Ball joint having service life indicator

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1991-01-30

1992-11-17

Reese, Randolph A.

Joints and connections

With indicator or inspection means

403133, 403140, 403135, F16C 1106

Patent

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051637693

ABSTRACT:
A ball joint comprises a socket, a stud, and an elastomeric bearing. The bearing is bonded to the ball end of the stud and supports the ball end of the stud for movement in the socket. The bearing has a service life indicator surface extending across an opening in the socket. The service life indicator surface is forced by the socket into a predetermined shape. The service life indicator surface moves out of its predetermined shape in response to separation of the bearing from the ball end of the stud.

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