Charles D. Eifert - Vandalia OH Patrick H. Fullenkamp - Bellbrook OH Douglas M. Brademeyer - West Chester OH
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F16C 1108
US Classification:
403144
Abstract:
A compression lower ball joint includes a ball pivotally mounted in a socket. The ball includes a substantially hemispherical bearing with a recess receiving a post of a stud which includes a parti-spherical head adapted to mate with the bearing. A spring is disposed between the post and the bearing providing a preload to force the bearing and stud apart maintaining the joint in a tight condition until a predetermined amount of wear has occurred. This provides a positive indication of when the joint is worn and in need of replacement.
Goodrich
Supplier Development Engineer
Goodrich Utas Collins Aerospace
Supplier Development Engineer
Delphi May 2006 - Nov 2009
Senior Product Engineer  Occupant Protection Systems
Delphi Apr 2003 - May 2006
Senior Service Engineer and Site Supervisor
Delco Chassis Apr 1989 - Apr 2003
Senior Project Engineer - Chassis Product Design
Education:
University of Dayton 1980 - 1985
Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering, Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duane Swanson, Jimmie White, Connie Olsen, Richard Larson, James Schaffert, Art Halleen, Alan Hult, Charles Johnson, Vernelle Bjorkman, Michael Bargstadt, Lois Brasch