FLUIDIZED BED POLYAMIDE POWDER COATED JOINT BALL AND JOINT CONTAINING POM BEARING
A polyamide-coated metal hinge sphere in land vehicle joints, combined with POM bearings and grease, addresses friction, wear, and corrosion issues, maintaining joint performance and mechanical stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202616100
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-09-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-21
AI Technical Summary
In land vehicle joints, friction, wear, and corrosion occur between metal joint balls and plastic bearings due to direct contact, leading to performance degradation and gap formation, which affects the joint's operational characteristics.
A metal hinge sphere is coated with polyamide using a fluidized bed powder coating method, combined with a POM bearing and plastic-compatible grease, along with a rubber-backed cover, to limit direct contact and enhance lubrication, reducing friction and wear while maintaining mechanical integrity.
The solution effectively reduces friction and wear, prevents corrosion, and maintains consistent lubrication, ensuring the joint's performance and mechanical stability over time.
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF FLUIDIZED BED POLYAMIDE POWDER COATED JOINT SPHERE AND POM JOINT CONTAINING BEARING TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention relates to joints used in land vehicles, in particular metal joints. polyamide formed on a sphere using a fluidized bed powder coating method. coated and the joint sphere in question moves within the POM bearing. It relates to the joints on which it is supported. Also, with a polyamide-coated joint sphere. POM bearings form surfaces that work against each other, plastic compatible grease and 10 It relates to joints that include rubber-backed covers. STATE OF THE ART Used in suspension and steering systems of land vehicles. In joints, a joint sphere moves within a plastic-based bearing. The bearing arrangement is known. In this type of joint, the relationship between the joint ball and the bearing is... Friction, wear, and clearance affect the operating characteristics of the joint. are elements. Patent document number WO2018119335A1 describes a metal spherical bearing. POM 20, which has a hinge element on its surface and contacts the aforementioned spherical surface. A fundamental bed is described. The document in question describes a spherical metal surface. It is uncoated and the mattress is made of fiber-reinforced POM material. It is stated that, unlike this structure, fluid flow occurs on the surface of the metal hinge sphere. polyamide coating formed by powder coating and the said polyamide POM mattress protectors are used in conjunction with the coating. 25 Patent document number EP3406921A1 describes a metal spherical section. a joint element and a resin-based material surrounding the spherical section in question. The hinge bearing is described. POM is used as the hinge bearing material. It can be used and the friction between the metal spherical section and the hinge bearing. A mechanism for adjusting the force is described. The document in question contains 30 formed on the surface of the metal spherical section by fluidized bed powder coating. Polyamide 11 or Polyamide 12 coating and POM mattress that works against this coating. They do not have a relationship. 2 Patent document number EP1514032B1 describes the area around the joint sphere. A mattress shell made from two different plastic components is described. The mattress its shell is made of an outer part of a plastic component and a different plastic component. The formed core portion is used together to improve tribological and mechanical properties. The aim is to regulate the structure. The structure in question is the surface of the metal hinge sphere, 5 Instead of being coated with polyamide, the bearing shell surrounding the joint sphere is suddenly It is based on being made from a large amount of plastic components. In current joint applications, the metal joint ball is directly placed in plastic. Moisture and lubrication generated during operation due to working with the bed surface. The property changes over time and friction between surfaces, 10 on the metal surface This can cause corrosion and wear on the plastic bearing. A gap forms between the ball joint and the bearing as a result of the wear that occurs. This gap can occur and negatively affect the joint's performance characteristics. It can have an impact. THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM THAT THE INVENTION AIMED TO SOLVE In joints used in land vehicles, the metal joint ball is placed in a plastic bearing. During movement within it, friction and wear occur on the contact surfaces. This can occur in the metal hinge sphere due to temperature changes and humidity effects. Corrosion can occur and the lubrication properties can change over time. 20 Wear occurring in the plastic bearing results in a crack between the ball joint and the bearing. a gap may form in the working joint, and this gap affects the joint's functioning. It can negatively affect its characteristics. The fundamental technical problem that the invention aims