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Integrated axle adaptor and spring seat for a vehicle suspension system

US6820884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 26, 2002
Grant dateNov 23, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2204/4306
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle suspension assembly includes a device for securing an axle to a selected suspension component. A seat member that is received between the axle and the suspension component includes an axle adaptor as part of the seat member. A first portion of the seat member is received between the axle and the suspension component. A second portion of the seat member extends away from the first portion and includes at least one support surface for supporting a brake component relative to the axle. In one example embodiment, the seat member includes an integrated brake carrier.

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