Ball joint
US4720205A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32778
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball joint includes a bearing which exerts a free play take up force against a ball stud. The bearing has trapezoidal-shaped spring arms connected therewith and disposed in a radial array. The free ends of the spring arms extend toward the longitudinal central axis of the ball stud. The free ends of the spring arms engage a housing cover and resiliently deflect to exert the free play take up force against the ball stud. The free ends of the spring arms are spaced from the ball stud.
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