Joints and connections – Articulated members – Pivoted
Patent
1997-03-24
1999-01-19
Knight, Anthony
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Pivoted
403128, 403 50, F16C 1108
Patent
active
058607579
ABSTRACT:
A ball joint comprises a metallic stud bolt having a male screw on one end side and a spread portion on the other end side, a resin ball member of synthetic resin having a spherical portion covering the spread portion, and a ball seat of synthetic resin having a spherical recess in which the spherical portion is fitted for relative rotation and rocking motion. A nut is fitted on the male screw. A noncircular detent portion including serrations or the like is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the spread portion. A flange portion is formed integral with the stud bolt on the intermediate portion in the axial direction. The resin ball member has a cylindrical portion integral with it, and a dust cover fixing projection is formed integral with the cylindrical portion. An end portion of a dust cover is held between the projection and the flange portion.
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Knight Anthony
NHK Spring Co. Ltd.
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