BALL-JOINT ASSEMBLY OF A CRANK AND A CONNECTING ROD OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE
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March 11, 2026
A ball-joint assembly (34, 36, 38) of a crank (30, 32) and a connecting rod (26, 28) of a windshield wiper module, comprising a crankpin (40) fixed to the crank (30, 32) and a ball-joint housing comprising a socket (42) being arranged to receive the crankpin (40), said socket (42) being fixed in an opening (46) of an end of the connecting rod (26, 28), wherein the socket (42) is made in two parts (48, 50) assembled one with the other with a first part (48) being overmolded on the opening (46) of the end of the connecting rod (26, 28) and a second part (50) being fitted on the crankpin (40), said first part (48) having a hole (49) configured to receive the second part (50).
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