Suspension thrust bearing device and suspension strut equiped with such a device
US11285770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/05
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension thrust bearing device for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle. The device includes a bearing having an upper annular bearing member and a lower annular bearing member in relative rotation, and a damping element made of resilient material and interposed between the lower annular bearing member and the suspension spring. The lower annular bearing member provides an outwardly radially-extending flange, the flange being embedded within the damping element.
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