Joint assembly guide device, manufacture, and use of a joint arrangement

The disclosure relates to a joint assembly (50) for a guiding device (12) and a guide device (12) for a tool (14), said hinge assembly (50) includes a plurality of concentrically aligned, at least in sections spherically shaped guide elements (52, 54, 56), which are formed as part of a combined spherical bearing (56) and spherical contact portions (220, comprise 222), wherein at least two of the guide elements (52, 54, 56) are integrally formed, and wherein the at least two guide elements (52 54 allow, 56) a relative pivoting. The disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing a joint assembly (50) as well as advantageous uses of such a hinge assembly (50).