Patent ID: 6902344

Claim:
An angle joint for connecting two components in articulated fashion, the angle joint comprising: a joint ball having a first mounting element for mounting the joint ball on a first component; a cup at least partially surrounding the joint ball, the cup having a second mounting element for mounting the cup to a second component, the second mounting element being rotatable about a preferred axis at least through an angular range, and pivotal relative to the second mounting element; and a liner positioned in the cup, the liner having: a nest with a nest opening for receiving the joint ball; at least one sliding surface for slidable mounting of the joint ball; first integrally molded form-fit elements for securing the liner in the cup; and second integrally molded form-fit elements for securing the joint ball inside the liner, wherein the first and second form-fit elements are first and second snap elements, respectively; and the liner further comprises a lateral edge with a first end rim which delimits the nest and a plurality of slits positioned around a circumference of the liner, the slits extending in a longitudinal direction from the first end rim to a position that is less than a height of the liner to form flexible tabs which include the first and second snap elements, the first and second snap elements being arranged on radially outer and radially inner sides of the same flexible tabs.