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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2012
Filed:
May. 02, 2005
Frank Budde, Damme, DE;
Hans-gerd Brunneke, Georgsmarienhuette, DE;
Martin Rechtien, Voerden, DE;
Volker Grube, Diepholz, DE;
Rainer Ungruh, Hoerstel, DE;
Michael Rossol, Stemwede-Dielingen, DE;
Frank Budde, Damme, DE;
Hans-Gerd Brunneke, Georgsmarienhuette, DE;
Martin Rechtien, Voerden, DE;
Volker Grube, Diepholz, DE;
Rainer Ungruh, Hoerstel, DE;
Michael Rossol, Stemwede-Dielingen, DE;
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Abstract
A bearing shell made of plastic material is provided for a ball and socket joint for mounting a ball and socket joint pivot mounted rotatably and pivotably in the bearing shell with at least two shell parts () forming a bearing surface with an inner, hollow spherical shape is presented, wherein the shell parts form in their entirety the shape of a bearing ring () with an opening () each arranged on the front sides of the bearing ring, which front sides are located opposite each other, at least one web () connecting the shell parts () being arranged crosswise above one of the opening cross sections.