to solve is the relationship between a metal hinge sphere and... Friction and wear occurring in the contact area between the plastic bearing 25 and suitable for reducing corrosion effects, with a ball joint and bearing. contributing to maintaining the working gap between them throughout the usage period. It is the creation of a joint that provides this. Another technical problem that the invention aims to solve is the relationship between the ball joint and the bearing. Interaction of different polymer materials at the contact surfaces between them 30 by providing direct contact between the metal surface and the plastic bearing the joint's operation in response to limitations and changes in lubrication conditions The characteristic is to preserve it. Interaction of POM and nylon-based surfaces. 3 When lubrication is considered together with friction, technical aspects related to friction and wear... Advantages can be obtained. In addition, it is necessary to withstand sudden axial loads acting on the joint and the aforementioned the direct transfer of loads to the bearing elements within the joint Limiting it is also among the technical problems that are intended to be solved. 5 A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a metal hinge sphere, and the metal hinge sphere in question. polyamide formed on its surface using a fluidized bed powder coating method. The coating is POM 10, which movably supports the polyamide-coated ball joint. bearing, with a joint containing plastic-compatible grease and a rubber-backed cover. It is related. The polyamide coating on the surface of the metal hinge sphere is Polyamide 11. or is based on Polyamide 12. Polyamide coated ball joint in POM bearing. positioned so that the 15 mutually working joints between the ball joint and the bearing The surfaces are formed by a POM mattress with a polyamide coating. Polyamide coated joint and plastic compatible with POM bearing. Grease is available. Plastic compatible grease; lithium soap-based, silicone-based or PAO. It can be one of the greases containing polyalphaolefin. The joint also has a function in resisting axial loads acting on the joint. 20 The area includes a rubber-backed cover. The rubber-backed cover is made of polyamide. The bearing arrangement of the joint includes a coated joint ball and a POM bearing. It forms part of it. Polyamide coating and POM mattress have different polymer surfaces that interact with each other. its formation, the mechanical load-bearing capacity of the metal core of the joint sphere is 25 while allowing for protection between the metal hinge ball and the POM bearing. It ensures that direct contact is limited. Metal hinge sphere The polyamide coating on the surface, POM bearing and plastic-compatible grease together form the joint. It forms the contact pattern that determines the friction and wear conditions. The notification states that lubrication occurs through the combined action of POM and nylon at this contact point 30. Its importance in the system has been clearly demonstrated. 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 is a perspective view of the metal hinge sphere. Figure 2 shows a polyamide-coated metal hinge sphere inside a POM bearing. It is a partial cross-sectional perspective view showing the position of the joint. Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the rubber-backed cover. 5 Figure 4 shows a polyamide-coated metal hinge sphere inside a POM bearing. It is a side-section view of the joint showing its position. Figure 5 shows a polyamide-coated metal ball joint, POM bearing, and rubber support. This is an exploded perspective view showing the placement of the cover within the hinge. The reference numbers shown in the figure are: 1. Joint 2. Metal ball joint 3. Polyamide coating 4. POM mattress 15 5. Rubber-backed cover DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a joint (1) used in land vehicles, where the joint (1) is made of metal. joint sphere (2), polyamide coating on the surface of the metal joint sphere (2) 20 (3), POM bearing the polyamide coated metal hinge ball (2) in a movable manner. Includes mattress (4) and rubber-supported cover (5). Metal joint sphere (2) is a metal-based joint formed by machining. It is an element. Fluidized bed powder coating on the surface of the metal hinge sphere (2). There is a polyamide coating (3) created by the method. Polyamide coating (3), 25 It is based on Polyamide 11 or Polyamide 12. The polyamide material withstands friction. Thanks to its structure that can be used on working surfaces, the surface of the metal hinge sphere (2) instead of direct metal-plastic contact between the POM mattress (4) polyamide-POM A contact surface is created. POM bearing (4), polyamide coated metal hinge ball (2) at least partially 30 will surround and allow the movement of the metal joint sphere (2) inside the joint (1). They are positioned in such a way as to provide contact that works against each other. One of its surfaces is coated with polyamide (3), and the other is a POM mattress (4). is being created. Polyamide coating (3) and POM mattress (4) are made of different polymer materials. This occurs because the contact surfaces in question slide against each other. It allows the metal inner part of the metal hinge sphere (2) to carry mechanical loads. polyamide coating (3) while forming the main body, metal joint sphere (2) POM It is located on the outer surface that is in contact with the bearing (4). The POM bearing (4) is metal. It forms the element that supports the joint sphere (2) inside the joint (1). POM and the combined action of nylon-based surfaces, the friction and This forms the basis of the wear characteristics. 