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Suspension system having a leaf spring

US9050873B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2013
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2204/4502
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Suspension systems, leaf springs and methods of providing a leaf spring in a suspension system are disclosed. The suspension systems, leaf springs and methods of providing a leaf spring in a suspension system allow use of a lighter weight leaf spring while providing customized roll stiffness and vertical spring rate that are complemented by a bumper that engages the leaf spring assembly when compressed to at least a preselected position.

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