Patent · US Expired

Adjustable torsion bar anchor for vehicle

US6779806B1 · kind B1 · utility

147Cited by
24References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2002
Grant dateAug 24, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 25, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2300/03
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an adjustable torsion bar anchor in a motor vehicle having a torsion bar coupled at one end to a movable suspension member. The adjustable torsion bar anchor comprises a bracket coupled to the vehicle. A socket is coupled to the bracket and is in co-axial alignment with the torsion bar. An anchor member is configured to couple to one end of the torsion bar and to rotably engage the socket. The torsion bar is then secured to the vehicle. Another embodiment of the adjustable torsion bar anchor includes another adjustable torsion bar anchor mounted on the vehicle with the tension rod of each anchor coupled to a tension tube configured to engage each tension rod and wherein the tension bar anchors are mounted opposite each other on a line traverse to the vehicle center line.

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