公开(公告)号：US20030175073A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-18

申请号：US10248899

申请日：2003-02-28

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： JUERGEN FUNKE

IPC: B25G003/00

CPC classification number: F16C27/063 ,  B60G21/0551 ,  B60G2204/1222 ,  B60G2204/4104 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  F16C33/20 ,  F16C2326/05 ,  F16F1/376 ,  F16F1/3835 ,  Y10T403/453 ,  Y10T403/455 ,  Y10T403/458 ,  Y10T403/70

Abstract: A stabilizer bar system for an automotive vehicle includes a stabilizer bar having a circular cross section and a rigid sleeve applied to a section of the outer circumference of the stabilizer bar. The sleeve has a number of circumferentially extending grooves and lands which mate with corresponding grooves and lands formed in an inner cylindrical surface of an elastomeric bushing which is overlaid upon the sleeve. The elastomeric bushing and sleeve may be mated such that relative rotation is allowed at the interface of the bushing and sleeve. Alternatively, the bushing and sleeve may be locked so that no relative rotation may occur at the interface of the bushing and sleeve.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的稳定杆系统包括具有圆形横截面的稳定杆和应用于稳定杆的外圆周部分的刚性套筒。 套筒具有多个周向延伸的凹槽和平台，其与形成在覆盖在套筒上的弹性衬套的内圆柱形表面中的对应凹槽和平台配合。 弹性衬套和套管可以配合，使得允许在衬套和套筒的界面处相对旋转。 或者，衬套和套管可以被锁定，使得在衬套和套筒的界面处不会发生相对旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5807010A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-15

申请号：US619009

申请日：1996-03-21

Applicant: Eric G. Parker ,  Corey M. Rivard

Inventor： Eric G. Parker ,  Corey M. Rivard

IPC: B60G21/055 ,  F16C7/00 ,  F16C7/04 ,  F16C11/06 ,  B60G21/00

CPC classification number: F16C11/0614 ,  B60G21/0551 ,  F16C7/00 ,  F16C7/04 ,  B60G2204/1224 ,  B60G2204/422 ,  Y10T403/32073 ,  Y10T403/32581 ,  Y10T403/32631 ,  Y10T403/458

Abstract: An end link is provided for a stabilizer bar of a vehicle suspension system. The end link includes a rod having pairs of grommets generally at each end thereof. Each grommet includes a bushing and washer which are interengaged and rotatable with respect to each other. Each grommet further includes a central passageway that which the rod is disposed within and permits pivotal movement of the rod only substantially in a single plane relative to the grommets and permits substantially universal pivotal movement of the rod around the center of the grommets. The end link can also include a like rod having a pair of universal ball joint structures generally at each end thereof. Each structure includes a universal ball which is integrally formed with a spacer, a bushing and a washer. The bushing is rotatable with respect to the washer. Each structure further includes a central passageway that which the rod is disposed within and permits pivotal movement of the rod only substantially in a single plane relative to the structures and permits substantially universal pivotal movement of the rod around the center of the structures.

Abstract translation: 为车辆悬架系统的稳定杆提供端部连杆。 端部连杆包括通常在其每个端部具有成对的索环的杆。 每个垫圈包括彼此相互接合并可相对于彼此旋转的衬套和垫圈。 每个护环还包括一个中心通道，该杆被设置在该中心通道内，并允许杆的枢转运动基本上在相对于索环的单个平面中，并且允许杆围绕索环的中心基本上通用的枢转运动。 端部连杆还可以包括通常在其每个端部具有一对万向球接头结构的类似的杆。 每个结构包括与间隔件，套管和垫圈一体形成的万向球。 衬套可相对于垫圈旋转。 每个结构还包括一个中心通道，该杆被设置在该中心通道内，并允许杆的枢转运动基本上在相对于该结构的单个平面中的枢转运动，并且允许杆围绕结构中心的基本上通用的枢转运动。

公开(公告)号：US4809960A

公开(公告)日：1989-03-07

申请号：US173146

申请日：1988-03-25

Applicant: Toshihiko Kakimoto ,  Satoshi Osawa

Inventor： Toshihiko Kakimoto ,  Satoshi Osawa

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  F16C11/04 ,  F16C27/06 ,  F16C33/74 ,  F16F1/38 ,  F16J15/32

CPC classification number: F16J15/3268 ,  B60G7/00 ,  F16C11/045 ,  F16C27/063 ,  F16C33/74 ,  F16F1/38 ,  F16F1/3842 ,  Y10T403/455 ,  Y10T403/458

Abstract: A bushing assembly for use in a suspension of an automotive vehicle. The bushing assembly is comprised of inner and outer cylinder members which are coaxial and spaced from each other. An elastic member and a rigid sleeve member are disposed between the inner and outer cylinder members. A sliding member is disposed between the inner cylinder member and the rigid sleeve member in order to reduce torsion spring effect of the elastic member. The sliding member is prevented from its axial displacement upon contacting with a radially outwardly extending retainer section formed in the inner cylinder member. Additionally, a generally cap-shaped seal rubber is provided to accomplish seal between the end section of the rigid sleeve member and the end section of the inner cylinder member. The seal rubber is located outside the inner cylinder member retainer section and spaced from the outer peripheral part of the inner cylinder member retainer section, thereby reducing resistance in relative rotation between the inner and outer cylinder members maintaining effective seal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于汽车悬架的衬套组件。 衬套组件包括彼此同轴且间隔开的内筒和外筒构件。 弹性构件和刚性套筒构件设置在内筒构件和外筒构件之间。 滑动构件设置在内筒构件和刚性套筒构件之间，以便减小弹性构件的扭转弹簧效应。 在与形成在内筒构件中的径向向外延伸的保持器部分接触时，防止滑动构件的轴向位移。 此外，设置一个大致为帽状的密封橡胶，以实现刚性套筒构件的端部与内筒件的端部之间的密封。 密封橡胶位于内筒部件保持部的外侧，与内筒部件保持部的外周部隔开间隔，从而降低保持有效密封的内筒部件与外筒部件之间的相对旋转阻力。

公开(公告)号：US4667943A

公开(公告)日：1987-05-26

申请号：US755007

申请日：1985-07-15

Applicant: Toshio Izumi ,  Fukuyoshi Kawakatsu

Inventor： Toshio Izumi ,  Fukuyoshi Kawakatsu

IPC: B60G3/22 ,  B60G7/00 ,  F16F1/38

CPC classification number: F16F1/38 ,  B60G3/225 ,  B60G7/00 ,  Y10T403/458

Abstract: A resilient bushing having an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve disposed around the inner sleeve in co-axial and radially-spaced relation thereto, and a cylindrical resilient member interposed between the inner and outer sleeves. The bushing comprises an intermediate sleeve substantially embedded in the cylindrical resilient member in co-axial relation thereto. The intermediate sleeve has a radially outward flange at one or both of its axial ends.

Abstract translation: 弹性衬套，其具有内套筒，外套筒以与其内的同轴和径向间隔的关系设置在内套筒周围，以及插入在内套筒和外套筒之间的圆柱形弹性构件。 衬套包括基本上嵌入在圆柱形弹性构件中与其同轴的关系的中间套筒。 中间套筒在其一个或两个轴向端部处具有径向向外的凸缘。

公开(公告)号：US4636106A

公开(公告)日：1987-01-13

申请号：US791609

申请日：1985-10-25

Applicant: Neville Waisbrod

Inventor： Neville Waisbrod

IPC: F16B7/10 ,  F16C17/18 ,  F16C27/02 ,  F16B12/42 ,  F16D1/00

CPC classification number: F16C27/02 ,  F16B7/10 ,  F16C17/18 ,  Y10T403/451 ,  Y10T403/455 ,  Y10T403/458 ,  Y10T403/559 ,  Y10T403/7061

Abstract: A coaxial joint for joining inner and outer cylindrical members permitting rotational and/or linear movement between them, comprises an outer bushing sleeve non-rotatably receivable within the outer cylindrical member, an inner bushing sleeve formed with a central bore for receiving the inner cylindrical member; a first group of longitudinally-extending, circumferentially-spaced ribs formed between the inner and outer sleeves; and a second group of such ribs formed in staggered relationship with respect to the first group on the outer face of the outer sleeve and effective, when forcibly received within the outer cylindrical member, to distort inwardly the portions of the outer sleeve between the first group of ribs and thereby to minimize the distortion of the inner sleeve.

Abstract translation: 用于连接允许它们之间旋转和/或线性移动的内圆柱形构件和外圆柱形构件的同轴接头包括不可转动地接纳在外圆柱形构件内的外套筒套筒，形成有中心孔的内套筒套筒，用于容纳内圆筒构件 ; 形成在内套筒和外套筒之间的第一组纵向延伸的周向隔开的肋条; 以及第二组这种肋，其在外套筒的外表面上相对于第一组以交错关系形成，并且当被强制地容纳在外圆柱形构件内时，在外套筒的第一组之间有效地变形 从而使内套筒的变形最小化。

公开(公告)号：US4586840A

公开(公告)日：1986-05-06

申请号：US594874

申请日：1984-03-29

Applicant: Reinhard Buhl

Inventor： Reinhard Buhl

IPC: F16C11/06 ,  F16C11/08 ,  F16D1/00

CPC classification number: F16C11/06 ,  Y10T403/458

Abstract: An elastic joint comprises an intermediate socket of an elastic material which firmly adheres to, and is clamped between, a housing and an inner part and which has a constant thickness in the main load direction, over a substantial portion of its width perpendicular to the main load direction.

