Leaf spring retaining element for a leaf spring mounting plate

US10632809B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SGL CARBON SE · DE

Inventors

• Rodscha Drabon · Salzkotten, DE
• Ullrich Hammelmaier · Paderborn, DE
• Torsten Howe · Lage, DE
• Peter Koczar · Bürgel, DE
• Thomas Lange · Unterhaching, DE
• Dirk Rochell · Paderborn, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 24, 2016
• Grant date: Apr 28, 2020
• Expiry date: Oct 24, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60G2206/73
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a leaf spring retaining element for rotationally and elastically mounting a leaf spring end of a leaf spring on a vehicle structure. The leaf spring retaining element includes a leaf spring mounting part having a receiving recess to accommodate the leaf spring end; an elastomer molded part configured to rotationally and elastically mount the leaf spring end, wherein the elastomer molded part is arranged in the receiving recess and shaped to at least partially enclose the leaf spring end; and a bearing configured to support the leaf spring mounting part on the vehicle structure.