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Hinge bolt modular unit

US7070331B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2002
Grant dateJul 4, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32918
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The joint-pin modular unit for articulately connecting a fork-type or stirrup device (1) with a connecting eye embracing a joint pin (8) of the fork-type or stirrup device (1), includes at least one seal (9) provided between the connecting eye and the pin, wherein the joint pin (8) is rotationally guided in bearing bushes (6, 7) of the fork-type or stirrup device (1) and annular seals (9) are arranged between the connecting eye and the bearing bush end faces located adjacent to the connecting eye. The externally located end faces of the pin (8) are closed by covers (10, 11) tightly covering the bearing bushes (6, 7), wherein the surface of the pin is surrounded by a lubricant film and at least one substantially axial bore (13), and a plurality of radial bores (14, 15) leading to the surface of the pin, are provided for the supply of lubricant.

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