Coupling link comprising a ball socket, especially for a windshield wiper linkage
AssigneeValeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
InventorsGeorges Gagneux, Jean-Paul Boissac
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Abstract
A motion transmitting coupling link comprises a metal base element having a flattened end portion having a through hole in which a ball socket is anchored. The ball socket is moulded in position and is made of a plastics material. Radial slits extend outwardly from the edge of the hole, so as to define tongues which are bent out from the plane of the end portion. The invention is especially applicable to use in windshield wiper linkages.
Claims10
A motion transmitting coupling link for a windshield wiper linkage, comprising a base element having a flat end portion with a hole formed through it and a plurality of slits extending outwardly from the edge of the said hole to define a plurality of tongues between them, the tongues being bent out generally axially and the link further comprising a ball socket moulded on to the base member around the hole.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.