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Spherical bearings A14

SPHERICAL BEARINGS FOR OSCILLATORY MOVEMENTS (BALL JOINTS)

Types of ball joints

ANGULAR MOVEMENT POSSIBLE
EACH SIDE OF CENTRE

ANGULAR %i- I BENDING STRESS MUST BE
'
CHECKED BOTH AT NECK
UNDER BALL AND AT SHANK
'\/'
ENTRY INTO LEVER BOSS
MOVEMENT
Cam Gears Ltd)
POSSIBLE EACH SIDE Fig. 14.2. Transverse steering ball joint (courtesy:
OF CENTRE

Fig. 14.1. Transverse type ball joint with metal
surfaces (courtesy: Automotive Products Co. Ltd)

ANGULAR MOVEMENT POSSIBLE ANGULAR MOVEMENT POSSIBLE
EACH SIDE OF CENTRE EACH SIDE OF CENTRE

Fig. 74.3. Straddle type joint shown with gaiters
and associated distance pieces (courtesy: Rose
Bearings Ltd) Fig. 14.4. Axial ball joint (courtesy: Cam Gears Ltd)

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