Joints and connections – Articulated members – Pivoted
Patent
1994-09-28
1996-04-23
Knight, Anthony
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Pivoted
403132, 403133, F16C 1108
Patent
active
055097499
ABSTRACT:
A compression lower ball joint includes a ball pivotally mounted in a socket. The ball includes a substantially hemispherical bearing with a recess receiving a post of a stud which includes a parti-spherical head adapted to mate with the bearing. A spring is disposed between the post and the bearing providing a preload to force the bearing and stud apart maintaining the joint in a tight condition until a predetermined amount of wear has occurred. This provides a positive indication of when the joint is worn and in need of replacement.
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Brademeyer Douglas M.
Eifert Charles D.
Fullenkamp Patrick H.
General Motors Corporation
Knight Anthony
Sedlar Jeffrey A.
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