Axle seat for vehicle suspensions
US8177246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/8201
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Axle seats are disclosed for incorporation into vehicle suspensions of the type having a laterally extending axle and a longitudinally extending leaf spring. The axle seat includes a seat portion, a clamp group mounting surface, and an air spring mounting flange. A sidewall of the axle seat connects the seat portion to the clamp group mounting surface and the air spring mounting flange. The clamp group mounting surface and air spring mounting flange are configured to be positioned at different heights when the seat portion is connected to an axle. A second sidewall and air spring mounting flange may be provided, in which case the air spring mounting flanges may be spaced apart to provide an area through which a leaf spring may extend.
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