Abstract translation: 弹性接头包括弹性材料的中间插座，其牢固地粘附并被夹在外壳和内部之间，并且在主负载方向上具有恒定厚度的垂直于主体的主体的大部分宽度 负载方向。

公开(公告)号：US4521003A

公开(公告)日：1985-06-04

申请号：US412095

申请日：1982-08-27

Applicant: Steven L. Odobasic

Inventor： Steven L. Odobasic

IPC: B60G11/18 ,  B64C27/35 ,  F16D3/72 ,  F16F1/14 ,  B64C27/48

CPC classification number: B60G11/18 ,  B64C27/35 ,  F16D3/72 ,  F16F1/14 ,  Y10T403/458

Abstract: A structural element capable of resilient twisting about an axis including a plurality of axially extending open section members of decreasing transverse dimension nested together with adjacent ends of the members being rigidly interconnected at each end of the element.

Abstract translation: 能够围绕轴线弹性扭转的结构元件，该轴线包括多个轴向延伸的开口部分，其横向尺寸减小，嵌套在一起，同时该部件的相邻端部在元件的每个端部处刚性互连。

公开(公告)号：US4491429A

公开(公告)日：1985-01-01

申请号：US452826

申请日：1982-12-23

Applicant: Taketo Matoba ,  Yasuhiro Morita ,  Noritoshi Arai ,  Masahiro Ishigaki ,  Hiroshi Harada

Inventor： Taketo Matoba ,  Yasuhiro Morita ,  Noritoshi Arai ,  Masahiro Ishigaki ,  Hiroshi Harada

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  F16C27/06 ,  F16F1/38 ,  F16F1/387 ,  B60G11/22 ,  F16D1/00 ,  F16F1/14

CPC classification number: F16C27/063 ,  B60G7/00 ,  F16F1/38 ,  F16F1/387 ,  Y10T403/458

Abstract: A bushing assembly incorporated in an eye of a suspension arm for an automobile includes a cylindrical member, a cylindrical rubber bushing adhered to the outer peripheral surface of the member and press fitted in the eye, and a cylindrical insert embedded in the bushing. The bushing is provided on each end with a flange extending radially outward and contacting each end surface of the eye when the bushing has been fitted in the eye.

Abstract translation: 并入用于汽车的悬挂臂的眼睛中的衬套组件包括圆柱形构件，附接到构件的外周表面并压配合在眼睛中的圆柱形橡胶衬套和嵌入衬套中的圆柱形插入件。 衬套在每个端部设置有当径向向外延伸的凸缘并且当套管已经安装在眼睛中时接触眼睛的每个端面。

公开(公告)号：US4158511A

公开(公告)日：1979-06-19

申请号：US926521

申请日：1978-07-19

Applicant: Edward J. Herbenar

Inventor： Edward J. Herbenar

IPC: F16C11/04 ,  F16C27/06 ,  F16F1/387 ,  F16C11/00 ,  F16D1/12

CPC classification number: F16C11/08 ,  F16F1/387 ,  F16C27/063 ,  Y10T403/32557 ,  Y10T403/455 ,  Y10T403/458

Abstract: An improved pivot joint has a rotatable and tiltable stud. A rotational preload force is applied to the stud by a bearing which is circumferentially stressed in tension to apply a clamping force to the stud. This clamping force resists rotation of the stud relative to a housing until a predetermined minimum rotational force is applied to the stud. A tilting or sidewise preload force is applied to the stud by a resiliently compressible bushing which is disposed between the bearing and the housing. Since the tilting preload force is applied to the stud by the bushing, the bearing can be designed to provide an optimum rotational preload force without regard to tilting preload force design considerations. Similarly, the bushing can be designed to provide optimum tilting preload forces without regard to design considerations influenced by the rotational preload forces. The pivot joint is advantageously assembled by resiliently expanding the bearing, moving the stud into alignment with the bearing then releasing the bearing so that it contracts part way back to its initial condition. The diameter of the stud surface engaged by the bearing is large enough so that the bearing cannot fully retract back to its initial condition. This results in tension stresses being set up in the bearing so that it applies a clamping force against the stud to hold it against rotation. In one embodiment of the invention the bearing is provided with projections which limit sideward tilting movement of the stud.

