JOINT ASSEMBLY WITH CENTERING FLANGE

摘要

The present invention provides a joint assembly for operatively coupling rotating parts. The joint assembly comprises first and second joint members. A plurality of torque-transmitting balls are secured in a cage disposed between the joint members. The second joint member is disposed about an axis and includes a centering flange having a first length for mounting to the second rotating part. The centering flange has a contact section configured for being in a substantially interference fit with the second rotating part. The contact section has a second length substantially smaller than the first length of the centering flange such that the substantially interference fit provides proper alignment between the centering flange and the second rotating part while minimizing forces necessary to mount the centering flange to the second rotating part.