Ball joint link and method of producing same

Details Ball joint link and method of producing same Ball joint link and method of producing same

1995-08-01

1997-03-11

Knight, Anthony

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Pivoted

403135, 403122, 29898049, 264273, F16C 1106

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056094337

ABSTRACT:
A ball joint link includes a ball stud, a ball cap and a strengthening element that are all insert molded in a thermoplastic body. The strengthening element is disposed around the ball stud and includes a first portion which receives the ball of the ball stud and a second portion which receives the stud of the ball stud. The strengthening element is securely anchored in the body, and the second portion of the strengthening element resists pull out forces tending to remove the ball stud from the ball joint link. The ball cap snaps in place on the ball and is substantially completely embedded within the body. Insert molding methods for forming the ball joint link are disclosed.

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