Self-retaining anti-rotation clip
US8888396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2032 |
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. Retaining means are 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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