel bearing and a flange for threading on a wheel and wherein the constant velocity joint has an annular outer joint part with apertures at both ends. Axial tensioning means pass through the sleeve portion and, through one aperture, engage the outer joint part. The sleeve portion and the outer joint part contact one another in an axially mutually supporting way. The axial tensioning means include a hollow member which is supported on the wheel hub and on the outer joint part. Between the sleeve portion and the outer joint part, there are provided form-fitting engagement means for the purpose of transmitting torque between the wheel hub and the constant velocity joint.

Abstract: A joint seal of a constant velocity universal joint which has a sealing effect relative to a shaft journal includes an axial securing sleeve which is connected to the inner joint part and which ends in individual axial fingers which radially elastically engage an annular groove in the shaft journal, wherein the ventilation channels for the joint interior of the constant velocity universal joint are formed by axial slots between the individual axial fingers which freely end in the interior of the rolling boot and can be closed towards the outside of the rolling boot by a sealing lip which is formed on to the rolling boot, which, in the position of rest, annularly sealingly contacts the shaft journal and which, at an increased speed, lifts off the shaft journal to expose the ventilation channels.

Abstract: A wheel hub/universal joint assembly having an axis of rotation A constant velocity universal joint with an outer joint part, an inner joint part, and torque transmitting balls. The outer joint part has a first face toothing which engages a second face toothing provided at a collar on a sleeve portion of the wheel. Clamping means axially clamps the wheel hub to the outer joint part 22. The clamping means is axially supported on the wheel hub and the outer joint part 22. The ratio of the axial length BL of the wheel bearing 13 and the mean diameter DV of the face toothing is smaller than 0.63, i.e. BL/DV<0.63.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting assembly which is used, more particularly for use in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The connecting assembly comprises a shaft journal 3 with an outer journal groove 34; a constant velocity universal joint 4 with an inner joint part 6 which, for the purpose of transmitting torque, is connected to the shaft journal 3 in a rotationally fixed way, wherein the inner joint part 6 comprises a sleeve-like portion 20 with an inner annular groove 35; a radially elastically widenable axial securing ring 30 which is provided for axially fixing the inner joint part 6 and which is positioned in the journal groove 34 of the shaft journal 3; and securing means 41 which are fixed to the sleeve-like portion 20 and prevent the axial securing ring 30 from being radially widened.

Abstract: A connecting assembly for use in the propeller shaft of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The connecting assembly comprises a shaft journal with an annular groove,;a constant velocity universal joint with an inner joint part which is connected in a rotationally fixed way to the shaft journal for the purpose of transmitting torque; an axial securing ring for the inner joint part, which axial securing ring is positioned in the annular groove of the shaft journal; and a holding ring which is releasably connected to the inner joint part; wherein, in a mounted condition of the inner joint part, the axial securing ring is axially fixed on the shaft journal between a contact face of the inner joint part and the holding ring connected to the inner joint part.

Abstract: A connecting assembly for transmitting torque comprising a shaft journal with an outer annular groove and a hollow shaft with an inner annular groove, wherein, for torque transmitting purposes, the hollow shaft is rotationally fixed to the shaft journal and comprises at least one recess towards the outer circumferential face of the hollow shaft in a partial circumferential region of the inner annular groove. The connecting assembly also includes a radially elastically widenable axial securing ring which is positioned in the outer annular groove of the shaft journal and in the inner annular groove of the hollow shaft, wherein the axial securing ring comprises at least one outwardly projecting projection which is arranged in the at least one recess of the hollow shaft, and securing means which cover the at least one recess and prevent the axial securing ring from being radially widened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting assembly, more particularly for use in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The 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.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel hub/universal joint assembly with an axis of rotation A.

Abstract: A connecting assembly between a shaft journal (11) which is supported, and a universal joint (12) whose inner joint part (24) is engaged by the shaft journal (11) in a rotationally fast way, wherein there is provided an axially effective engaging connection between a securing sleeve (41) axially firmly connected to the inner joint part (24) and an annular groove (39) on the shaft journal (11).

Abstract: An outer joint part of a constant velocity universal joint for a wheel hub-constant velocity fixed joint unit wherein a wheel hub (60, 90) with a through-aperture (59, 89) carrying inner shaft teeth (44, 74) is clamped relative to the outer joint part (46, 76) of a constant velocity universal joint (42, 72), to which outer joint part (46, 76) there is formed on a journal (53, 83) with outer shaft teeth (54, 84), wherein the inner shaft teeth (44, 74) of the through-aperture (59, 89) and the outer shaft teeth (54, 84) of the journal (53, 83) engage one another and wherein a double-row wheel bearing (43, 73) is slid on to the wheel hub (60, 90) which wheel bearing comprises an inner bearing race (64, 94) which directly supports an end face (52, 82) of the outer joint part (46, 76), wherein the ratio of the journal diameter at the journal base (DZ) and the journal length (LZ) is greater than 0.95.

