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Split bushing torque strut isolator assembly

US9815361B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

FCA US LLC. · US

Inventors

Krishant Patel · Lake Orion, US
Brian D Dwyer · Royal Oak, US
John C St. Pierre · Chesterfield Township, US
Daniel Brown · Freeville, US
Jacob Brown · Auburn Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2015
Grant date	Nov 14, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 29, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16F3/12
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A split bushing torque strut isolator assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a lower bushing configured to be disposed in a vehicle structural component, a bushing housing configured to be coupled to the vehicle structural component, an upper bushing disposed at least partially within the bushing housing, the upper bushing being separate from the lower bushing, and a torque rod having a first end and a second end, the second end being disposed between the upper and lower bushings. A method of assembling the split bushing torque strut isolator assembly is also provided.

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