Articulation Joint
AssemblyThe hinge between the two body sections: a load-bearing turntable, a damped pivot, and a weatherproof bellows that passengers walk through. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Articulation Joint parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 6 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turntable (Slewing Ring) | 1× | Slewing ring |
| 2 | Pivot Joint | 1× | Central vertical pivot linking the two frames. |
| 3 | Bellows Gangway | 1× | Flexible gangway |
| 4 | Articulation Damper | 2× | Hydraulic dampers |
| 5 | Turntable Floor Plate | 1× | Walk-through floor |
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Bill of materials for Articulation Joint
5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 6 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turntable (Slewing Ring) | articulated-bus-turntable | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Pivot Joint | articulated-bus-pivot-joint | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Bellows Gangway | articulated-bus-bellows | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Articulation Damper | articulated-bus-articulation-damper | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Turntable Floor Plate | articulated-bus-turntable-plate | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the articulation joint is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |