The invention relates to a damper linking component (10) for linking a damping unit within a wheel suspension of a vehicle, comprising an upper linking component (14) for linking the damping unit and a lower linking component (12) for securing the damper linking component (10) to the wheel suspension. The upper linking component (14) and the lower linking component (12) are sections of different extruded profiles (26, 42), which are secured to one another and form the damper linking component (10).
A steering shaft assembly (10) for a motor vehicle is described, comprising a first shaft (20) and a second shaft (22), both of which are rotatable about a central axis (24). The second shaft (22) is a hollow shaft and a portion of the first shaft (20) is received so as to be axially displaceable inside the second shaft (22). The first shaft (20) and the second shaft (22) are also coupled in a torque-transmitting manner via two rotary coupling mechanisms (26, 28) separate from each other.
B62D 1/185 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable by axial displacement, e.g. telescopically
F16C 3/035 - ShaftsAxles telescopic with built-in bearings
F16D 3/06 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted to allow axial displacement
A twist beam for a suspension of a motor vehicle comprises a body-side inner part having a bearing-receiving section for receiving a body-side bearing, and a wheel carrier-side outer part having a bearing-receiving section for receiving a wheel carrier-side bearing, the outer part and the inner part being separate components which are made of different materials and are firmly connected to each other.
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
B60G 21/05 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected mechanically between wheels on the same axle but on different sides of the vehicle, i.e. the left and right wheel suspensions being interconnected
F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
B21D 39/04 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with tubesApplication of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with rods
The invention relates to a steering shaft assembly (10) for a motor vehicle, which comprises a first shaft (20) and a second shaft (22) which are both rotatable about a central axis (24). The second shaft (22) is a hollow shaft, and a portion of the first shaft (20) is axially movably received in the interior of the second shaft (22). In addition, the first shaft (20) and the second shaft (22) are torque-transmittingly coupled via two rotary coupling mechanisms (26, 28) which are separate from each other.
B62D 1/185 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable by axial displacement, e.g. telescopically
F16C 3/035 - ShaftsAxles telescopic with built-in bearings
F16D 3/06 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted to allow axial displacement
A ball joint including a ball stud which has a spherical portion, two bearing shells that are arranged on the spherical portion such that there is a small gap between the two bearing shells, and a housing that is made from plastic in one piece and encloses the two bearing shells such that the two bearing shells are urged against the spherical portion by the housing.
The invention relates to a ball-and-socket joint (5) having a bearing stud (10) with a spherical portion (12), two bearing shells (20) arranged on the spherical portion (12) such that they define a small gap (30) between them, and a housing (40) that is formed in a single piece made of plastics and encloses the two bearing shells (20) in such a way that the housing (40) can force them against the spherical portion (12).
In a ball joint with a housing, a ball stud which includes a ball head mounted in the housing, and with a sealing bellows which includes a ring-shaped housing-side connecting region, it is provided that at the housing a ring-shaped channel is provided, in which the housing-side connecting region is accommodated, wherein the outer radius of the channel at the channel bottom is greater than the outer radius at the free edge of the channel, and on the housing-side connecting region of the sealing bellows at least one holding element made of a rigid material is provided, which in particular in a top view in longitudinal direction of the ball stud is at least partly covered by the free edge of the channel.
The present invention relates to a stabilizer system (100) for a motor vehicle, in particular for a utility vehicle, with at least one stabilizer bar (10), at least one elastomer joint (20), at least one receiving bushing (30) and at least one fastening pin (40), wherein the elastomer joint (20) is arranged in the region of one end (12) of the stabilizer bar (10), and wherein the receiving bushing (30) in which the fastening pin (40) is fitted is arranged in the interior of the elastomer joint (20). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for installing a stabilizer system (100) and to a chassis of a motor vehicle with at least one stabilizer system (100).
A sealing assembly of a ball joint, in particular for a vehicle, comprises a retaining ring which includes a ring axis and a radial ring flange having a flange upper side and an opposed flange lower side, and a sealing element which rests against the flange upper side and against the flange lower side and is exclusively connected to the retaining ring with an interlocking fit, the interlocking fit being configured such that the retaining ring and the sealing element are fixed to each other free of play in the axial and in the radial direction, and the flange upper side having an exposed contact surface for a sealing bellows.
