Arrangement and method for connecting a rod end to a headed pin
US7226234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/5773
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connection for a rod and pin includes a two piece housing molded from hard plastic which defining a cavity enclosing a soft elastomeric isolator on one end of the rod. The housing pieces also define a pin receiving cavity with retention prongs which engage and hold a pin inserted therein. The housing pieces are able to be snap fit assembled by interfitting prongs and receptacles formed on each housing piece. The housing pieces are molded together as one part, connected by an integral hinge allowing the housing parts to be swung into abutment with each other to be snap fit together.
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