FLEXIBLE JOINT FOR A SUSPENSION LINK WITH A THREADED INSERT

摘要

A flexible joint for attachment to a suspension link. The flexible joint includes a housing, where the housing includes an external surface and an internal surface. The flexible joint also includes a joint insert. The joint insert includes a first section and a second section attached to the first section at an attachment point. The joint insert also includes an inner sleeve, where the inner sleeve includes a first portion in the first section of the joint insert and a second portion in the second section of the joint insert. The inner sleeve also includes a channel, where the channel is configured to receive at least a portion of an external device and an external surface. The joint insert further includes an elastomer, where the elastomer is fused to at least a portion of the external surface of the inner sleeve, a portion of the elastomer is in contact with the internal surface of the housing, and the elastomer is not permanently attached to the internal surface.

主权项

1. A flexible joint for attachment to a suspension link, the flexible joint comprising:
a housing, wherein the housing includes:
an external surface; andan internal surface; and a joint insert, wherein the joint insert includes:
a first section; anda second section attached to the first section at an attachment point;an inner sleeve, wherein the inner sleeve includes:
a first portion in the first section of the joint insert;a second portion in the second section of the joint insert;a channel, wherein the channel is configured to receive at least a portion of an external device; andan external surface; andan elastomer, wherein:
the elastomer is fused to at least a portion of the external surface of the inner sleeve;a portion of the elastomer is in contact with the internal surface of the housing; andthe elastomer is not permanently attached to the internal surface.