balljoint
Spherical mechanical joint
A balljoint is a mechanical joint allowing rotational movement in multiple directions, consisting of a spherical end fitted into a socket.
Most familiar in automotive suspension systems, where balljoints connect control arms to steering knuckles: The mechanic said my front balljoint was worn out.
The design mimics the human hip or shoulder joint.
Also spelled ball joint.
Hollow receiving cavity
- swivelRotating connection point
- articulationClear vocal expression
- couplingJoint between systems
- linkageConnected system of parts
bearing · gimbal · knuckle · connector · hinge · assembly · bushing · fastener
Temporary halt or exclusion
- frontendUser interface layer
- chassisStructural support base
- wheelRotating circular frame
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
wear · bushing · boot · grease · replacement · clunk · play · preload
Turning on an axis
- pivotPoint of rotation
- swivelRotating connection point
- articulationClear vocal expression
- rangeExtent of variation
flexibility · axis · oscillation · deflection · multidirectional · tilt · revolve · alignment
Device producing controlled motion
- manipulatorOne who controls cunningly
- armatureRotating electromagnetic coil
- servomechanismFeedback-controlled automatic mechanism
- articulationClear vocal expression
linkage · kinematics · humanoid · prosthetics · exoskeleton
Fashionable or pelvic joint
prosthetic · implant · cartilage · labrum · articulation · range · mobility · dislocation
socket
Hollow receiving cavity
- swivelRotating connection point
- articulationClear vocal expression
- couplingJoint between systems
linkage · bearing · gimbal · knuckle · connector · hinge · assembly · bushing · fastener · flange
suspension
Temporary halt or exclusion
alignment · wear · bushing · boot · grease · replacement · clunk · play · preload · loadbearing
rotation
Turning on an axis
- pivotPoint of rotation
- swivelRotating connection point
- articulationClear vocal expression
range · flexibility · axis · oscillation · deflection · multidirectional · tilt · revolve · alignment · travel
actuator
Device producing controlled motion
- manipulatorOne who controls cunningly
- armatureRotating electromagnetic coil
- servomechanismFeedback-controlled automatic mechanism
articulation · linkage · kinematics · humanoid · prosthetics · exoskeleton
hip
Fashionable or pelvic joint
humerus · prosthetic · implant · cartilage · labrum · articulation · range · mobility · dislocation
balljointhinge
Movable connecting joint
hinge joint · welded joint · butt joint · knuckle joint · mortise and tenon
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