Identifying a pivoting joint mechanism

[stevebenson]

Hello all,

I need help identifying the following pivoting joint, and also coming to an understanding of how this particular joint works and is designed...

Thanks for your help!

 

[andrewkirk]

It looks like a basic swivel arrangement. There's probably a name for it but I don't know what that is. It looks like the outside is a hollow cylinder, which slides onto a close-fitting, solid, inner cylinder on which it can swivel. A disc is then bolted on the outside of the inner cylinder to keep the outer cylinder in place. In the photo you can see the allen bolt that accomplishes that.

 

[stevebenson]

Andrew,

Your response was more than helpful. Thank you so much for your input!

My gratitude,

Steve