Patent ID: 6062762
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B60G,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
An angle joint for chassis parts in a motor vehicle, comprising:a cold extruded tubular housing with open ends having a cylindrical interior and a cylindrical outer contour; an inner part movably supported within said housing, said housing and said inner part being connectable to different chassis parts; an elastomeric body disposed between said inner part and said tubular housing cylindrical interior for holding said inner part in said housing and allowing substantially universal movement of said inner part with respect to said housing; a forged shaft having an end with a profile corresponding to said outer contour of said housing, said profile partially surrounding said tubular housing, said shaft and said housing being welded together at said profile by contour welding following the line of contact between a peripheral edge of said profile and said outer contour of said housing.