Patent ID: 6413003
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: B60G,B62D,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A preloaded pivot joint assembly comprising:a housing having an axis; a stud having a lower part-spherical head portion and a flat radial upper surface retained within the housing, a shaft portion projecting axially from the housing, and an elongated cylindrical pin portion projecting axially from said flat radial upper surface within the housing; a bearing having part-spherical bearing surface, said bearing retained within the housing, said bearing surface enclosing a portion of said lower part-spherical head portion; and a resilient member disposed within said housing, said resilient member biasing against said flat radial upper surface of said stud to accommodate axial forces therefrom, said resilient member further biasing against said elongated cylindrical pin portion to accommodate radial forces therefrom; and an annular preload member disposed between said resilient member and said biased flat radial surface of said stud.