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High extraction force ball socket

US9140294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2013
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32762
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball socket for connection with a ball stud resists accidental pull-out of the ball stud. The ball socket achieves relatively low insertion force but relatively high pull-out force resistance.

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