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Ball joint device for use in a vehicle

US6190080A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 1999
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32778
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball joint having a cylindrical housing containing a plurality of projections. A cylindrical ball seat is inserted within the housing and secured to the housing by the plurality of projections. A ball stud having a spherical head portion is rotatably disposed within the ball seat, and a cap is disposed at and secured to the lower, outside portion of the ball seat.

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