Spread active clamp group for vehicle leaf spring

US10994581B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. · US

Inventors

• Michael J. Keeler · Blacklick, US
• Dmitriy E. Rubalskiy · Bolingbrook, US
• Scott Allen Massa · Chicago, US
• Jeffrey R. Zawacki · Channahon, US
• Michael P. Bloink · Romeoville, US
• Damon E. Dilworth · Channahon, US
• Matthew J. Van Meter · Plainfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 9, 2016
• Grant date: May 4, 2021
• Expiry date: Nov 3, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16F2230/0005
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A clamp group for a vehicle leaf spring suspension is disclosed. The clamp group secures a longitudinally disposed, leaf spring at separate and distinct locations, between which the leaf spring is undamped and spaced away from the top and bottom pads of the clamp group. Shear stress is reduced and the spring remains active throughout its length.