Method and apparatus for mitigating static loads in components connecting multiple structures
US10427488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2600/182
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are described where one or more pre-stressed spring elements are disposed between two structures to mitigate or cancel the effect of static loads applied to an component connecting the structures. The apparatus and methods may be used, for example, to reduce the adverse impact of static loads on the performance of top-mounts in a suspension system of a vehicle.
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