US3677586A
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Ball joint with cover plate for vehicles linkages
Assignee: TRW Fahrwerksysteme GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1970-09-22
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A ball and socket joint having a cylindrical bore in the joint housing, a bearing element in the bore surrounding the ball member and a cover having a peripheral edge coextensive with the end of the housing and electron beam welded thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus Stuck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0619; F16C11/0623; F16C11/0642; F16C2326/00; F16C2326/01; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49636; Y10T29/49643; Y10T29/49647; Y10T29/49648; Y10T29/49657; Y10T29/49663; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T403/32737; Y10T403/32778
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A ball and socket joint comprising: a. a joint housing having a pair of ends, b. a ball element in said housing, c. a joint piN attached to said ball element and extending outwardly of said housing through one of said ends, d. a cover closing the housing at the other of said ends, e. said cover connected to said housing by means of an electron beam weld, f. a bearing element surrounding a portion of said ball member and contacting said cover and the interior of said housing, and g. a heat resistant insulating layer positioner between part of said cover and said bearing element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A ball and socket joint comprising: a. a joint housing having a pair of ends, b. a ball element in said housing, c. a joint piN attached to said ball element and extending outwardly of said housing through one of said ends, d. a cover closing the housing at the other of said ends, e. said cover connected to said housing by means of an electron beam weld, f. a bearing element surrounding a portion of said ball member and contacting said cover and the interior of said housing, and g. a heat resistant insulating layer positioner between part of said cover and said bearing element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A ball and socket joint as defined in claim 1 wherein the inner surface of said housing has a cylindrical bore, said other of said ends terminating with the outer peripheral edge of said cover.
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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |