VEHICLE TRANSFER CASE WITH VARIABLE ANGLE JOINT

摘要

One exemplary illustration of a torque transfer device for a vehicle may include a housing and a variable angle constant velocity joint integrated with the housing. The joint may be connected between a drive mechanism and an output shaft for transmitting torque from the drive mechanism to the output shaft.

主权项

1. A torque transfer device for a vehicle, comprising:
a housing; a constant velocity joint that includes: an outer race rotatably mounted within the housing; and an inner race positioned within the outer race and connected to the outer race by a plurality of torque transmitting balls; a drive mechanism connected to said outer race of the constant velocity joint, and the drive mechanism transferring torque received from an input shaft of the torque transfer device to the outer race of the constant velocity joint such that the outer race drives the inner race; an output shaft connected to said inner race of the constant velocity joint; and an elastic boot extending between and connected to the inner race and the outer race, and the elastic boot prevents contaminants from depositing on at least one of the outer race, the inner race and the torque transmitting balls; wherein the inner race is pivotally mounted within the outer race such that the inner race may pivot relative to the outer race up to a predetermined angle.