A homokinetic joint includes a joint socket shaft having a joint socket flange; a housing nut, which surrounds the joint socket shaft and has an internal thread; a joint head shaft, which has an external thread, wherein the external thread is of complementary design to the internal thread of the housing nut, wherein the joint socket shaft can be pivoted in a first pivoting direction and in a second pivoting direction relative to the joint head shaft; and a torsion disc between the joint socket shaft and the joint head shaft for transmitting torsional loads between the joint socket shaft and the joint head shaft; wherein a respective ball bearing is formed between the housing nut and the joint socket flange, between the joint socket flange and the torsion disc, and between the torsion disc and the joint head shaft.

In a socket assembly having a housing with a closed end and an open end and an axially slidable and rotatable bearing, a spring washer seated on the axially slidable and rotatable bearing with a protrusion or a recess on the external periphery for engagement with a cooperating recess or protrusion on an inner cavity of the housing to effectively stop movement of spring washer with the axially slidable and rotatable bearing during driving conditions.

An elastic articulation comprising a first sleeve and a second sleeve is provided. The first sleeve and the second sleeve each include a respective outer armature, a respective inner armature, and a respective elastic body between their respective outer and inner armatures. The elastic articulation also comprises a ring longitudinally connecting the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The ring forms a radial stop between the inner armature and the outer armature of the first sleeve, and between the inner armature and the outer armature of the second sleeve. The elastic articulation improves damping control in different directions.

An articulated adjustable foot, including a support base, designed at least partially in an elastomeric manner, including a mounting surface to rest on a support surface, and a ball receptacle, which is open on one side, for a ball that is attached to the end of a shaft. The ball receptacle is delimited beneath the ball by a reinforcement disk, which is embedded into the elastomer and has a central hole, in which the underside of the ball is supported.

A double cardan constant velocity joint including a housing extending between a housing first end and a housing second end. A first yoke is pivotably coupled to the housing first end by a first spider. The first yoke extends between a first end having a socket and a second end configured for attachment to a first shaft. A second yoke is pivotably coupled to the housing second end by a second spider. The second yoke extends between a first end having a ball stud and a second end configured for attachment to a second shaft. A ball is disposed in the socket, wherein the ball has a recessed pocket for receipt of the ball stud. A biasing member is disposed in the recessed pocket to impart a bias on the ball, wherein pivotal movement of the first yoke and the second yoke causes the ball to translate in the socket.

Adjustable and rebuildable ball joint assemblies are disclosed. Methods for installation, adjustment, and rebuilding ball joint assemblies are described. In some embodiments, the ball joint assembly includes a washer with tabs to restrain rotation of the cap relative to the housing. In some embodiments, the ball joint assembly includes a locking mechanism to restrain rotation of the bearing relative to the housing.

A steer axle assembly for an axle including a first steering component, a second steering component, and a movable joint assembly coupled to the first steering component and the second steering component. The movable joint is configured for axial movement and rotational movement to provide for relative movement between the first and second steering components. The first steering component is produced from a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The second steering component is produced from a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein the second coefficient of thermal expansion is different from the first coefficient of thermal expansion.

In a socket assembly having a housing with a closed end and an open end and an axially slidable and rotatable bearing, a spring washer seated on the axially slidable and rotatable bearing with a protrusion or a recess on the external periphery for engagement with a cooperating recess or protrusion on an inner cavity of the housing to effectively stop movement of spring washer with the axially slidable and rotatable bearing during driving conditions.

A spherical bearing for a damper system includes a first segment and a second segment with a ball therebetween. The ball includes a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft extends out of the first segment. A lubricious liner is disposed between the first segment and the second segment.

Disclosed is a plug connector for contacting electrical lines. The plug connector has a first plug part and a second plug part. The first plug part and the second plug part are each designed for receiving and contacting of an electrical cable. The first plug part has a spherical shell as a contact region and the second plug part has a sphere as a contact region. By this geometric design, the first plug part and the second plug part can be variably aligned and fastened to each other. Particularly advantageously and flexible, the first plug part and the second plug part can be adjusted without the contact and connections having to be dismantled.