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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2002
Martin Raak, Köln, DE;
Gerhard Baus, Windhagen, DE;
Frank Blase, Bergisch Gladbach, DE;
Igus Spritzgussteile für die Industrie GmbH, Köln, DE;
Abstract
An angle joint for connecting two components in articulated fashion includes a joint ball, a cup at least partially surrounding the joint ball, and a liner positioned in the cup. The joint ball has a first mounting element for mounting the joint ball on a first component, while the cup has a second mounting element for mounting the cup to a second component. The second mounting element is rotatable about a preferred axis at least through an angular range, and is pivotal relative to the second mounting element. The liner has a nest with a nest opening for receiving the joint ball, at least one sliding surface for slidable mounting of the joint ball, first integrally molded form-fit elements for securing the liner in the cup, and second integrally molded form-fit elements for securing the joint ball inside the liner.