Ball joint assembly

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1997-10-20

1999-01-05

Kim, Harry C.

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Pivoted

403122, 403135, 277630, F16C 1106

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058554483

ABSTRACT:
A ball joint assembly is disclosed which comprises a generally cylindrical housing having a recess at one end thereof with a circumferential lip, a ball element disposed in the housing, and a joint pin connected to the ball element and extending from the housing. The assembly further includes a polymeric bearing disposed over the ball element in the housing and a cover plate for sealing the ball element and bearing in the housing and preventing contaminants from entering the housing.

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