Ball joint

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1994-08-01

1996-04-23

Dorner, Kenneth J.

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Pivoted

403122, 403135, 384203, 384206, F16D 112, F16C 1100, F16C 2304

Patent

active

055097480

ABSTRACT:
A ball joint compensates for manufacturing tolerances of the components and functions smoothly under large compressive loads. A rigid and resilient bearing seat has an elastic restoring force that compensates for component tolerances under varying load conditions. A ball joint housing and fitted bearing seat permit incremental increases in the load bearing area within the ball joint as an operating load increases. The increase in load bearing area permits the ball joint to withstand larger loads than in conventional ball joints without permanent deformation of the bearing seat. The ball joint is more durable and operates more smoothly over a wider range of loads than conventional ball joints.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5188477 (1993-02-01), Idosako et al.

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