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Leaf spring attachment

US8573568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5References

14Claims

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Assignee

BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH · DE

Inventors

Thomas Henksmeier · Wadersloh, DE
Erik Hochapfel · Dissen, DE
Waldemar Bera · Borchen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 3, 2011
Grant date	Nov 5, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 13, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60G2204/4306
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A leaf spring attachment for connecting a leaf spring to an axle or frame of a motor vehicle includes a clamp to maintain the leaf spring under tension between elastomer bodies. At least one of the elastomer bodies is connected to the leaf spring by a material joint. The clamp is split to define an upper clamp member and a lower clamp member in opposition to the upper clamp member. The upper clamp member has a U-shaped configuration to embrace a topside and opposite length sides of the leaf spring. The lower clamp member includes a plurality of retention plates in spaced-apart relationship for connection with the axle by material joint. Screw fasteners are provided to secure legs of the upper clamp member to the lower clamp member.

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