Universal joint device and method of manufacturing the device
US6561716B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32704
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable joint unit includes a ball stud having a stud portion that is provided at one end thereof with a ball head portion, a bearing seat to contain the ball head portion, and a generally plate-shaped arm having a generally cylindrical socket portion. Also, an aperture portion permits the stud portion to be inserted therethrough. Additionally, the joint unit includes a mounting opening portion located at the base end of the socket portion, and a closing member which is adapted to be attached in such a manner as to close off the mounting opening portion at the base end of the socket portion and apply a given preliminary load to the ball head portion of the ball stud.
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