Three-point link
AssigneeZF Friedrichshafen AG
InventorsGünter Reddehase, Jörg Heemann
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AssigneeZF Friedrichshafen AG
InventorsGünter Reddehase, Jörg Heemann
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A three-point link having two control arms forming an acute angle and meet at a central joint. The central joint has a cylindrical dome extending perpendicular to a plane defined by the control arms. The central joint has a joint ball penetrated by the dome. To prevent separation of the central joint, it has a captive securing device which functions as a stop that extends perpendicular to an axial direction. The securing device is penetrated by the dome and is secured against axial withdrawal by an annular securing element. Viewed in axial direction, the annular securing element is arranged on a side of the captive securing device) remote of the joint ball and engages in a circumferential groove of the dome. The annular securing element is snugly surrounded in radial direction by the captive securing device to prevent a withdrawal of the annular securing element from the circumferential groove.
A three-point link comprising:
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