Joints and connections – Interfitted members – Radially interposed shim or bushing
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-27
2010-06-08
Ferguson, Michael P (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Interfitted members
Radially interposed shim or bushing
C403S164000, C403S203000, C411S521000, C411S526000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07731446
ABSTRACT:
A joint includes at least one joint bushing and a joint bolt or pipe that is rotatably mounted with radial play in the joint bushing, forming an annular bearing gap. The joint has a play compensation element having several spring-loaded sections that engage in the annular bearing gap. The radii of the spring-loaded sections are shorter than the radius of the annular bearing gap. The spring-loaded sections project beyond a base body of the play compensation element at an acute angle to the joint axis. If the play compensation element is designed both to compensate the play and to axially secure the joint, it includes at least one clamping section, which is/are supported on the joint bolt and project(s) beyond the opposite side of the base body of the play compensation element to the spring-loaded sections. The play compensation element can be used in particular for joints of adjusting devices in motor vehicles.
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Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co KG, Coburg
Christie Parker & Hale LLP
Ferguson Michael P
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