Joints and connections – Articulated members – Rotatable
Patent
1998-03-02
2000-11-14
Melius, Terry Lee
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Rotatable
403135, 403140, 403147, 280 93508, F16D 112
Patent
active
061460451
ABSTRACT:
A non-oscillating joint assembly is disclosed having a bracket with a first end having a tapered bearing portion and a flange located longitudinally upwardly of the tapered bearing portion. The bracket is received in socket member having a first housing. A cap bearing is located in the housing and has a tapered inner bore that matingly engages the bracket tapered bearing portion. The tapered bearing portion is slightly larger than the tapered inner bore to provide a radial pre-load on the cap bearing. An annular bearing is also located in the housing and is positioned so as to contact an upper surface of the flange. A closure member is located below the cap bearing and cooperates with a rim of the housing which is crimped over to securely hold the components in position and also provide an axial pre-load on the cap bearing. Similarly, a second housing on the socket member has a second end cap bearing and a second annular bearing that receive the stud. The stud also includes a flange and a tapered bearing portion. The assembly of the components in the second housing is similar to the first housing. Thus, looseness and end play in the joint assembly is eliminated.
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Dana Corporation
Melius Terry Lee
Thompson Kenneth
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