Patent · US Expired

Device for articulated connection between a control element and a control rod with a ball head

US6713223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5References

15Claims

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Assignee

FTE automotive GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Alexander Kuhn · Hillsboro, US
Stefan Gebert · Gestungshausen, DE
Christoph Keller · Stuttgart, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 17, 2001
Grant date	Mar 30, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 17, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T403/32803
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for articulated connection between a control element and a control rod having a ball head comprising a main body attachable to the control element. The main body envelops a locating section providing positive location for the ball head and has an opening area through which the control rod extends when the device is assembled. According to the invention, the locating section is in two parts whereby the main body forms a part into which the ball head can be introduced through a joint duct located outside the opening, while a molding insertable into the joint duct forms the other part of the locating section. As a result, a simple device is created, guaranteeing connection between the control element and the control rod which is backlash-free or has little backlash.

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