Joints and connections – Articulated members – Pivoted
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-11
2005-01-11
Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Pivoted
C403S133000, C403S136000, C403S140000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06840697
ABSTRACT:
Ball-and-socket joint includes a joint housing (1) and a ball head (2) with a ball pivot (3). A bearing shell (4) is disposed between the ball head (2), the joint housing (1), and a housing cover (5). A compressive force is produced between the housing cover (5) and at least a portion of the bearing shell (4). The compressive force acts in an axial direction of the ball pivot (3). The compressive force permanently acts on the portion of the bearing shell (4) and presses the portion of the bearing shell (4) into a gap between the ball head (2) and the joint housing (1).
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Garcia Ernesto
Stodola Daniel P.
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino L.L.P.
TRW Fahrwerksysteme GmbH & Co. KG
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