| 摘要 |
<p>A steering axle (10) comprising an improved ball joint (16) and tie rod (36). The ball joint (16) comprising a spherical ball (18), a stud end (22), and the spherical ball (18) having a center (24). The stud end (22) has a longitudinal rotational axis (26), wherein the center (24) of the spherical ball (18) is disposed away from the longitudinal rotational axis (26). In addition, the ball joint (16) comprising the spherical ball (18) and the stud end (22) is coupled to a steering knuckle (12) and wherein the unitary, non-adjustable tie rod (36) is coupled to the ball joint (16).</p> |
