Joints and connections – Articulated members – Pivoted
Patent
1989-05-23
1991-02-26
Reese, Randolph A.
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Pivoted
29510, 403131, 403137, 403128, 403280, 384623, F16C 1100, F16D 112
Patent
active
049957554
ABSTRACT:
A ball joint includes a pair of generally hemispheric head members including facing surfaces. A bearing member is disposed between the facing surfaces. One of the head members is connected to a ball stud, the other includes a shank hole through which the ball stud passes. Both head members are enclosed in a ball seat which is deformed into conformity with a generally spherical outer surface of the combined first and second head members by a socket that is formed about them. An elastic member between the socket and the ball seat applies an axial force to said first and second head members, whereby a substantial preload on the ball joint permits take-up of wear during use.
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Hattori Takaji
Hyodo Youichi
Muramatsu Tadao
Bordas Carol I.
Morrison Thomas R.
Reese Randolph A.
Toyota Jishoda Kabushiki Kaisha
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