Patent · US Expired

Rebound strap

US5171036A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 27, 1991
Grant dateDec 15, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2204/4504
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible energy absorbing strap is provided to limit downward travel of a suspension system in reaction to rebound forces. The strap requires and uses connections already existing in the suspension system for attachment, and provides two flexible bands between the suspension beam and the vehicle frame.

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