Method of attaching a ball joint to a suspension member

Details Method of attaching a ball joint to a suspension member Method of attaching a ball joint to a suspension member

1979-03-16

1981-08-18

Moon, Charlie T.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

29445, 228155, 403140, B23P 1100

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042838339

ABSTRACT:
A suspension member is pivotally secured to a vehicle frame at one end and is connected with a wheel assembly at the other end. In order to connect the wheel assembly to the suspension member, at least one ball joint is fixed to the suspension member for releasably engaging the wheel assembly. The ball joint includes a socket, a bearing and a stud. The socket defines a cavity for receiving the bearing and the stud extends radially outwardly from the socket. Before the ball joint is assembled, the socket is welded to the suspension member. Next, the socket is machined to define a contoured surface within the cavity which mates with the bearing as the bearing and stud are disposed within the socket cavity. Finally, the socket is deformed to trap the bearing and stud within the cavity.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1943631 (1934-01-01), Skillman
patent: 2936188 (1960-05-01), Moskovitz
patent: 3129023 (1964-04-01), Fierstine
patent: 3305617 (1967-02-01), Dumpis
patent: 3342513 (1967-09-01), Melton et al.
patent: 3711121 (1973-01-01), Molby

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