Patent ID: 7083356
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Ball joint with angular movement restriction system comprising: a ball type pin member having a ball portion that is disposed between an upper bearing and a lower bearing; a box at least partially enclosing the upper bearing and lower bearing, said box including an oblong opening; a cover member enclosing one end of said box; a spring disposed between said upper bearing and said cover; said ball type pin member having a pin portion projecting from said box through said oblong opening and an extension member extending in a direction substantially opposite said pin portion, said pin portion adapted for attachment to a connecting rod; wherein said cover member is formed with an oblong portion to restrict movement of said extension member to thereby restrict movement of said ball type pin member, and wherein an orientation of said oblong portion is aligned with an orientation of said oblong opening to restrict movement of said extension member.