Stamped ball socket

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2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Pivoted

C403S142000, C403S143000, C362S528000, C362S421000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07008135

ABSTRACT:
A stamped ball socket for attaching a headlamp pod to a mounting bracket comprising a base having an opening which is adapted to accept a fastener. The ball socket further comprising at least two walls extending from the base and at least two lock-in fingers protruding at an angle from the walls. The lock-in fingers and the walls of the ball socket flex to allow a pivot ball to be inserted between the lock-in fingers such that when the pivot ball is fully inserted it is adjustably retained in the ball socket by the lock-in fingers. Additionally, the base, walls, and lock-in fingers of the present invention are integrally formed by stamping a single piece of metal.

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