An improved ball joint for use in a motor vehicle steering or suspension system includes a ball joint having a housing defining an axis and a chamber having an open end. A bearing is disposed in the chamber. A ball stud having a ball portion is supported within the chamber by the bearing and a stud portion extends outwardly from the open end of the chamber. A retainer having a mounting portion is secured to the housing to retain the bearing in the chamber and an opening is formed therein through which the stud portion extends. The retainer is stamped and has a central portion configured with a dome shaped surface which extends over the open end of the chamber and is shaped complimentary to the ball portion.
An improved ball joint for use in a motor vehicle steering or suspension system includes a housing, a bearing disposed in the housing, and a ball stud supported within the housing by the bearing. The bearing includes at least a first bearing member formed from a first material and a second bearing member formed from a second dampening material attached to at least a portion of an outer surface of the first bearing member. The first bearing member has a bidirectional slot formed therein which is configured to allow the ball stud to articulate in a first direction and restrict and dampen articulation in a second direction which is generally transverse to the first direction.
A joint housing of a ball joint comprises a sheet-metal part for accommodating a ball head, which is substantially rotationally symmetrical with respect to a joint axis and includes a circumferential wall portion, wherein the circumferential wall portion includes a housing opening at an axial end, through which a joint pin can extend, wherein the sheet-metal part is formed with two layers at this axial end of the circumferential wall portion.
An improved structure for a steering linkage adapted for use in a vehicle steering system and method for producing the same. According to one embodiment, the steering linkage includes a first member having a first longitudinal axis, a second member having a second longitudinal axis, and a third member operatively coupling together the first member and the second member together with the first and second longitudinal axes in alignment with each other.
An improved structure for a steering linkage adapted for use in a vehicle steering system and method for producing the same. According to one embodiment, the steering linkage comprises a first member and a second member disposed at least partially within the first member and operatively secured together by at least a mechanical type of connection. The second member includes a stop feature provided therein which is configured such that in the event the point of connection between the first member and the second member is disrupted, the stop feature is operative to prevent the first member and the second member from completely separating from each other so that at least a portion of the second member remains within the first member so as to operatively couple the first and second members together.
A connecting strut for a chassis of a vehicle comprises an elongated carrier which has at least two carrier elements spaced apart from each other. The carrier elements are connected with each other at their ends by means of a respective connecting element. The carrier has a low torsional stiffness and a high bending stiffness with respect to its longitudinal axis.
B60G 3/12 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle
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Ball joint and method of fastening a sealing bellows to a ball joint
A method of fastening a sealing bellows to a ball joint as well as to a ball joint is shown comprising a joint housing, a ball stud pivotally received in the joint housing, and a sealing bellows which, related to a joint axis, comprises a first axial end of the bellows resting against the ball stud and a second axial end of the bellows fastened to the joint housing, the joint housing for fastening the sealing bellows comprising a seat of the bellows forming a radial stop as well as an axial stop for the second axial end of the bellows, and wherein a closed retaining ring is provided which is spaced from the joint housing and acts upon the sealing bellows in radial inward direction against the seat of the bellows.
A ball joint which comprises a joint housing, a bearing shell received in the joint housing, and a ball stud having a ball head arranged for pivoting movement in the bearing shell. The ball head is prestressed by a spring system substantially in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the ball stud against the joint housing. The spring system is composed of spring elements connected in parallel and/or in series, at least one spring element of the spring system being made of a polymer material or of an elastomer material.
A ball joint includes a joint housing having a recess, a ball stud having a ball head, a sealing bellows having a sealing seat on the housing side and a sealing seat on the stud side in the form of a bellows mouth which is adapted to be brought into contact with the ball stud, a bellows body of the sealing bellows extending between the sealing seat on the housing side and the bellows mouth, and further includes a joint socket, the ball head being accommodated for swiveling motion within the joint socket, and the joint socket being inserted in the recess of the joint housing.
