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Composite ball and socket bearing with convex outer surface

US5265965A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 2, 1992
Grant dateNov 30, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2208/32
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spherical bearing subassembly comprising a one-piece integrally formed annular socket member having an axis, axially spaced ends, an axially extending bore, a concave inner raceway facing into the bore and a convex generally spherical outer surface, and a spherical bearing mounted in the concave inner raceway.

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