Energy storing suspension components having retention recesses
US9050870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Energy storing suspension components for use in suspension systems for wheeled vehicles and trailers, and suspension systems incorporating such energy storing suspension components are disclosed. The energy storing suspension components include an axle seat portion, a first end, and a first limb extending between the axle seat portion and the first end. The axle seat portion includes first and second surfaces with at least one of the first and second surfaces having at least two spaced apart recesses that are spaced from a center of the axle seat portion, the recesses being configured to receive respective protrusions extending from at least one suspension component that is connected to the energy storing suspension component when coupled within an axle coupling assembly.
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