A method for manufacturing a bearing shell assembly for a ball joint includes the following steps: a) a bearing shell having a plastic extension is produced; b) a spring element is arranged in a region of the plastic extension; and c) the spring element is fastened to the bearing shell by deformation of the plastic extension. The invention further relates to a bearing shell assembly for a ball joint, including a bearing shell and a spring element, the spring element being non-detachably connected with the bearing shell.
The invention relates to an elastomeric joint, comprising a housing with a through-opening which extends axially along the longitudinal axis of the elastomeric joint, a pivot pin which extends through the through-opening of the housing, an elastomeric body which is fastened to the pivot pin and is arranged radially between the pivot pin and the housing, and with at least one supporting ring which is fastened to the elastomeric body on one end face of the through-opening, wherein a wire ring locks the supporting ring with respect to the housing, with the result that the pivot pin is held in the housing in an axially secured manner.
F16F 1/393 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin with spherical or conical sleeves
A sealing assembly of a ball joint, in particular for a vehicle, comprises a retaining ring which includes a ring axis and a radial ring flange having a flange upper side and an opposed flange lower side, and a sealing element which rests against the flange upper side and against the flange lower side and is exclusively connected to the retaining ring with an interlocking fit, the interlocking fit being configured such that the retaining ring and the sealing element are fixed to each other free of play in the axial and in the radial direction, and the flange upper side having an exposed contact surface for a sealing bellows.
A ball joint assembly includes an elongated stud, a socket housing, and a boot and seal assembly having a seal lip. A boot and seal assembly for use in a ball joint assembly includes a body and a diaphragm extending therefrom. The diaphragm includes a seal portion having a seal lip that has an elongated profile of a substantially uniform section. The seal portion may be a first seal portion that is adapted to engage an elongated stud of a ball joint assembly. The diaphragm further may include a second seal portion that is adapted to engage a mating component connected to the ball joint assembly. The boot and seal assembly may include a third seal portion that is also adapted to engage the mating component.
A ball joint, particularly a radial ball joint, includes a housing, a bearing shell which is arranged in the housing, and a ball pin having a ball head which is arranged in the bearing shell, the housing having a mounting opening to receive the bearing shell and the ball head, the mounting opening being closed by a housing cover which is fastened to the housing. The bearing shell is deformed by the ball head and the housing cover such that the restoring force resulting from the deformation urges the ball head away from the housing cover and prestresses it against the housing.
A method for manufacturing a bearing shell assembly for a ball joint includes the following steps: a) a bearing shell having a plastic extension is produced; b) a spring element is arranged in a region of the plastic extension; and c) the spring element is fastened to the bearing shell by deformation of the plastic extension. The invention further relates to a bearing shell assembly for a ball joint, including a bearing shell and a spring element, the spring element being non-detachably connected with the bearing shell.
B21D 53/10 - Making other particular articles parts of bearingsMaking other particular articles sleevesMaking other particular articles valve seats or the like
A ball joint, particularly an axial joint, having a housing, a bearing shell which is arranged in the housing, and a ball pin with a ball head which is arranged in the bearing shell, is characterized in that the bearing shell is bent open elastically by the ball head so that the restoring force resulting from its deformation applies a prestress onto the ball head which attempts to press the latter out of the housing.
A steering linkage assembly adapted to steer a pair of wheels of a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle steering linkage assembly comprising a first tie rod element having a first end operatively connected to a first wheel of the vehicle and a second end. A second tie rod element has a first end operatively connected to a second wheel of the vehicle and a second end. A tubular portion extends between the first and second tie rod elements, and has a first end that is operatively connected to the second end of the first tie rod element. A second end is operatively connected to the second end of the second tie rod element. The first end of the tubular portion defines a first end centerline and the second end of the tubular portion defines a second end centerline. The tubular portion includes a contoured section preferably adjacent to the tubular portion second end. The contoured section includes a section which defines a third centerline which is offset relative to the first and second centerlines and substantially parallel relative thereto.
An assembly comprises a carrier part and a ball joint housing. The housing is provided with an attachment projection which is formed integrally with the housing on an outer surface of the housing. The carrier part is formed as a double-layer structure, and the attachment projection is held between two layers of the carrier part.
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