| 摘要 |
<p>A ball and socket joint is the type in which a ball pin (11) is supported by a bearing insert (12) retained within a housing (10). The bearing insert (12) has axial slots (32) in one end which upon assembly of the joint allow bearing insert (12) to be deformed in a more consistant manner. An annular groove (29) in one end of the insert (12) defines two thin lips (30, 31) one of which upon assembly is deformed to provide a preload to the joint.</p> |
