Vehicle suspension system including a ball joint assembly
US10668781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/05
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball joint assembly for use in a vehicle suspension system includes a housing including a first end surface and an opposing second end surface. The housing at least one of includes an outer tie rod of a steering assembly and is configured to be coupled to the outer tie rod of the steering assembly. The housing defines a cavity and also includes an opening defined in the second end surface. The ball joint assembly also includes a ball stud coupled to the housing such that a first portion of the ball stud is positioned in the cavity and a second portion of the ball stud extends through the opening. A wire harness is coupled to the first end surface of the housing and extends away from the housing in a direction opposite the second end surface.
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