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Suspension support device and a vehicle including such a device

US7066309B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2004
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2204/128
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension support device for a motor vehicle comprises an inner strength member comprising a support base and an annular side wall, an outer strength member having a side wall surrounding the side wall of the inner strength member, an elastomer body comprising a load-supporting portion interconnecting the inner and outer strength members. The outer strength member has a bottom portion located under the support base of the inner strength member, extending parallel to the support base and presenting a central passage for passing the top portion of a shock absorber. The side wall of the outer strength member includes a window between the support base of the inner strength member and the bottom portion of the outer strength member, the device including a cavity under the load-carrying portion of the elastomer body.

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