Integrated bar-pin clevis joint connection
US11117433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/042
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle suspension arrangement includes a mounting bracket, a trailing arm, an air spring assembly configured to bias a second end of the trailing arm from a vehicle frame member, an axle assembly couple to the trailing arm, and a trailing arm connection assembly that includes a connector having a first portion received within an aperture of the mounting bracket, and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion and including an aperture, a bushing member received within a first end of the trailing arm, a pin member received within the bushing member and including a first aperture, and a first mechanical fastener received within the first aperture of the pin member and within the aperture of the second portion of the first connector, thereby pivotably securing the trailing arm to the mounting bracket.
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