Suspension arm/link for motor vehicle and method for making same
US8690176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12347
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle suspension component includes a first metal sheet having a center portion bounded by a first outer wall and a second outer wall. A second metal sheet includes a center portion in engagement with the center portion of the first sheet. The second sheet includes a first downturned wall engaging a surface of the first outer wall as well as a second downturned wall engaging a surface of the second outer wall. One of the first and second sheets includes a first hemmed flange portion wrapping around a first edge of the other of the first and second sheets and engaging another surface of the other first and second sheet. One of the first and second sheets includes a second hemmed flange portion wrapping around a second edge of the other of the first and second sheets and engaging another surface of the first and second sheets.
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