Joints and connections – Split end with laterally movable opposed portions – With separate force-applying means
Patent
1991-08-15
1994-02-15
Nicholson, Eric K.
Joints and connections
Split end with laterally movable opposed portions
With separate force-applying means
403 77, 403320, 403343, 403370, F16B 206, F16B 704, F16B 718, F16D 112
Patent
active
052861333
ABSTRACT:
A joint for a vehicle steering linkage comprises a housing and a ball stud. The housing has a socket which contains the ball end of the ball stud, and has a sleeve which receives the end of a tie rod. The sleeve has an external, first clamping surface which is inclined with respect to the axis of the sleeve. The joint further comprises a clamp which clamps the tie rod in the sleeve. The clamp includes a clamping member and a threaded nut. The clamping member has a second clamping surface, and is free of a thread for engaging the thread on the tie rod. The threaded nut moves the clamping member relative to the sleeve and the tie rod, and moves the second clamping surface in sliding contact with the first clamping surface.
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Nicholson Eric K.
Novasad Christopher J.
TRW Inc.
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