10 In the joint (1), between the polyamide coating (3) and the POM bearing (4) The contact area contains plastic-compatible grease. Plastic-compatible grease is polyamide. chemically compatible with the coating (3) and POM mattress (4) is selected. In one application, plastic-compatible grease; lithium soap-based, silicone-based or It is one of the greases containing PAO (polyalphaolefin). 15 Plastic compatible grease between polyamide coating (3) and POM bearing (4) By being located in the contact area, the two polymer surfaces in question are lubricated during contact. under these conditions they move against each other. Thus, the metal hinge sphere (2) The metal surface is not used as the surface that works directly with the POM bearing (4), Polyamide coating (3) on the outer surface of the metal hinge sphere (2) with POM bearing (4) 20 It forms a mutually interactive surface. The joint (1) also includes a rubber-backed cover (5). Rubber-backed cover (5), metal joint ball (2) in bearing arrangement inside joint (1) and It is positioned together with the POM bearing (4). The rubber-supported cover (5) is attached to the joint. (1) to withstand the axial loads acting on it and to support the bearing of said loads 25 It contributes to its extinction within the system. Polyamide coating (3) on the surface of the metal hinge sphere (2), metal It is located in the region where the joint sphere (2) contacts the POM bearing (4). Therefore, the basic contact pair of the joint (1) moves relative to each other during operation It is formed by polyamide coating (3) and POM mattress (4). 30 Polyamide coating (3), POM bearing (4) and plastic compatible grease together. In this contact system where it is used, the moisture and lubrication conditions of the metal surface 6 to prevent its use as a friction surface that is directly exposed to changes The friction and wear conditions between the joint sphere (2) and the bearing are being passed through. It is determined via the polyamide-POM contact pair. In the technical design of the invention metal core joint sphere with contact formed from different polymer materials. The surfaces are used together. Joint (1); suspension of land vehicles and 5 Ball joints, ball joint arms, control arms, Z-rods, tie rods, and tie rod ends are components found in steering systems. It can be applied to hinged connections such as these. In an application example, the joint (1) is a ball joint used in land vehicles. It is applied within. Fluidized bed powder on the surface of the metal hinge sphere (2). Polyamide coating based on Polyamide 11 or Polyamide 12 by coating method (3) 10 is being implemented. Polyamide coated metal hinge ball (2), inside POM bearing (4) It is mounted on a movable bearing. In this arrangement, the metal hinge sphere (2) POM The outer surface, which works in opposition to the bed (4), is made of polyamide coating (3) and Thus, the contact pair that moves against each other during operation is polyamide coated 15 (3) and POM mattress (4) are formed. Plastic in the contact area between the polyamide coating (3) and the POM mattress (4) Plastic-compatible grease is used. Plastic-compatible grease can be lithium soap-based, silicone-based, or... It can be selected as one of the PAO (polyalphaolefin) containing greases. In the joint (1) In addition, there is a rubber-supported cover (5) and the said cover (5) is 20 on the joint. It is positioned within the bedding arrangement. This application example is provided to facilitate the explanation of the invention. and does not limit the scope of protection of the invention to the application in question. 30
Claims
7 REQUESTS 1. A joint (1) and a metal joint sphere (2) and the said metal joint It contains a POM bearing (4) that supports the sphere (2) in a movable way, its feature; the surface of the metal hinge sphere (2) in contact with the POM bearing (4) 5 Polyamide coating formed by fluid bed powder coating (3) It is the presence of.
2. According to claim 1, the joint (1) is characterized by; polyamide coating (3), Polyamide 11 or it is based on Polyamide 12.
3. According to any of the previous requirements, the joint (1) is made of polyamide 10. Plastic compatible in the contact area between the coating (3) and the POM bearing (4) The presence of grease.
4. According to claim 3, the joint is (1) and its characteristic is that the plastic compatible grease is lithium soap, It is either a silicone-based or PAO (polyalphaolefin) containing grease.
5. According to any of the previous requirements, the joint (1) is; metal 15 Bearing arrangement of the joint (1) together with the joint ball (2) and POM bearing (4). It contains a rubber-supported cover (5) located inside. 25
