Ball joint and bearing shell

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2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Ferguson, Michael P (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Pivoted

C403S135000, C403S141000

Reexamination Certificate

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07985034

ABSTRACT:
A ball joint for a wheel suspension in a vehicle is disclosed. The ball joint includes a bearing shell, a ball, and a housing. The ball is supported in the bearing shell, with the shell being subdivided by slots into lip elements. The slots are preferably arranged in the bearing shell from a middle part and up to an upper rim. The lip elements may be bent outwards at a compression groove to admit the ball when it is introduced into the shell.

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