Ball joint with dual tapered stud connection
US6527468B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/76
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball joint (10) for supporting a first suspension member (12) for movement relative to a second suspension member (14) comprises a socket (30) for connection with the first suspension member, a bearing (38) in the socket, and a stud (40) having a first end portion (42) and a second end portion (50). The bearing (38) supports the first end portion (40) of the stud (40) in the socket (30) for pivotal movement relative to the socket. The second end portion (50) of the stud (40) projects from the socket (30) for connection with the second suspension member (14). The second end portion (50) of the stud (40) has a tapered outer surface (60). The second suspension member (14) has a tapered inner surface (22) defining an opening (24) in the second suspension member. The ball joint (10) further comprises a collar (70) on the stud (40). The collar (70) has a tapered inner surface (76) in engagement with the tapered outer surface (60) of the stud, and a tapered outer surface (78) in engagement with the tapered inner surface (22) of the second suspension member (14).
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