Method of assembly for a ball and socket joint

Details Method of assembly for a ball and socket joint Method of assembly for a ball and socket joint

1980-01-04

1981-09-01

Godici, Nicholas P.

Metal working

Means to assemble or disassemble

Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator

308DIG11, 308 72, 403122, 403124, 403132, 403133, 403137, B21D 5310

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042863635

ABSTRACT:
The invention is a method of assembly for a ball-and-socket joint of the preloaded type with automatic taking up of play, comprising a housing, a pivot, a bearing element disposed between these later and a locking ring. After the disposing in the housing of the various components of the joint, the latter is axially loaded until a predetermined value is obtained for the tilting torque, and once this value is obtained, the ring is crimped in the housing by means of punches acting radially, without alteration of the predetermined value of the tilting torque. Application of the ball-and-socket joint assembly in particular for suspension or steering of an automobile vehicle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2823055 (1958-02-01), Booth
patent: 3147537 (1964-09-01), Fadow

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