Ball joint and assembling method therefor
US6736565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/473
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball joint comprises: a ball stud having a spherical head at an end thereof; a ball seat into which the spherical head is slidably fitted so as to universally support the ball stud; and a housing for accommodating the ball seat. The ball seat and the housing have surfaces opposing each other, and recesses communicated with each other are formed on the surfaces. The recesses are filled with a resin, so that relative movement of the ball seat with respect to the housing is restricted.
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