A torque-adjustable, repairable ball joint.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TEKNOROT OTOMOTİV ÜRÜNLERİ SANAYİ & TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF A torque-adjustable, repairable ball joint. TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention consists of a small body for use in vehicles, within the said body. a defined internal space, at least one bearing interacting with the aforementioned internal space, and The person in question is at least partially movable within the bed. It relates to a ball joint containing a hinge. 10 PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Ball joint structures used in automotive suspension systems are generally called spur rings. The components consisting of the bed and the lid are placed inside the body, and the body is 15 It is manufactured by covering it with a plastering method. This well-known structure is used in production. It is widely used in the process, in terms of cost and mass production. While it offers advantages, it also brings with it certain technical limitations. In these systems, the assembly process is done using the spinning method, which involves fitting the parts together. This results in the body becoming one piece. Therefore, there are 20 on the vehicle. In case of malfunctions occurring during use, the relevant parts can be replaced. This is not possible and the product needs to be replaced with a completely new one. Another technical problem encountered in known ball joint structures is the torque values. The problem is that it cannot be standardized. These products, manufactured using the stamping method, have a torque of 25. values may vary due to processing errors, assembly differences, or operator-related reasons. It varies. This situation creates inconsistencies even within the same product group. This leads to torque distributions and ensures that the vehicle's performance is at the expected level. This prevents the provision of [a specific type of relaxation], especially under vibration. Uneven torque effects negatively impact the functionality and lifespan of the ball joint. It has an effect. In known ball joint systems of technology, when a malfunction occurs, the product is replaced with a replacement part for the vehicle. It needs to be dismantled and scrapped. This practice is beneficial for both... 2 This is costly both economically and in terms of environmental sustainability. This is a disadvantage. The inability to repair faulty products, especially beds or beds, is another problem. This prevents the renewability of parts that fail more frequently, such as the body. And even the functional components become dysfunctional, leading to inefficient resource management. This leads to its use. 5 In conclusion, the ball joint systems with caps used in the current technology have both torque... the inability to precisely control it and its repairability feature It has significant technical limitations due to its lack of a vehicle. These structures are tools. Improving its performance, providing maintenance and repair facilities, and extending its lifespan to 10 years. There is an unmet need in the literature and industry for extending the cycle. It is located. In conclusion, all the problems mentioned above require an innovation in the relevant technical field. This has made it necessary to do so. 15 A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and the related technical It is related to a ball joint, aiming to bring new advantages to the field. 20 One aim of the invention is to create a ball joint whose torque values can be adjusted to an optimum level. to place. Another aim of the invention is to create a ball joint that can be repaired. 25 Another aim of the invention is to create a device that can be reused as long as the body remains intact, and The goal is to create a ball joint that extends the product's lifespan. Another aim of the invention is to reduce the amount of scrap, thus being more environmentally friendly. The goal is to produce a sustainable ball joint. All the purposes mentioned above and those that will emerge from the detailed explanation below. The present invention aims to realize a small body for use in vehicles, 3 an internal cavity defined within the mentioned body, with the mentioned internal cavity at least one interacting bed and at least partial movement within the said bed. It is a ball joint that contains at least one spur in a capable state. Accordingly, its novelty lies in the inside of the body. The outer lateral side of the bearing with at least one housing gear arranged on its surface facing the gap. The bearing has 5 teeth, with at least one bearing tooth arranged on its surface forming a tooth match. configured to allow it to be tightened and secured to the body in the axial direction. the fact that there are at least one fuselage bore positioned opposite each other on the fuselage its location and functional alignment with the body hole in question at the bottom of the bed the presence of at least one channel providing this, passed through the body bore, as mentioned It must contain at least one locking element configured to fit into the channel. 10 A feature of a possible design of the invention is that the spherical shape of the bezel is on the body. an upper arch wall against which the part rests when compressed by the bed to be placed on the bed and leaned against the aforementioned upper arch wall. It must contain at least one bed wing. 15 Another possible configuration of the invention features an even number of body holes and They are positioned opposite each other. Another possible configuration of the invention features a cotter pin 20 for the locking element. and after being placed along the channel, exiting through the opposite body hole Then it depends on the shape. Another possible configuration of the invention features clamping and dismounting on the bed. It must contain at least one switching protrusion to enable operation. 25 Another characteristic of a possible construction of the invention is that the body is metal-based. The difference is that the car is made of a material, while the bed is made of plastic-based material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURE 30 Figure 1 shows a representative perspective view of the ball joint that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 shows a representative cross-sectional view of the ball joint that is the subject of the invention. 