Thrust bearing and suspension for vehicle
US8851762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/05
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The suspension thrust bearing device for a motor vehicle comprises a rolling bearing (22) forming a thrust and provided with an upper ring, a lower ring, and at least one row of rolling elements placed between the rings, a bearing cap (18) in contact with the upper ring, and a supporting cap (20) in contact with the lower ring and forming a bearing means for a suspension spring (12). At least one of the said caps comprises a body formed of at least a first synthetic material and an insert (34) at least partly covered by the said body. The said insert is formed of at least a second synthetic material different from the first synthetic material.
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