Patent ID: 7887072
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: B60G,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A disconnectable link comprising: a first link member having a generally tubular portion, a first ball joint disposed on said first link member and adapted to engage a first suspension member; a second link member slidably receivable within said first link member; a second ball joint disposed on said second link member and adapted to engage a second suspension member; a lock shaft engaged with said second link member and selectively movable between a first position and second position; and a lock element disposed within an aperture in said second link member, wherein movement of said lock shaft into said first position causes said lock element to engage said first link member to prevent relative axial movement between said first and second link members, and movement of said lock shaft into said second position causes said lock element to disengage said first link member to allow relative axial movement between said first and second link members.