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Elastic suspension blade provided with end connectors for a vehicle

US4886254A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 1987
Grant dateDec 12, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 23, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/101
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Elastic suspension leaf (1) made of composite material of which the extremities have a width which decreases concomitantly with a thickness increase, comprising connectors forming a rigid casing and defining an inner trapezohedral volume which fits on the extremities of the leaf. The casing includes a cylindrical ring (9) for connection to a wheel. The connector is comprised of metal elements (10,11,12) or of fiber ribbons embedded in a synthetic resin.

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