Preloaded ball joint with integrated grease fitting
US3999870A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 1976 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32713
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball joint has an elastomeric spring for preloading the ball joint and automatic wear take-up. The elastomeric spring includes an integral conical nib which cooperates with an integral nipple portion of the housing cover to provide a grease fitting for admitting lubricant to the interior of the ball joint housing.
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