Ball joint and method of assembly

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1991-02-08

1991-10-29

Kundrat, Andrew V.

Joints and connections

Articulated members

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403140, 403141, 29898046, F16C 1100

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050611100

ABSTRACT:
A ball joint comprises a sheet metal socket having a spherical chamber with first and second openings into the chamber. An elastomeric bearing encapsulating the ball end of a stud supports the stud with the ball end in the socket chamber, and with the stud shank extending from the first opening. The socket comprises a semi-spherical sheet metal wall portion which defines the second opening, and which is at least partially comprised of segments separated by seams extending from the second opening toward the first opening.

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