Jounce bumper
US6485008B1 · kind B1 · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/007
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive suspension assembly providing a jounce stop arrangement. The elastic bumper is placed into a flexible cup. The flexible cup connects to the surface of the cylinder of a strut assembly or other assembly. Upon application of a force upon the elastic bumper, the elastic bumper collapses into the flexible cup. The flexible cup also expands in reaction to the force upon the elastic bumper. The assembly provides dual system of absorbing the energy from an impact in the combination of collapsing and expanding of the elastic bumper and flexible cup.
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