Fastener-less spring assembly
US6398179B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/91
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener-less spring assembly for a vehicle includes an axle spring seat adapted to be secured to an axle of a vehicle. The fastener-less spring assembly also includes a frame spring seat adapted to be secured to a frame of the vehicle. The fastener-less spring assembly further includes an inflatable air spring having a base for attachment to the axle spring seat and a mounting cap for attachment to the frame spring seat. The frame spring seat has at least one slot extending therethrough and the mounting cap has at least one projection extending through the slot and being rotated relative to the frame spring seat to prevent the projection from exiting the slot to attach the mounting cap to the frame spring seat.
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