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Self-centering clamp block

US7553102B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2006
Grant dateJun 30, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7182
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clamp member for a suspension system of a vehicle includes a base having a length, a width and a depth. The base also has an inside surface and an outside surface, and a front surface and a back surface. A semi-cylindrical receiving portion is disposed on the inside surface of the base and extends through the depth of the base. A first joint portion is disposed on the base and has a first finger extending from the inside surface in the width direction. The first finger is offset in the depth direction from the back surface. A second joint portion is disposed on the base on the opposite side of the semi-cylindrical receiving portion from the first joint portion. The second joint portion has a second finger extending from the inside surface in the width direction, and is offset in the depth direction from the front surface.

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