Patent ID: 7097361
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: B62D,F16C,F16N

Abstract:
1. A rod end device for a motor vehicle, said device comprising: a ball having an outer surface, said ball defining a supporting bore that extends through said ball; a race for bearingly supporting said ball, said race defining a groove which is in fluid communication with said outer surface of said ball; a rod end for supporting said race, said rod end defining a channel which is in fluid communication with said groove; a tube having a first and a second end, said tube defining a cavity which extends between said first end and said second end of said tube, said first end of said tube sealingly cooperating with said rod end such that said cavity is disposed in fluid communication with said channel so that a flow of lubricant disposed within said cavity to said outer surface of said ball is permitted; a plug disposed within said cavity for inhibiting flow of the lubricant from said second end of said tube; and a one way valve connected to said channel for supplying the lubricant to said channel.