Ball joint

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1991-03-05

1992-10-13

Kundrat, Andrew V.

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Pivoted

403140, 403141, F16C 1100

Patent

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051545306

ABSTRACT:
A ball joint comprises a socket having a chamber with a main portion and a recessed portion extending radially outward from the main portion. The socket has an opening into the chamber, and a seam bordering the recessed portion of the chamber. First and second bearing members having surfaces in sliding contact with the ball end a stud support the ball end of the stud for pivotal movement in the main portion of the chamber. The first bearing member has a flange extending in the recessed portion of the chamber. An annular sealing member extends in the recessed portion of the chamber between the flange and the socket. The annular sealing member is formed as flange on the second bearing member.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3846032 (1974-11-01), Harada et al.
patent: 4017197 (1977-04-01), Farrant
patent: 4059361 (1977-11-01), Allison
patent: 4360284 (1982-11-01), Brandenburg
patent: 4790682 (1988-12-01), Henkel
patent: 4890949 (1990-01-01), Wood, Jr.

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