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Suspension system of a vehicle axle

US11148494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 15, 2017
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2204/121
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a suspension system of a vehicle axle, comprising: —a leaf spring (11); —a rear attachment device (24) which is configured to be secured to a vehicle frame (2) and which receives a rear end portion (14) of the leaf spring (11) so as to allow said leaf spring rear end portion to slide longitudinally relative to the rear attachment device; wherein: —the leaf spring rear end portion (14) forms at least part of a loop curved around a transverse axis, the loop being longitudinally elongated and having an opening (29) located at least at the front of said loop; —the rear attachment device (24) comprises a fastener (26) extending substantially transversally and received in said loop; —and the suspension system further comprises retaining means (30) configured to prevent the fastener (26) from getting out of the loop through the opening (29).

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