US3857149A
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Method of making a ball joint
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1973-12-03
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-12-03
Abstract
Abstract Method of making ball joint suspension apparatus of the type including an upper control arm and lower control arm connected by ball joints to a steering knuckle. One ball joint assembly includes a stud having a ball on one end mounted in a socket. A pressure plate, biased by a resilient member engages the ball and keeps it in contact with the socket as the socket and ball wear. The method includes placing a retainer in the socket a predetermined distance from a specified point on the ball to limit the amount of movement of the pressure plate.
Inventors
- 👤 M Hassan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0604; B; B23; B23P; B23P11/00; B60; B60G; B60G7/00; B60G7/005; B23P2700/00; B23P2700/11; F16C2326/00; F16C2326/01; F16C2326/05; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49636; Y10T29/49643; Y10T29/49647; Y10T29/49648; Y10T29/49657; Y10T29/49663
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of making a ball joint comprising the steps of placing a stud having a ball portion through an opening in a housing having a socket, forcing the ball portion of said stud to seat in said socket and placing a retainer in said housing with a radially extending portion thereof a predetermined distance from a specified point on the ball portion, placing a pressure plate against said ball portion with one face thereof being said predetermined distance from said radially extending portion and resiliently holding said pressure plate against said ball portion while forming a closure in the housing.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of making a ball joint comprising the steps of placing a stud having a ball portion through an opening in a housing having a socket, forcing the ball portion of said stud to seat in said socket and placing a retainer in said housing with a radially extending portion thereof a predetermined distance from a specified point on the ball portion, placing a pressure plate against said ball portion with one face thereof being said predetermined distance from said radially extending portion and resiliently holding said pressure plate against said ball portion while forming a closure in the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A method of making a ball joint as set forth in claim 1 wherein said pressure plate is resiliently held against said ball portion by placing a resilient member thereon, compressing the resilient member with a cap, and the formation of said closure includes spin flanging a portion of said housing against said cap.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |