Knuckle Joint

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A knuckle joint is used to join two rods that are subjected to the action of tensile loads. However, the rods can support compressive loads if the joint is directed. A knuckle joint can be easily disconnected for adjustment or repair. The knuckle joint is used to transmit axial tensile force.Typically, these types of joints are used in bicycle chain links, tie rod joints for roof trusses, valve rod joints with centric rods, pump rod joints, tension links in bridges, and also found in a variety of lever and rod connections.The shaft is formed into an eye at one end and a fork at the other, with an eye in each fork. The knuckle pin slightly passes through both the eye and fork hole and it is achieved with a collar and taper pin.The knuckle pin can be stopped from rotating into the fork by using a tiny stop, pin, peg, or snug. The fork and eye edges are machined, the openings are precisely drilled, and the pins are turned to produce a joint of higher quality. Steel or iron can be used to create the joint.