Leaf spring suspension system
US4061364A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1976 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G11/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leaf spring suspension system including a compliant front leaf spring hanger assembly for supporting the front end of the longest or main leaf spring and operatively connecting same to the vehicular side rail, the hanger assembly including a pair of oppositely disposed, cup-shaped rubber bushings surrounding the front spring-eye and being confined in a preloaded manner within the hanger housing for permitting lateral and longitudinal movement of the front end of the main leaf spring in response to any side load exerted on the leaf spring stack for improved lateral force compliance characteristics during vehicular turns.
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