Ball joint device for use in a vehicle
US6190080A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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