GB2196396A - Zip-fastening flexible gaiter - Google Patents

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GB2196396A
GB2196396A GB08624549A GB8624549A GB2196396A GB 2196396 A GB2196396 A GB 2196396A GB 08624549 A GB08624549 A GB 08624549A GB 8624549 A GB8624549 A GB 8624549A GB 2196396 A GB2196396 A GB 2196396A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16J—PISTONS; CYLINDERS; SEALINGS
    • F16J3/00—Diaphragms; Bellows; Bellows pistons
    • F16J3/04—Bellows
    • F16J3/041—Non-metallic bellows
    • F16J3/045—Split bellows

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Abstract

A zip-fastening flexible gaiter, as protective equipment to be used primarily on motor car steering racks and track control arms, in the form of a flexible, convoluted tube which has a flexible zip running along its whole length. To fit the gaiter, simply unzip it and place it around the steering rack and track control arm. Then re-zip it together and clamp it firmly at both ends with worm-drive ("Jubilee") clips. <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION Zip-fastening flexible gaiter This invention relates to a protective gaiter to be used in various applications but primarily on the steering rack on motor cars.
Protective gaiters comprise of a convoluted tube, generally made of rubber. They have been used for some time on motor cars, specifically to prevent grit, dirt and moisture from entering the steering rack where it connects to the track control arm.
The convolutions allow the gaiter to extend and retract as the track control arm moves in and out of the steering rack housing in a telescopic manner (see Fig. 1).
They do have limitations insomuch as replacement of these gaiters involves not only labour charges for the fitting of the gaiter but also the extra expense of having the track adjustment checked. This latter point is due to the fact that the end of the track control arm must be removed to facilitate replacement of the gaiter. On refitting the end of the track control arm, the steering alignment must be checked, using specialised equipment.
With reference to Fig. 1 on sheet 5, the number designations are as follows: 1. Represents the steering rack housing.
2. Represents a worm-drive clip.
(3) Represents the track control arm.
With reference to Fig. 2 on sheet 7 the number designations are as follows: 1. Represents the flexible gaiter 2. Represents the flexible zipper.
1. A zip-fastening flexible gaiter incorporating a flexible zipper in the gaiter, which means that the gaiter can be replaced without removal or replacement of any other parts.
Consequently it is not necessary to make any track adjustment after fitting of the gaiter.
The ends of the gaiter would be held firmly in position by either spring clips or wormdrive ("Jubilee") clips.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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  1. **WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **.
    SPECIFICATION Zip-fastening flexible gaiter This invention relates to a protective gaiter to be used in various applications but primarily on the steering rack on motor cars.
    Protective gaiters comprise of a convoluted tube, generally made of rubber. They have been used for some time on motor cars, specifically to prevent grit, dirt and moisture from entering the steering rack where it connects to the track control arm.
    The convolutions allow the gaiter to extend and retract as the track control arm moves in and out of the steering rack housing in a telescopic manner (see Fig. 1).
    They do have limitations insomuch as replacement of these gaiters involves not only labour charges for the fitting of the gaiter but also the extra expense of having the track adjustment checked. This latter point is due to the fact that the end of the track control arm must be removed to facilitate replacement of the gaiter. On refitting the end of the track control arm, the steering alignment must be checked, using specialised equipment.
    With reference to Fig. 1 on sheet 5, the number designations are as follows:
    1. Represents the steering rack housing.
    2. Represents a worm-drive clip.
    (3) Represents the track control arm.
    With reference to Fig. 2 on sheet 7 the number designations are as follows:
    1. Represents the flexible gaiter
    2. Represents the flexible zipper.
    1. A zip-fastening flexible gaiter incorporating a flexible zipper in the gaiter, which means that the gaiter can be replaced without removal or replacement of any other parts.
    Consequently it is not necessary to make any track adjustment after fitting of the gaiter.
    The ends of the gaiter would be held firmly in position by either spring clips or wormdrive ("Jubilee") clips.
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Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2230570A (en) * 1989-03-28 1990-10-24 Michael Christopher Shepherd Gaiters
US5222746A (en) * 1990-03-07 1993-06-29 Brian Technics Protective bellows for universal joints allowing rapid installation
GB2335008A (en) * 1998-03-06 1999-09-08 Phillip Fields Hayward Fitting a gaiter without dismantling the joint
WO2005085027A1 (en) * 2004-03-10 2005-09-15 Ashwood River Pty Ltd The replacement of steering rack boots
GB2478906A (en) * 2010-03-22 2011-09-28 Mark Howson A split gaiter or boot with a zip fastener
US20170009815A1 (en) * 2015-07-10 2017-01-12 Mark E. Innocenzi Split Boot With Zipper Closure
WO2020096459A1 (en) * 2018-11-09 2020-05-14 Roge As Bellow

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GB836903A (en) * 1957-03-13 1960-06-09 Henry Beakbane Fortox Ltd A protective cover for reciprocating rods or the like
GB2136514A (en) * 1983-03-05 1984-09-19 Trw Ehrenreich Gmbh Arrangement for securing bellows on a cylindrical body
EP0157559A2 (en) * 1984-03-29 1985-10-09 Philip Fields Hayward Protective gaiters for joints

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB836903A (en) * 1957-03-13 1960-06-09 Henry Beakbane Fortox Ltd A protective cover for reciprocating rods or the like
GB2136514A (en) * 1983-03-05 1984-09-19 Trw Ehrenreich Gmbh Arrangement for securing bellows on a cylindrical body
EP0157559A2 (en) * 1984-03-29 1985-10-09 Philip Fields Hayward Protective gaiters for joints

Cited By (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2230570A (en) * 1989-03-28 1990-10-24 Michael Christopher Shepherd Gaiters
GB2230570B (en) * 1989-03-28 1992-10-07 Michael Christopher Shepherd Gaiters
US5222746A (en) * 1990-03-07 1993-06-29 Brian Technics Protective bellows for universal joints allowing rapid installation
GB2335008A (en) * 1998-03-06 1999-09-08 Phillip Fields Hayward Fitting a gaiter without dismantling the joint
WO2005085027A1 (en) * 2004-03-10 2005-09-15 Ashwood River Pty Ltd The replacement of steering rack boots
US8220127B2 (en) 2004-03-10 2012-07-17 Ashwood River Pty Ltd Replacement of steering rack boots
GB2478906A (en) * 2010-03-22 2011-09-28 Mark Howson A split gaiter or boot with a zip fastener
US20170009815A1 (en) * 2015-07-10 2017-01-12 Mark E. Innocenzi Split Boot With Zipper Closure
US10018228B2 (en) * 2015-07-10 2018-07-10 Mark Ercole Innocenzi Split boot with zipper closure
WO2020096459A1 (en) * 2018-11-09 2020-05-14 Roge As Bellow

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