Steering damper to drag link attachment clamp and method
US7416198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/228
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention contemplates steering damper to drag link attachment clamp and method. A vehicle steering linkage has a steering damper including a drag link attachment joint, and a mounting bolt operatively engaging the drag link attachment joint. A drag link assembly has a main drag link socket assembly including a main rod portion; a clamp includes a main body and a pair of legs extending therefrom, with the main body defining a rod receiving bore within which is mounted the main rod portion of the drag link socket assembly, and the legs each include a bolt hole through which the mounting bolt extends; and a weld securing the main body of the clamp to the main rod portion. A nut engages the bolt such that the legs are pulled closer together, causing the main body to apply a clamping load to the main rod portion.
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