Hemispherical ball and socket joint
US4431328A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 1981 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32762
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A knuckle or swivel joint of the half-ball and socket type comprising a stud terminating in an enlarged diameter half-ball member disposed in the socket member and having a recess in which is engaged a biasing insert member made of resilient or elastomeric material placed under compression during assembly of the joint. The joint bearing surfaces are elastically pre-loaded in an appropriate direction which causes firm engagement of the bearing surfaces in mutual engagement and thus preventing play and rattling of the joint and compensating for wear.
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