Ball stud system for use within a ball joint
US9643645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32737
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball stud system that provides a ball stud that will not loosen easily under the application of repetitive side loading on the ball portion of the stud. The ball stud is secured to the vehicle steering knuckle arm using the combination of a tapered nut and tapered washer. The tapered nut includes slots and the pin of the ball stud an aperture. A cotter pin may be placed through the slots and aperture in order to further prevent rotation of the nut.
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