Patent ID: 6382865
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A base mounted lubricated ball joint comprising;a) a hollow socket one piece case having a top, a bottom and sides with a spherical socket integrally formed within the case and a plurality of radial male threads cut into the side at right angles to the top, b) a solid ball having attaching means integral therewith, disposed rotatably within the spherical socket of the case, said ball having a female threaded bore in a central position within the ball for receiving a male threaded shaft, c) a hollow circular socket cap having a top and a bottom, said top having an opening therein for exposing a portion of the ball, also the cap having a plurality of female threads cut into a cavity within the bottom of the cap, said cap attached to the case with the female cap threads interfacing with the male case threads thereby captivating the ball in a removable manner, and d) lubrication means, defined as grease, integral with the case and ball for reducing friction between the ball, cap and case when the ball is rotated within the confines of the joint.