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Push-in ball socket

US6837716B1 · kind B1 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 2003
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32631
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball socket suitable for a headlamp adjustment assembly. The ball socket has a ring, a plurality of arches and outwardly directed tabs aligned with the arches. Panels between the arches each have outwardly directed ledges. Inwardly directed fingers are provided between the arches substantially aligned with the ledges.

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