Suspension thrust bearing device and suspension strut equipped with such a device
US11370260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/7104
- WIPO fieldTransport
- 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 provides a bearing having upper and lower annular bearing members in relative rotation, lower bearing member having a lower cup having at least one protruding indexation element. The device also provides a damping element made of resilient material and interposed between the lower cup and the suspension spring. The indexation element is made of a different material than that of the lower cup, the lower cup being made of a rigid plastic material and the indexation element being made of a resilient material.
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