Stud end link

摘要

A stud end link comprises a main body having first and second openings and a swivel ball bushing. The first opening and swivel ball each have truncated spherical surfaces to allow the swivel ball to be seated within the first opening, while permitting the swivel ball to pivot a limited amount about a lateral axis within the first opening. The first opening includes a slot to facilitate installation and removal of the swivel ball. In some implementations, the swivel ball includes a tab which matingly fits within the slot to prevent rotation of the swivel ball about an axis perpendicular to the main body.

主权项

1. An end link for use in heavy equipment, comprising:
a main body having first and second pass-through openings; the main body having a longitudinal center axis substantially bisecting the first and second openings and a lateral axis perpendicular to the longitudinal center axis which substantially bisects the first opening, such that the longitudinal center axis and lateral axis define a main body plane co-planer with the main body, the first opening having a slot at one end; and a swivel ball seated within the first opening, the swivel ball having a substantially cylindrical bore and a truncated substantially spherical outer surface, the first opening defining a truncated substantially spherical inner surface in mating engagement with the outer surface to allow the main body and swivel ball to pivot relative to one another.