Abstract: A wheel hub/constant velocity joint unit wherein a wheel hub (60, 90) with a through-aperture (59, 89) carrying inner shaft teeth (44, 74) is clamped to an outer joint part (46, 76) of a constant velocity fixed joint (42, 72), which outer joint part (46, 76) comprises a formed-on journal (53, 83) with outer shaft teeth (54, 84), wherein the inner shaft teeth (44, 74) of the through-aperture (59, 89) and the outer shaft teeth (54, 84) of the journal (53, 83) engage one another and wherein a double-row wheel bearing (43, 73) is slid on to the wheel hub (60, 90) which comprises an inner bearing race (64, 94) which directly supports an end face (52, 82) of the outer joint part (46, 76), wherein half the sum of the pitch circle diameter of the joint balls PCD and the bearing width BL is greater than the center-to-center distance AGL between the constant velocity universal joint (42, 72) and the wheel bearing (43, 73).

Abstract: A method of and device for assembling joint components of constant velocity joints wherein into an annular first joint component with a greater diameter and a first longitudinal axis, there is introduced an annular or star-shaped second joint component with a smaller diameter and a longitudinal axis. The first joint component whose introducing aperture is smaller than the smallest radial projection face of the second joint component is ovalized for the purpose of introducing the second joint component due to the effect of at least four groups of forces, with the first and second longitudinal axes being positioned perpendicularly relative to one another.

Abstract: A connecting assembly between a shaft journal which is axially secured, and a constant velocity universal joint whose inner joint part is engaged by the shaft journal in a rotationally fast way, wherein there is provided a threaded sleeve which is held so as to be axially secured and freely rotatable relative to the inner joint part and which comprises a thread which can be threaded on to a counter thread on the shaft journal.

Abstract: A multi-part propeller shaft for transmitting torque in the driveline of a motor vehicle. The shaft includes a first shaft portion (3) having a shaft tube (11) with an inner diameter (d), a second shaft portion (4) with an outer diameter (D) which is smaller than the inner diameter (d) of the shaft tube (11), and a universal joint (5) connecting the two shaft portions. The universal joint (5) has been provided in the form of a nominal separating region, and, after the universal joint (5) has been disassembled, due to an axial force resulting from a crash event, the first and the second shaft portion (3, 4) can be inserted into one another. To be able to accommodate kinetic energy, a deformable energy absorbing mechanism is provided in the shaft tube. The energy absorbing mechanism can be a filler member, a friction sliding element and/or a friction-inducing sliding assembly.

Abstract: A wheel hub/universal joint assembly (11) comprising a rotatably supported wheel hub (21) which is provided with a wheel flange (22) for bolting on a vehicle wheel and which comprises a central through-aperture (29) with inner shaft teeth (30), and a universal joint (41) with an outer joint part (42) to which there is attached a driving journal (43) with outer shaft teeth (53), wherein the driving journal (43) is inserted into the through-aperture (29) and wherein the wheel hub (21) and the outer joint part (42) are connected to one another in a rotationally fast way by inter-engaging inner and outer shaft teeth (30, 53), and wherein, between the wheel hub (21) end facing the joint and an end face (50) of the outer joint part (42), which end face (50) faces the wheel, there is provided an axial free space (81), wherein between the wheel hub (21) and the driving journal (43), there includes a clamping element which load the wheel hub (21) towards the outer joint part (42) and wherein, for supporting the wheel

Abstract: A sealed joint assembly includes an outer joint part (3) with outer ball tracks (9), an inner joint part (4) with inner ball tracks (10), torque transmitting balls (6) which are guided in pairs of tracks and held in a cage (7) with cage windows (8). A sleeve (16) is connected to the inner joint part (4) and is coaxially arranged thereto. A sealing mechanism (12) with an annular cap (13) is fixed to the outer joint part (3) and includes a sealing diaphragm (15) with an outer collar (18) connected to the annular cap (13) and an inner collar (19) sealingly connected to the sleeve (16). A securing ring (20) fixes the inner collar (19) on the sleeve (16). The sleeve (16) has an annular groove (33) which is engaged by the sealing diaphragm (15) by an inner annular bead (32) formed on the inner collar (19).

Abstract: A constant velocity joint-wheel hub assembly wherein the wheel hub includes a sleeve portion for receiving a wheel bearing and a flange for threading on a wheel and wherein the constant velocity joint has an annular outer joint part with apertures at both ends. Axial tensioning means pass through the sleeve portion and, through one aperture, engage the outer joint part. The sleeve portion and the outer joint part contact one another in an axially mutually supporting way. The axial tensioning means include a hollow member which is supported on the wheel hub and on the outer joint part. Between the sleeve portion and the outer joint part, there are provided form-fitting engagement means for the purpose of transmitting torque between the wheel hub and the constant velocity joint.

Abstract: A drive assembly of a propeller shaft for use in the driveline of a motor vehicle, includes an intermediate bearing (31); a constant velocity universal joint (34); a shaft journal (33) having a first journal diameter (D1), and a free journal end which is connected to the constant velocity universal joint (34) and having a second journal diameter (D2), wherein a first journal length (L1) is measured between the bearing center of the intermediate bearing (31) and the joint center (34), and a second journal length (L2) is measured between the axial securing ring and the joint center; a rolling boot (43) is connected to an outer joint part (35) by a first collar and is positioned on the shaft journal (33) by a second collar; wherein the ratio between the second journal length (L2) and the second journal diameter (D2) is less than 2.0.