Pivot joints

Abstract

Abstract 1490874 Ball and socket joints AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS Ltd 18 Dec 1975 [23 Dec 1974] 55459/74 Heading E2F In a ball and socket joint, wear is deduced by an indicator extending through an aperture in the socket and having its inner end directly or indirectly engaged with the ball, and a flexible diaphragm extends between the indicator and the socket and is secured to the socket. The diaphragm may be integral with the indicator and may be secured to the socket by a turned-over flange or by means of a spring. A bearing member engaging the ball may be integrally moulded with the diaphragm and indicator.

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