Bearing assembly for a ball and socket joint
US4076344A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32778
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing assembly for a ball and socket type joint of the type using split bearing inserts interposed between a ball and a socket which includes interdigitally engaged bearing inserts installed in the assembly under the pressure of an elastic memory ring to provide the bearing load and a wear take-up, including clearance openings for lubricant dimensioned and positioned to coincide with access grooves to insure lubricant distribution.
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