摘要 |
The present disclosure provides an articulation joint linkage. The articulation joint linkage includes a first socket having a ball seat at a distal end. The articulation joint linkage includes a ball stud having a ball and a shank extending from the ball, the ball is arranged in the ball seat such that the ball stud is configured to articulate with respect to the first socket. The articulation joint linkage includes a locking ferrule. The locking ferrule includes a cavity receiving the ball therein, wherein the locking ferrule is attached to the first socket to hold the ball within the ball seat. The locking ferrule includes an opening, wherein the shank extends through the opening. The articulation joint linkage further includes a second socket having a bore receiving the shank of the ball stud therein. |