Ball-and-socket joint assembly and method of producing the same

摘要

Injected material (5) projects beyond the ball shaft (4) opening (1.2) in the casing (1), to form a connecting location accepting the boot seal sealing ring. An Independent claim is included for the corresponding method of manufacture. Preferred features: The injected plastic forms a flange around the edge of the casing, edge-profiled to accept the boot seal. An opening in the edge region of the casing allows injected material to enter, locking the liner in place. There may be several such openings. They have semi-circular or other shape. At least one opening provides for injection of the material. The injected material is plastic, a mineral substance or compound, or combinations. The reception region permits hermetic sealing, after mounting the boot.