RETENTION DEVICE FOR A BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
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1. A windshield wiper assembly, comprising:
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a second link; and
a ball and socket joint assembly connecting the first link and the second link, the joint assembly comprisinga ball comprising a stud head and a shank;
a socket comprising a cavity configured to receive the stud head, a retention surface, and a plurality of retention portions; and
a sealing member comprising a plate portion having at least one engagement surface that, in use, interfaces with the retention surface and the plurality of retention portions to achieve an interlocked position between the sealing member and the socket.
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Abstract
A ball and socket joint assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a ball including a stud head and a shank, a socket including a cavity configured to receive the stud head, a retention surface, and a plurality of retention portions, and an interlocking member including a plate portion having an engagement surface that, in use, interfaces with the retention surface and the plurality of retention portions to achieve an interlocked position between the interlocking member and the socket.
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1. A windshield wiper assembly, comprising:
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a first link; a second link; and a ball and socket joint assembly connecting the first link and the second link, the joint assembly comprising a ball comprising a stud head and a shank; a socket comprising a cavity configured to receive the stud head, a retention surface, and a plurality of retention portions; and a sealing member comprising a plate portion having at least one engagement surface that, in use, interfaces with the retention surface and the plurality of retention portions to achieve an interlocked position between the sealing member and the socket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A ball and socket joint assembly, comprising:
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a ball comprising a stud head and a shank; a socket comprising a cavity configured to receive the stud head, a retention surface, and a plurality of retention portions; and an interlocking member comprising a plate portion having an engagement surface that, in use, interfaces with the retention surface and the plurality of retention portions to achieve an interlocked position between the interlocking member and the socket. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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