Abstract translation: {PG，1改进的枢轴接头具有可旋转和可倾斜的螺柱。 旋转预紧力通过轴承施加到螺柱上，所述轴承在周向上受到张力的应力，以对螺柱施加夹紧力。 该夹紧力抵抗螺柱相对于壳体的旋转，直到螺柱施加预定的最小旋转力。 通过设置在轴承和壳体之间的弹性可压缩衬套将倾斜或侧向预紧力施加到螺栓。 由于通过衬套将倾斜预紧力施加到螺柱，所以可以设计轴承以提供最佳的旋转预加载力，而不考虑倾斜预紧力设计考虑。 类似地，衬套可以设计成提供最佳的倾斜预载力，而不考虑受旋转预载力影响的设计考虑。 枢轴接头有利地通过弹性地膨胀轴承来组装，将螺柱移动到与轴承对准，然后释放轴承，使得其部分地收缩回其初始状态。 由轴承接合的螺柱表面的直径足够大，使得轴承不能完全缩回到其初始状态。 这导致在轴承中设置张力应力，使得其将紧固力施加在螺栓上以防止其旋转。 在本发明的一个实施例中，轴承设置有限制螺柱的侧向倾斜运动的突起。

公开(公告)号：US4034996A

公开(公告)日：1977-07-12

申请号：US620708

申请日：1975-10-08

Applicant: Takeyoshi Manita ,  Ichiro Seimiya ,  Kio Otani ,  Tadasuke Furutani ,  Saburo Sasakura

Inventor： Takeyoshi Manita ,  Ichiro Seimiya ,  Kio Otani ,  Tadasuke Furutani ,  Saburo Sasakura

IPC: B60G5/053 ,  B60G7/00 ,  F16C11/06

CPC classification number: B60G7/005 ,  B60G5/053 ,  F16C11/0614 ,  F16C11/0671 ,  B60G2200/318 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/1482 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2206/11 ,  Y10T403/32778 ,  Y10T403/458

Abstract: This invention relates to a ball joint to use without supplying oil in a torque rod of an automobile, in a mechanism for connecting brackets fitted to the chassis of an automobile, brackets fitted to a wheel axle supporting member and torque rods connecting the said brackets, in which a spherical bearing ring made of strong synthetic resin, for example an acetal resin such as Delrin or the like is provided inside a bearing housing to support a shaft having a spherical ball portion fixed to the said bracket adhering onto the central periphery of the said ball portion, oil-containing fabrics are provided on the both sides of the said spherical bearing ring adhering onto the periphery of the said ball portion, and the said bearing housing is connected to a boss of the torque rod.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to a ball joint to use without supplying oil in a torque rod of an automobile.Heretofore, a ball joint has generally been used for a torque rod interposed between a wheel axle of a heavy vehicle having a double-axle rear wheel arrangement and a chassis thereof thereby to automatically adjust to the movement of the wheel axle relative to the chassis while the vehicle is running on rough or uneven roads. A ball joint in a torque rod should be simple in its construction so as to be easily produced, and it should be smoothly operated and be capable of being used for a long period of time without being supplied with any further oil, and further its life should be semipermanent.The first object of the present invention is to provide a ball joint which can satisfy the above requirements.When a strong impulsive force is instantaneously imparted to wheels, wheel axles and torque rods e.g. at the time of braking, a conventional ball joint takes the complete shock, and the shock acts directly on a shaft having a spherical ball portion and a bearing metal. This results in damage or a large degree of wear on the ball portion of the shaft, the bearing metal and/or torque rod, and also damage to the bracket.The second object of the present invention is to eliminate the above defects by interposing an elastic band made of a strong elastic substance such as rubber or synthetic resin between a bearing housing and a torque rod.The load given to the elastic band by the abovementioned impulsive force is extremely large in comparison with the ordinary vibrating load of anti-vibration rubber. Therefore the deformation induced by the load in this case is remarkably large. Accordingly, when an elastic band of conventional shape is used, the exposed surfaces of the band swell due to the load compression and rub with the housing portion to cause damage to the ball joint.The third object of the present invention is to eliminate the above drawbacks by forming the exposed surfaces of the elastic band into a parabolic shape, i.e. a deeply recessed shape.The other objects and the feature of the present invention will be apparent by a few examples embodying the present invention described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在汽车的转矩杆中不供给油而使用的球形接头，用于连接安装在汽车的底盘上的支架的机构，安装在轮轴支撑部件上的支架和连接所述支架的转矩杆， 其中由强合成树脂制成的球形轴承环，例如Delrin等的缩醛树脂设置在轴承壳体的内部，以支撑固定在所述支架上的球形球部的轴， 所述球部分中，含油织物设置在所述球形轴承环的两侧，所述球形轴承环附着在所述球形部分的周围，并且所述轴承壳体连接到扭矩杆的凸台。