Upper strut assembly
US6893011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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10Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F9/58
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An upper strut assembly comprising a strut rod, a jounce bumper, a jounce bumper cup, and an upper strut mount attached to the strut rod by a fastener is disclosed. The strut rod extends about a vertical axis. The jounce bumper axially encompasses the strut rod. The jounce bumper cup includes an upper surface that is fixed about a top portion of the jounce bumper. The upper strut mount limits an anticipated peak force applied to the upper strut assembly.
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