Structure for mounting ball joint
US4256413A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 1977 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/4966
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball joint mounting structure for mounting a ball joint in one of two structural members to be joined together by the ball joint is disclosed. The mounting structure comprises self-caulking engaging means provided by the hollow cylindrical housing of the ball joint and on the cylindrical portion of said one structural member. As the housing is being press fitted into the cylindrical portion, at least one of the ball joint and member plastically deforms to thereby firmly secure the ball joint to the one member.
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