摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology having a cast apex joint for a V-type torque rod assembly. SOLUTION: A V-configuration torque rod includes an apex joint assembly which includes a cast apex joint housing. A pair of solid rods are threadingly received by the cast apex joint housing and an end joint assembly is attached to the end of each solid rod. A retention system in the form of a clamp or jamb nut secures the solid rods to the cast apex joint housing. A length adjustment mechanism can be incorporated between the solid rods and the end joint assemblies if necessary. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT |