Pivot linking device and method for linking mechanical parts
US9790982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32811
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device including a ball, cage housing the ball and a centering lug, wherein the centering lug has a generally annular form with a radially outer annular periphery and a radially inner annular periphery, the outer annular periphery is integral with the cage and the inner annular periphery is inserted in a groove in the outer periphery of the ball, and the centering lug is elastic and arranged to hold the ball along a predefined axis in a rest position.
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