4 Figure 3 shows a representative perspective view of the body located in the ball joint that is the subject of the invention. It has been given. Figure 4 shows a representative perspective view of the bearing located in the ball joint that is the subject of the invention. 5 It has been given. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION This detailed explanation of the invention only serves to better understand the subject. This is explained with examples that will not create any limiting effect. Figures 1 and 2 show a representative view of the ball joint (1) which is the subject of the invention. According to the invention, the subject ball joint (1) has a joint structure. The mentioned ball joint (1) is the vehicle Multiaxial rotation and oscillation in suspension and / or steering kinematics 15 field allowing movement, axial preload and friction characteristics adjustable It refers to a ball joint assembly that can be readjusted and renewed in service. Ball joint (1) with a level of demountability suitable for assembly and maintenance processes, vibration and shock It aims to ensure the continuity of load transfer under these conditions. The ball joint (1) essentially It includes at least one trunk (10), at least one bed (20) and at least one purlin (30). 20 The aforementioned spherical structure (30) constitutes the movable part of the ball joint (1). (30) by rotating / oscillating in the bed (20) in the suspension system It performs the guiding function and directs the loads from the bed (20) to the body (10) It ensures controlled transfer of energy. Figure 3 shows a representative perspective of the body (10) located in the ball joint (1) which is the subject of the invention. The appearance is given. Accordingly, there is at least one internal cavity (11) inside the body (10), an upper curved wall (12) at the top of the mentioned inner cavity (11), the bed (20) at least one body thread (13) and at least one body hole to allow its assembly (14) includes the main 30 where the body (10), bed (20) and purlin (30) parts are placed. It constitutes the carrier part and the body arranged on the surface facing the inner cavity (11) The bearing (20) is tightened axially by means of the gear (13) with the toothed connection. It allows for fixation. The internal space (11) defined inside the body (10), It refers to the volume in which the lover (30) is placed and works. The bed (20) is in this internal space. (11) is screwed through the matching of the housing gear (13) and the bearing gear (22). It is positioned and secures the sash (30) and provides the necessary preload. The top of the inner cavity (11) The upper arch wall (12) formed on the side, the purlin compressed by the bed (20) (30) where the spherical part rests against the fuselage (10) and load transfer is carried out It is the contact surface. This contact surface is a line that conforms to the spherical geometry of the purlin (30). by maintaining contact throughout, it ensures both proper distribution of contact pressure and movement. It ensures the continuity of its kinematics. The most oppositely placed on the body (10) If there are a few body holes (14), the locking element (40) is passed through these holes and the bearing (20) by advancing along the channels (24) on the opposite body hole (14) It allows for the removal of particles that occur under the influence of vibration and impact. Potential loosening is effectively prevented. Preferably even number and multiple. The number of these body holes (14) arranged is 6 in a possible configuration. The axes of the body holes (14) are functionally aligned with the channels (20) of the bed (24). It is positioned in such a way as to provide. Thanks to this integrated mechanism, the bed (20) – The housing (10) threaded connection is detachable and readjustable, service 15 during which torque adjustments are made in a repeatable manner, maintenance procedures allows for safe execution and long-term preservation of assembly integrity. recognizes. Body (10); from machining, forging, pressing or casting methods. It can be produced with just one of several materials; such as steel or aluminum alloys, depending on the application. It can be manufactured from metal material and has 20 for corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It can be subjected to suitable coatings or surface treatments. Figure 4 shows a representative perspective of the bearing (20) in the ball joint (1) that is the subject of the invention. The appearance is given. Accordingly, the bearing (20) on the ball joint (1) is on the purlin (30) 25 which keeps the global section operational and is connected to the body (10) via a threaded connection. Secured by tightening in the axial direction, it can be removed during servicing and if necessary. It constitutes a replaceable part. The bed (20) is suitable for the application. It can be manufactured from plastic-based materials and the surface can be customized according to wear / slip conditions. It can be subjected to modifications. The bed (20), at least one bed wing (21), a bed The gear (22) includes a switching protrusion (23) and at least one channel (24). 30 The aforementioned bed wing (21) is in controlled contact with the spherical surface of the purlin (30). It is structured with a stepped or curved profile to provide a bed (20) works together with the upper curve wall (12) as it is tightened to the body (10) to create the contact area increases, distributes contact pressure evenly, and eliminates gap / tolerance differences. 