Leaf spring suspension

US10744835B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Ralf Hintzen · Aachen, DE
• Paul Zandbergen · Plombières, BE
• Thomas Gerhards · Niederzier, DE
• Rainer Souschek · Aachen, DE
• Daniel Mainz · Herzogenrath, DE
• Friedrich Peter Wolf-Monheim · Aachen, DE
• Alberto Girelli Consolaro · Aachen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 29, 2018
• Grant date: Aug 18, 2020
• Expiry date: Nov 8, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60G2206/7101
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension for a wheeled vehicle includes a leaf spring extending longitudinally relative to the vehicle and having first and second lugs protruding downward therefrom. The lugs are spaced from one another a length of the leaf spring to define a pocket therebetween. An axle passes perpendicularly beneath the leaf spring such that a portion of the axle is disposed in the pocket and is clamped between the lugs. The lugs may be fabricated integrally with the leaf spring.