Self-retaining anti-rotation clip
US8197153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32918
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-retaining anti-rotation clip for a spherical-bearing rod end has two opposing spacer plates, each spacer plate having a curved edge portion for surrounding at least a portion of a ball of the rod end. A connector plate connects the spacer plates, such that the spacer plates are spaced from each other and generally parallel to each other. A retainer is carried on the clip and adapted for retaining each spacer plate in a position generally adjacent one side of a body of the rod end, such that the spacer plates are free from interference with the ball of the rod end.
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