6 It dampens vibrations that may occur. This ensures both the stability of the preload. and the continuity of the kinematics of motion is ensured. The mentioned bearing gear (22), The bearing (20) has a tooth form arranged on its outer lateral surface and with the housing gear. (13) can be removed and re-selected by selecting the matching pitch, profile and tolerances. It creates an adjustable coupling. This coupling ensures that the target torque is 5 during assembly. while allowing for repeatable adjustments, it also addresses issues that may occur during use. It also makes it possible to resolve any potential loosening through service intervention. The aforementioned switching protrusion (23) is located on the lower surface of the bearing (20), It features a drive geometry in the form of an angular wrench opening; suitable for hand tool drive. geometry, controlled tightening / loosening operations on the bed (20), 10 This allows the disassembly, assembly, and readjustment steps to be performed safely. It recognizes. The mentioned channel (24) is located at the bottom of the bed (20) and the body (10) slot / slot functionally aligned with the opposing body holes (14) on it expresses their structures; locking element (40), through the relevant body hole (14) this channel It is advanced along (24) and positioned by exiting through the opposite body hole (14) and 15 The threaded connection between the bearing (20) and the housing (10) under vibration / impact It provides mechanical locking against unwanted rotation or axial loosening. Through this integrated mechanism, the bed (20) can be adjusted after assembly, renewable during maintenance and with lockout for long-term performance. It functions as a sub-component that can be secured. To enable this, 20 There can be channels (24) on the bed (20) equal to the number of pairs of body holes (14). Locking element (40) which can be mounted on the ball joint (1), on the housing (10) Passed through oppositely positioned body holes (14) on the bed (20) It is structured to fit into the arranged channels (24); thus the bed 25 (20) – rotation of the body (10) gear connection under the effect of vibration or impact Mechanical locking is provided against axial loosening tendency and / or axial loosening. Locking The element (40) may be in the form of a cotter pin; single piece or two-arm flexible arms It may include. In a possible application of the invention, the bed (20) and the housing gear (13) by screwing into the inner cavity (11) to match and axially to the target torque 30 tightened; the axes of the body holes (14) are aligned with the channels (24) of the bed (20); The locking element (40) is pushed through a hole (14) into the relevant channel (24) It is advanced along and pulled out through the opposite body hole (14). When removing it, locking The element (40) is pulled back towards the body hole (14) and removed from the channel (24); bearing 7 (20) is loosened in a controlled manner from the switching projection (23) with a suitable hand tool. is removed or re-tightened to the target torque; necessary part replacements (e.g., sash (30)) or after the bed (20)) is completed, the assembly steps are repeated in the same order and The locking element (40) is put back in place and secured. This procedure, Enables the rapid and repeatable execution of maintenance and adjustment procedures in the field. 5 He / She / It does. With this ball joint (1), the torque can be adjusted and repeated during service. The locking element (40) is securely protected against loosening under vibration. prevention of failure of parts (especially bearing (20) / stirrup (30)) locally 10 thanks to the fact that it can be replaced and the body (10) can be reused, the maintenance time is reduced. and reducing costs, standardizing performance and extending product lifespan This ensures the vehicle's lifespan is extended; thus, the amount of scrap is reduced, sustainability is increased, and the vehicle Operational reliability is improved. The scope of protection of the invention is set out in the attached claims and is strictly adhered to. The detailed explanation cannot be limited to the examples given. Because in technology... A specialist, without deviating from the main theme of the invention, will do what is described above. It is clear that similar structures can emerge in light of this. 8 REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN THE FIGURE 1 Ball Joint Body 5 11 Internal Space 12 Upper Arch Wall 13 Body Gears 14 Body Holes Bed 21 Bed Wing 22 Bearing Gear 23 Switching Protrusion Channel 24, 15 In love 40 Locking Elements
Claims
9 REQUESTS 1. The invention is a small body (10) for use in vehicles, the aforementioned body (10) an internal space defined within (11), interacting with the mentioned internal space (11) at least one bed (20) and at least part of the aforementioned bed (20) is 5 The characteristic of a ball joint (1) is that it contains at least one movable axle (30); At least one body arranged on the surface of the body (10) facing the internal cavity (11). at least one bearing arranged on the outer lateral surface of the bearing (20) with the gear (13). axial connection of the gear (22) to the bearing (20) housing (10) by forming a gear mating. configured to allow tightening and fixing in 10 directions being, at least one body hole (14) positioned opposite each other on the body (10) and the lower part of the bed (20) with the said body hole (14) The presence of at least one channel (24) that provides functional alignment, 15 It must contain at least one structured locking element (40).
2. According to claim 1, a ball joint (1) has the characteristic of being on the body (10), on the spur (30) a top on which the spherical part rests when compressed by the bed (20) the presence of the arch wall (12) and the upper arch wall (12) 20 at least one bed wing (21) on the bed (20) to be leaned against It includes.
3. According to claim 1, a ball joint (1) has the characteristic of having an even number of body holes (14) and They are positioned opposite each other. 25 4. According to claim 1, a ball joint (1) has the characteristic of being a locking element (40) cotter pin. and after being placed along the channel (24) through the opposite body hole (14) is that the shape is connected after it comes out.
5. According to claim 1, a ball joint (1) has the characteristic of being tightening and loosening on the bearing (20). at least one switching protrusion (23) to enable the operation It includes.
6. According to claim 1, a ball joint (1) has the characteristic of being; the body (10) is metal based. made of material, the bed (20) is made of plastic-based material It is the fact that.