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Vehicle shock absorber pad having a spring containment flange

US6398201B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2000
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G15/063
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The restoring coil spring of a vehicle shock absorber can be seated on an annular elastomeric pad that is equipped with a reinforced peripheral flange adapted to maintain the lowermost convolution of the spring on the elastomeric pad should the spring break during service. An annular steel band is incorporated into the elastomeric flange to provide a reinforced flange structure resistant to radial deformation.

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