Patent References 1720139 2815253 2878506 2970869 2981573 3094376 3498363 3764647 3846000 Ball joint forming method and apparatus therefor InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 367347 filed on 03/03/1995US Classes:384/276, Specified sleeve or liner15/250.3, With means to oscillate arm15/250.31, Specific coupling or mounting for a driving means or between a cleaning element and means linking it to the driving means29/898.049, By molding or casting264/242, Joining parts for relative movement384/138, Unitary bearing and seal384/295, Mounting feature384/416for rotary memberExaminersPrimary: Hannon, Thomas R.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesF16C 033/02B60S 001/34 B29C 039/00 Foreign Application Priority Data1992-09-04 DEAbstractA system for fixating a shaft in its bearing casing as well as in a wiper installation the shaft is fixated in its bearing in that the annular gap between the shaft and the bearing is filled by the injection of a plastic material rendering optimum sealing and load bearing qualities.Field of SearchSpecified sleeve or linerLiner on shaft Groove Mounting feature Radial protrusion or sleeve end flange Nonmetal Nylon Polytetrafluorethylene (e.g., Teflon*) Mounting or support Resilient bearing surface Unitary bearing and seal for rotary member Process for making bearing or component thereof Plain bearing Having liner By molding or casting Nonmetallic socket Sleeve or bushing making Nonmetallic Having liner Coating or casting And casting Shaping metal and uniting to a preform Joining parts for relative movement With means to oscillate arm Specific coupling or mounting for a driving means or between a cleaning element and means linking it to the driving means Arm-to-actuating shaft detail | |