Suspension system having a leaf spring
US9050873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2034 |
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- 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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