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Universal ball joint adjusting mechanism and adjusting method thereof

US11867350B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 2023
Grant dateJan 9, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 10, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/022
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A universal ball joint adjusting mechanism and adjusting method thereof are provided. The universal ball joint adjusting mechanism includes a ball joint, an adjuster, and a brake. The ball joint is arranged inside the adjuster, and the adjuster is movably connected to the ball joint. An end of the brake is arranged in the adjuster, and can move in a first direction to apply pressure to the ball joint or be away from the ball joint. The ball joint has a large volume, and thus the adjuster is more stable during load bearing adjustment. In addition, an outer surface of the ball joint is in surface-to-surface contact with an inner surface of the adjuster.

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