Steering stabilizer for a motor vehicle
US10577018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F9/3235
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stabilizer comprises a damper having a housing and a piston rod. An inner adapter is associated with the damper for securing a first end of the damper to one of a first component or a second component. An outer adapter assembly is coupled to a distal end of the piston rod for coupling to the other of the first and second component. A one-piece spring seat is coupled to the housing of the damper so as to be held axially stationary relative to the housing. A coil spring is supported by the one-piece spring seat and the outer adapter assembly. The one-piece spring seat enables the coil spring to return the stabilizer to a neutral position regardless of whether the coil spring is under tension or compression.
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