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US3656221A
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Method of assembly of joint devices and apparatus therefor
Assignee: Moog Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-02-02
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Granted: 1972-04-18
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Expires: 1990-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A method especially suitable for assembling joint devices for use as mechanical connections, such as ball joints, tie rod ends or idler arms, so as to eliminate internal clearance between components due to manufacturing tolerances and for the purpose of obtaining substantially precise assembly control whereby defects such as jamming and lock-up of the movable components may be avoided. The method is put into practice by relatively simple tools which collectively constitute an improved apparatus to achieve superior results in the economy of assembling joint devices of the noted character.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Scheublein Jr
- 👤 Louis P Fister
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:47
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21K; B21K25/00; F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0604; F16C11/0619; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49636; Y10T29/49643; Y10T29/49647; Y10T29/49648; Y10T29/49657; Y10T29/49663; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/4984; Y10T29/49845; Y10T29/49853; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49917; Y10T29/49918; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T403/32647; Y10T403/32663; Y10T403/32737; Y10T403/32762
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which includes an open-ended housing, a load transmitting member extending into the housing, and housing closure means to secure the member in the housing in load transmitting relation thereto; said method consisting in locating the housing on a support in position to receive the load transmitting member, placing the load transmitting member in the housing, swaging a flange about the open end of the housing in overlapped relation to the closure means to hold the closure means and load transmitting member in the housing, and supporting the load transmitting member in a fixed position independent of the housing and its support during the swaging of the flange.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which includes an open-ended housing, a load transmitting member extending into the housing, and housing closure means to secure the member in the housing in load transmitting relation thereto; said method consisting in locating the housing on a support in position to receive the load transmitting member, placing the load transmitting member in the housing, swaging a flange about the open end of the housing in overlapped relation to the closure means to hold the closure means and load transmitting member in the housing, and supporting the load transmitting member in a fixed position independent of the housing and its support during the swaging of the flange.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which includes an open-ended housing, a load transmitting member extending into the housing, and housing closure means to secure the member in the housing in load transmitting relation thereto; said method consisting in locating the housing on a support in position to receive the load transmitting member, placing the load transmitting member in the housing, swaging a flange about the open end of the housing in overlapped relation to the closure means to hold the closure means and load transmitting member in the housing, and fixing the load transmitting member against rotational and linear movement independent of the housing and its support during the swaging of the flange.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which includes an open-ended housing, a load transmitting member extending into the housing, and housing closure means to secure the member in the housing in load transmitting relation thereto; said method consisting in locating the housing on a support in position to receive the load transmitting member, placing the load transmitting member in the housing, swaging a flange about the open end of the housing in overlapped relation to the closure means to hold the closure means and load transmitting member in the housing, and fixing the load transmitting member against rotational and linear movement independent of the housing and its support during the swaging of the flange.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which includes an open-ended housing, a load transmitting member extending into the housing, and housing closure means to seCure the member in the housing in load transmitting relation thereto; said method consisting in locating the housing on a support in position to receive the load transmitting member, placing the load transmitting member in the housing, swaging a flange about the open end of the housing in overlapped relation to the closure means to hold the closure means and load transmitting member in the housing, and supporting the load transmitting member independently of the housing and against axial displacement relative to the housing and its support during the swaging of the flange.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which includes an open-ended housing, a load transmitting member extending into the housing, and housing closure means to seCure the member in the housing in load transmitting relation thereto; said method consisting in locating the housing on a support in position to receive the load transmitting member, placing the load transmitting member in the housing, swaging a flange about the open end of the housing in overlapped relation to the closure means to hold the closure means and load transmitting member in the housing, and supporting the load transmitting member independently of the housing and against axial displacement relative to the housing and its support during the swaging of the flange.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
124 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which comprises an open-ended housing, a load transmitting member having a headed end in the housing and a shank extending therefrom, pre-load means, and housing closure means to retain the headed end and preload means in the housing; said method consisting in supporting the housing for predetermined limited axial displacement relative to the extended shank, placing the headed end in the housing with the shank extended therefrom, supporting the headed end in the housing against movement by engaging the shank, and spinning a swaging tool around the housing while advancing the tool axially of the housing and maintaining the radius of revolution of the tool constant to form a flange overlapping the closure means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
124 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which comprises an open-ended housing, a load transmitting member having a headed end in the housing and a shank extending therefrom, pre-load means, and housing closure means to retain the headed end and preload means in the housing; said method consisting in supporting the housing for predetermined limited axial displacement relative to the extended shank, placing the headed end in the housing with the shank extended therefrom, supporting the headed end in the housing against movement by engaging the shank, and spinning a swaging tool around the housing while advancing the tool axially of the housing and maintaining the radius of revolution of the tool constant to form a flange overlapping the closure means.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
163 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which components consist of a housing having opposite open ends, a load transmitting member having a headed end in the housing and a shank extending from one open end, pre-load means, and housing closure means to retain the headed end and pre-load means in the housing; said method including supporting the housing from the one open end for predetermined limited displacement axially of the extended shank, supporting the headed end of the load transmitting member independently of and in a predetermined position relative to the housing, advancing a flanging head against the other open end of the housing to form a flange thereon adjacent the housing closure means, and flanging the other open end of the housing upon completion of its limited axial displacement to provide clearance in the joint device between the housing and headed end of the load transmitting member substantially equivalent to said limited axial displacement of the housing support.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
163 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which components consist of a housing having opposite open ends, a load transmitting member having a headed end in the housing and a shank extending from one open end, pre-load means, and housing closure means to retain the headed end and pre-load means in the housing; said method including supporting the housing from the one open end for predetermined limited displacement axially of the extended shank, supporting the headed end of the load transmitting member independently of and in a predetermined position relative to the housing, advancing a flanging head against the other open end of the housing to form a flange thereon adjacent the housing closure means, and flanging the other open end of the housing upon completion of its limited axial displacement to provide clearance in the joint device between the housing and headed end of the load transmitting member substantially equivalent to said limited axial displacement of the housing support.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
129 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which comprises setting the headed end of the load transmitting member in the housing for engagement under its own weight and fixing the position of the member relative to the housing at this engagement, positioning a closure means adjacent the headed end and in the housing, spinning a swaging tool around the housing while advancing the tool axially of the housing and maintaining the radius of revolution of the tool constant to form a flange on the housing overlapping the closure means, and supporting the housing independently of the headed end of the load transmitting member to cooperate with the axial advance of the swaging tool in the forming of the flange on the housing overlapping the closure means.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
129 words
A method for assembling the components of a joint device which comprises setting the headed end of the load transmitting member in the housing for engagement under its own weight and fixing the position of the member relative to the housing at this engagement, positioning a closure means adjacent the headed end and in the housing, spinning a swaging tool around the housing while advancing the tool axially of the housing and maintaining the radius of revolution of the tool constant to form a flange on the housing overlapping the closure means, and supporting the housing independently of the headed end of the load transmitting member to cooperate with the axial advance of the swaging tool in the forming of the flange on the housing overlapping the closure means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method set forth in claim 6 which includes allowing the support for the housing a predetermined limited displacement axially with the swaging tool, the axial advance of the tool displacing the housing relative to the headed end to provide clearance in the joint device substantially equivalent to the limited axial displacement of the housing support.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-18 | 1975-10-18 | 1976-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-18 | 1979-10-18 | 1980-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-18 | 1983-10-18 | 1984-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |