An elastomeric bushing comprises an inner sleeve, an elastomeric bumper disposed around and directly engaging the inner sleeve, and an outer sleeve disposed around the inner sleeve and the elastomeric bumper. The outer sleeve is spaced apart from the inner sleeve and directly engages the elastomeric bumper. The inner sleeve includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion axially spaced apart from one another. The outer sleeve includes a radially inwardly extending indentation axially positioned between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The indentation traps a first portion of the elastomeric bumper between the first protrusion and a first surface of the indentation and also traps a second portion of the elastomeric bumper between the second protrusion and a second surface of the indentation.
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
A hydraulic bushing assembly comprises an inner tube, a travel limiter surrounding the inner tube, a first intermediate insert, a second intermediate insert spaced apart from the first intermediate insert, and an elastomeric bushing disposed around the inner tube and encapsulating the first intermediate insert and the second intermediate insert. The elastomeric bushing at least partially encapsulates the travel limiter such that a portion of the elastomeric bushing is positioned between the travel limiter and the inner tube. First and second snubbers limit displacement of the travel limiter and define first and second fluid chamber within the elastomeric bushing. A fluid passageway defined by the elastomeric bushing and an outer tube extends between the first and second fluid chambers, wherein relative movement between the inner tube and the outer tube causes fluid transfer between the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber.
A vehicle body mount assembly includes an inner metal sleeve, a polymer mounting bracket with a damper opening oriented coaxially with the inner metal sleeve, an elastomeric damper disposed within the damper opening between the inner metal sleeve and the polymer mounting bracket, at least one fastening element embedded in and extending from the polymer mounting bracket, and a ferrule disposed at least partially within the inner metal sleeve. A polymer outer sleeve can be included and disposed between elastomeric damper and the polymer mounting bracket. Also, the at least one fastening element can be a stud bolt with a head embedded in the polymer mounting bracket, a nut embedded in the polymer mounting bracket, or a metal sleeve configured for a bolt to extend there through embedded in the polymer mounting bracket.
B62D 24/02 - Vehicle body, not intended to move relatively to the vehicle frame, and mounted on vibration absorbing mountings, e.g. rubber pads
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
A body mount comprises a first support member adapted to engage a body of a vehicle and a second support member adapted to engage a frame of the vehicle. The second support member includes a tubular portion disposed radially inward of a second support surface. A first elastomeric spring interconnects an inner tube and the second support member. The first elastomeric spring is positioned within the tubular portion. A hydraulic damping system is disposed on a side of the second support surface opposite the first support member and includes a housing coupled to the second support member. Second, third and fourth elastomeric springs are positioned within the housing. The second elastomeric spring and the third elastomeric spring are spaced apart by a first track. The third elastomeric spring and the fourth elastomeric spring are spaced apart by a second track.
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
F16F 1/36 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction
A hydraulic bushing assembly comprises an inner tube, a travel limiter surrounding the inner tube, a first intermediate insert, a second intermediate insert spaced apart from the first intermediate insert, and an elastomeric bushing disposed around the inner tube and encapsulating the first intermediate insert and the second intermediate insert. The elastomeric bushing at least partially encapsulates the travel limiter such that a portion of the elastomeric bushing is positioned between the travel limiter and the inner tube. First and second bump stops limit displacement of the travel limiter and define first and second fluid chamber within the elastomeric bushing. A fluid passageway defined by the elastomeric bushing and an outer tube extends between the first and second fluid chambers, wherein relative movement between the inner tube and the outer tube causes fluid transfer between the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber.
A hydraulic mount includes an inner tubular assembly, first and second elastomeric bodies and a fluid-track. The first and second elastomeric bodies are attached to the inner tubular assembly and cooperate to define a first fluid chamber. The second elastomeric body also defines a second fluid chamber that is in fluid communication with the first fluid chamber via the fluid-track. The fluid-track is attached to the inner tubular assembly partially disposed in the first fluid chamber. The fluid-track includes a central portion, a peripheral portion and a passage. The peripheral portion extends radially outwardly from a periphery of the central portion. The passage provides fluid communication between the first and second fluid chambers. Gaps are positioned between the peripheral portion and a wall of one of the first and second elastomeric bodies. The peripheral portion being configured to contact the wall during loading of the inner tubular assembly to restrict movement of the inner tubular assembly and the fluid-track.
A hydraulic body mount includes a first support member adapted to engage a body of a vehicle and a second support member adapted to engage the frame of the vehicle. The second support member includes a cup portion disposed radially inward of the second support surface that extends axially away from both the first support surface and the second support surface. The body mount further includes a hydraulic damping system disposed between the first support surface and the second support surface, a washer and a travel-limiting cup joined to the cup portion of the second support member. The travel-limiting cup surrounds the washer and includes a compressible limiting member that limits axial movement of the inner tube when the washer contacts the compressible limiting member.
F16F 13/06 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper
8.
System and method for manufacturing a top mount with bushing
A system and method for manufacturing a top mount for a vehicle suspension includes providing a top mount body having a bushing opening and a plurality of stud holes, a plurality of knurled studs, and a bushing having a thermoplastic outer shell, a rubber core, and a central washer. The knurled studs are inserted in the stud holes of the top mount body. Then, substantially simultaneously, a pressure is applied to the knurled studs to press the knurled studs into the top mount body to crimp the knurled studs in the stud holes of the top mount body, and to insert the bushing into the bushing opening of the top mount body.
B23P 19/027 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same using hydraulic or pneumatic means
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B23P 19/12 - Alignment of parts for insertion into bores
A hydraulic body mount includes a first support member adapted to engage the body of a vehicle and a second support member adapted to engage the frame of the vehicle. A channel support is connected to the second support member to define a channel. First and second elastomeric springs define a first chamber. The second elastomeric spring and a third elastomeric spring define a second chamber. The first chamber and the second chamber are fluidly connected via an aperture in the channel support.
F16F 13/10 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper the plastics spring forming at least a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper the wall being at least in part formed by a flexible membrane or the like
The present disclosure relates to an isolator assembly for supporting an exhaust component from a structural portion of a vehicle. The isolator assembly has a mounting bracket having a pair of spaced apart rings defining a mounting bore. An elastomer shear hub component is disposed within the mounting bracket and has an outer diameter (OD) shear hub extending between the pair of spaced apart rings, and an inner diameter (ID) shear hub disposed within the OD shear hub. The ID shear hub defines a central mounting bore adapted to receive an external hanger component.
B60K 13/04 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
A system and method for manufacturing a top mount for a vehicle suspension includes loading a top mount body, a journal, and a plurality of knurled studs into a lower die assembly. The lower die assembly includes a stationary die base, a floating die top, and a pusher shaft. A pusher head assembly applies a downward pressure to insert the knurled studs into the top mount body, while the pusher shaft substantially simultaneously applies an upward pressure to insert the journal into the top mount body. The floating die top and the pusher head assembly are raised in tandem to eject the top mount from the stationary die base. The floating die top and the pusher head assembly then retract so that the top mount can be removed from the system.
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
B23P 19/02 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same
B60G 7/02 - Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle
An isolator mounting apparatus is disclosed for supporting an exhaust component from a body portion of a vehicle. The apparatus has an elastomeric isolator element having at least one hole for receiving a first external hanger. An isolator bracket has a portion which is used for receiving and supporting the isolator element, and a neck portion extending therefrom. A mounting element is configured to engage with at least a portion of the neck portion of the isolator bracket. The mounting element is adapted to be secured to the isolator bracket. The mounting element is further adapted to be fixedly secured to the exhaust component.
A bar pin for an elastomeric bushing assembly couples components of a vehicle. The bar pin may include a body member and a beam member. The body member defines a hollow center. The beam member includes a plurality of plates arranged in a stacked configuration. The plurality of plates forms a tab portion and a body portion of the beam member. The body portion is housed in the hollow center of the body member and the tab portion extends outward beyond the body member.
A system and method for manufacturing a top mount for a vehicle suspension includes loading a top mount body, a journal, and a plurality of knurled studs into a lower die assembly. The lower die assembly includes a stationary die base, a floating die top, and a pusher shaft. A pusher head assembly applies a downward pressure to insert the knurled studs into the top mount body, while the pusher shaft substantially simultaneously applies an upward pressure to insert the journal into the top mount body. The floating die top and the pusher head assembly are raised in tandem to eject the top mount from the stationary die base. The floating die top and the pusher head assembly then retract so that the top mount can be removed from the system.
B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
B23P 19/02 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same
15.
HYDROELASTIC FLUIDS FOR FLUID FILLED ELASTOMERIC DAMPING DEVICES
A vibration damping device has a first support member and a second support member. A first component and a second component are disposed between the first support member and the second support member to define a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber. A channel extends between the first and second chambers. During compression and extension of the vibration damping device, fluid transfers between the first and second chamber to provide a damping force for the vibration damping device. The fluid within the cambers of the vibration damping device has a fluid density in the range of 1.25 g/cm3 to 2.2 g/cm3, a fluid viscosity below 10 cSt @ 20°C and a fluid surface tension below 40 dynes @ 20°C.
F16F 15/023 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using fluid means
F16F 15/027 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using fluid means comprising control arrangements
F16F 9/52 - Special means providing automatic damping adjustment in case of change of temperature
F16F 9/53 - Means for adjusting damping characteristics by varying fluid viscosity, e.g. electromagnetically
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ELASTOMERIC BUSHING ASSEMBLY WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BAR PIN
The present disclosure provides an elastomeric bushing assembly that includes a multi-piece inner component. The inner component is formed from a standard bar pin and an inner tube. The bar pin is inserted into the inner tube to form the multi-piece inner component. By utilizing different sizes of inner tubes, both standard and heavy duty bushing assemblies can be manufactured using a common bar pin.
A body mount supports and couples components of a vehicle. An inner support member and an outer support member of the body mount may have a circular cross-section. The inner support member may be disposed within the outer support member. The elastomeric member of the body mount may include an intermediate body and a ring portion. The intermediate body may be fixedly coupled to and between the inner support member and the outer support member. The ring portion extends from the intermediate body via a plurality of columns. A plurality of windows are formed between the plurality of columns. The plurality of columns are compressible, such that when the plurality of columns are compressed, the intermediate body and the ring portion are in contact with each other.
F16F 15/02 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system
A torque rod assembly includes a pair of end joint assemblies with a thin wall connecting tube disposed between them. The end joint assemblies each include an eye which is friction welded to the thin wall connecting tube. The use of the thin wall connecting tube and the friction welding process allow the friction weld to be located immediately adjacent a bore extending through the eye. The eyes and the thin wall connecting tube can be cast, extruded or formed from steel, aluminum or cast iron.
A mount having a bolt through configuration couples two components of a vehicle. The mount includes a first elastomeric member that defines a first portion of a first chamber and a second elastomeric member that defines a second portion of the first chamber and defines a second chamber. An inner tube assembly defines an opening for receiving the bolt. The first and the second elastomeric members are bonded to the inner tube assembly. An annular member is disposed between the first and the second chambers. The annular member defines a fluid-track which fluidly couples the first and the second chambers. The mount dampens vibrations at varying amplitudes by pushing fluid between the first and the second chambers via the fluid-track. The mount may also include a decoupler by way of a decoupler ring and decoupler cap to isolate the mount at a predetermined amplitude at varying frequencies.
F16F 15/02 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system
F16F 13/06 - Units comprising springs of the non-fluid type as well as vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or fluid springs comprising both a plastics spring and a damper, e.g. a friction damper the damper being a fluid damper, e.g. the plastics spring not forming a part of the wall of the fluid chamber of the damper
A pair of front couplings and a pair of rear air spring over shocks couple the cab to the vehicle frame. A motion control link includes a central base and pair of arms extending longitudinally from the central base. A base coupling directly couples the base to the vehicle frame. A rear arm coupling for each arm directly couples the arm to the rear of the cab. The rear base coupling and the rear arm coupling essentially restrict lateral movement of the motion control link and permit tuned lateral movement of the frame relative to the rear of the cab to provide lateral motion control at the rear of the cab. The motion control link defines an arc that intersects the front coupling arc. The rear arm couplings include a rear elastomeric bushing member including voids to accommodate for the intersecting arcs.
B62D 33/10 - Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame comprising means for the suspension of the superstructure on the frame
B60G 15/00 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type
21.
APEX INTERNAL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A V-CONFIGURATION TORQUE ROD
A V-shaped torque rod includes an apex joint assembly that is attached to a component of a vehicle using only a single fastener. The apex joint assembly includes a housing, an inner metal, an elastomeric member disposed between the housing and the inner metal and a post that engages the inner metal. The single fastener extends through the inner metal and through the post to secure the apex joint assembly to the vehicle. The post can be a tapered post or the post can be a non-tapered post.
An elastomeric assembly is disposed within an aperture defined by a supporting structure of a vehicle. The elastomeric assembly is movable between a first position where the elastomeric assembly can move axial within the aperture and a second position where the elastomeric assembly is prohibited from moving axially within the aperture.
An isolator assembly includes an elastomeric assembly which is disposed within a socket defined by a supporting structure. The socket defines a transition portion, a retention rib and a stopping rib. The elastomeric assembly is positioned in the socket by sliding the elastomeric assembly through the transition portion so that the elastomeric assembly is compressed as it moves into the retention rib. The stopping rib engages an end surface of the elastomeric assembly once it has been properly positioned in the socket.
An isolator assembly includes an elastomeric assembly which is disposed within a socket defined by a supporting structure. The socket defines a transition portion, a retention rib and a stopping rib. The elastomeric assembly is positioned in the socket by sliding the elastomeric assembly through the transition portion so that the elastomeric assembly is compressed as it moves into the retention rib. The stopping rib engages an end surface of the elastomeric assembly once it has been properly positioned in the socket.
The present disclosure provides an elastomeric bushing assembly that includes a multi-piece inner metal component. The inner metal component is formed from a plurality of stamped components that when assembled form a hollow chamber in the center section of the inner metal component. Flat sections at opposite ends of the center section include folded over tabs which increase the strength of the flat sections.
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
B60G 11/18 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having torsion-bar springs only
An elastomeric bushing includes an inner component, first, second and third elastomeric or plastic members and an outer component. The first elastomeric or plastic member is disposed over the inner component. The second elastomeric or plastic member is disposed over the first elastomeric or plastic member. The third elastomeric or plastic member is disposed over the second elastomeric or plastic member. The outer component is disposed over the third elastomeric or plastic member.
A coulomb damper is attached to a component of an exhaust system. The inner surface of the coulomb damper is in intimate contact with the outer surface of the component of the exhaust system. The intimate contact is defined by a pair of weld lines extending along an axial length of the coulomb damper in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the intimate contact is defined by at least a three point contact between the coulomb damper and the component of the exhaust system.
F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
F16F 15/02 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system
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SEGMENTED ELASTOMERIC VIBRATION MOUNT WITH EDGE CONTROL
A mount assembly has a plurality of elastomeric members having a separator plate disposed between adjacent elastomeric members. The separator plate defines a flange which extends toward an adjacent separator plate to confine the elastomeric layer. A mounting plate is located at both ends of the mount assembly and can be used to attach the mount assembly to two components.
F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means
F16F 15/02 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system
A light weight torque rod includes a first end joint assembly, a second end joint assembly and a connecting rod. The connecting rod is a non-ferrous material connecting rod that is produced by an extrusion process. The connecting rod is welded to the first and second end joint assemblies using a welding process which produces a full face weld. The first and second end joint assemblies can include an eye which is manufactured from an extrusion process and the eye can also be manufactured from a non-ferrous material.
An elastomeric bushing includes an inner component, a pair of outer components and an elastomeric bushing disposed between the inner component and the pair of outer components. An annular gap is defined between the pair of outer components. When the elastomeric bushing is assembled into a housing, the width of the gap is reduced or eliminated increasing the compression of the elastomeric bushing.
A sway bar assembly has a tubular bar extending between two mounts. A pair of brackets mount the center section of the tubular bar to a vehicle. A first solid bar extends from the first mount to one of the brackets and a second solid bar extends from the second mount to the other bracket. The solid bars provide a redundancy of back-up features for the sway bar assembly.
An elastomeric isolator has an elastomeric body which incorporates an inner structural member that extends through an outer structural member. The elastomeric body includes an axial shear leg extending between the inner and outer structural members that undergo shearing stresses during deflection of the elastomeric isolator. The inner structural member includes radial flanges which are axially offset from radial flanges of the outer structural member. The axial shear leg extends between the pair of radial flanges and is bonded to them at a position outside of the outer structural member. With this configuration compression of the shear hub during high loads is avoided.
An elastomeric bushing assembly has an inner component, an outer component and an elastomeric bushing disposed between the inner and outer components. A bearing engages the inner component and is disposed between the elastomeric bushing and the inner component. The bearing allows pivoting of the inner component with respect to the bearing. A low friction coating is disposed between the inner component and the bearing to provide a low friction interface.
B60G 7/02 - Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle
F16F 1/38 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin
An elastomeric isolator has an elastomeric body which incorporates an inner structural member and an outer structural member. The elastomeric body includes a shear hub extending between radial flanges defined by the inner and outer structural members that undergoes shearing stresses during deflection of the elastomeric isolator. The inner and outer structural members are designed to provide a travel stop for the elastomeric isolator in order to avoid compression of the shear hub during high loads. The elastomeric bushing can also includes an optional integral elastomeric heat shield which protects the shear hub.
F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
An elastomeric isolator has an elastomeric body which incorporates an inner structural member and an outer structural member. The elastomeric body includes a shear hub extending between radial flanges or end plates of the inner and outer structural members that undergoes shearing stresses during deflection of the elastomeric isolator. The elastomeric body is bonded to the radial flanges or end plates. The inner structural member includes a radial flange which is axially offset from an axial flange of the outer structural member. The outer structural member includes a radial flange which is axially offset from an axial flange of the inner structural member. With this configuration, excessive stresses on the elastomeric body are avoided during high load movements of the elastomeric isolator.
F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
B60K 13/04 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust
F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
F16F 15/00 - Suppression of vibrations in systemsMeans or arrangements for avoiding or reducing out-of-balance forces, e.g. due to motion
F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
A vibration damper assembly includes a mass, a retaining member and an elastomeric member bonded to the mass and the retaining member. The retaining member includes a constraining device that prohibits the mass from being disassembled from the retaining member should the elastomeric member or the bond deteriorate.
A high axial spring rate spring pivot bushing has an inner metal to which is press fit a ferrule at one end. An outer metal is disposed around the inner metal and an elastomeric bushing is located between the inner metal, the ferrule and the outer metal. The spring pivot bushing is manufactured by pressing the ferrule on the inner metal, placing the inner metal, ferrule and outer metal in a mold and then injecting an elastomeric material to create the elastomeric bushing.
B60G 9/04 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing not being pivotally mounted on the vehicle
An elastomeric bushing has an outer structural member within which is located an outer elastomeric member, a self-lubricating elastomer and an inner structural member. The self-lubricating elastomer is located between the inner structural member and the outer structural member and is overmolded with the outer elastomeric member to provide adhesion between the self-lubricating elastomer and the outer elastomeric member. The self-lubricating elastomer can be located between the outer structural member and the outer elastomeric member or between the inner structural member and the outer elastomeric member.
An elastomer bushing having an increased axial rate, improved durability, and high fatigue life due to the compression and confinement of the rubber element is provided. The manufacture of the elastomer journal is conventional for commercial vehicle applications. In a primary embodiment, the rubber is bonded to a bar pin by an adhesive, wherein the rubber journal is then subsequently assembled into an outer tube. After assembly, the outer tube is curled to retain the rubber journal, and the center of the outer tube diameter is swaged or compressed so as to deform the outer tube into the rubber. The compressed groove in the outer tube comprises the unique feature of this bushing design. This groove provides a mechanical 'footing' that resists movement when an axial load is applied.
An isolator for an engine mount or an exhaust system is designed to be mounted directly into a hole defined by a supporting structure of a vehicle. A rod extends between an elastomeric isolator disposed in the hole and a component of the vehicle being supported.
B60K 13/04 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust
B60K 3/00 - Arrangement or mounting of steam or gaseous-pressure propulsion units
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 5/00 - Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units
B60K 6/00 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines
41.
VERY HIGH DAMPING BODY MOUNT, SUBFRAME MOUNT OR ENGINE MOUNT WITH BOLT-THROUGH CONSTRUCTION
A hydraulic mount has an upper support member and a lower support member. An upper elastomeric spring and a lower elastomeric spring are disposed between the upper support member and the lower support member to define an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber. A channel extends between the upper and lower chambers. During compression and extension of the hydraulic mount, fluid transfers between the upper and lower chamber to provide a damping force for the hydraulic mount.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements; incubators for eggs; Adhesive bands for pulleys; alternators; aprons [parts of machines]; anti-friction pads for machines; anti-pollution devices for motors and engines; anti-friction bearings for machines; axles for machines; ball rings for bearings; ball-bearings; bearing brackets for machines; boiler tubes [parts of machines]; carburetter feeders; carburetters; carriage aprons; clack valves [parts of machines]; condensers [steam] [parts of machines]; control cables for machines, engines or motors; control mechanisms for machines, engines or motors; hydraulic controls for machines, motors and engines; pneumatic controls for machines, motors and engines; cylinder heads for engines; cylinders for machines; cylinders for motors and engines; dynamo belts; dynamo brushes; exhausts for motors and engines; fan belts for motors and engines; fans for motors and engines; feeding apparatus for engine boilers; filters for cleaning cooling air, for engines; filters [parts of machines or engines]; fittings for engine boilers; flues for engine boilers; fuel conversion apparatus for internal combustion engines; fuel economisers for motors and engines; glow plugs for Diesel engines; grease boxes [parts of machines]; guides for machines; guards [parts of machines]; hangers [parts of machines]; hammers [parts of machines]; heat exchangers [parts of machines]; hoods [parts of machines]; housings [parts of machines]; hydraulic controls for machines, motors and engines; igniting devices for internal combustion engines; igniting magnetos; igniting magnetos for engines; injectors for engines; lasts for shoes [parts of machines]; loom shafts; lubricators [parts of machines]; machine fly-wheels; machine wheels; machine wheelwork; molds [parts of machines]; moulds [parts of machines]; piston rings; piston segments; pistons for cylinders; pistons for engines; pistons [parts of machines or engines]; plunger pistons; pneumatic controls for machines, motors and engines; pressure reducers [parts of machines]; pressure regulators [parts of machines]; pressure Valves [parts of machines]; pumps [parts of machines, engines or motors]; radiators [cooling] for motors and engines; roller bearings; roller bridges; regulators [parts of machines]; selfoiling bearings; shock absorber plungers [parts of machines]; shuttles [parts of machines]; sieves [machines or parts of machines]; silencers for motors and engines; sparking plugs for internal combustion engines; speed governors for machines, engines and motors; springs [parts of machines]; superchargers; starters for motors and engines; taps [parts of machines, engines or motors]; turbocompressors; valves [parts of machines]; water heaters [parts of machines]; cowlings [parts of machines]; dashpot plungers [parts of machines]; joints [parts of engines]; grease rings [parts of machines]. Suspension systems for vehicles, including spherical ball joints; vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Anti-dazzle devices for vehicles; Air pumps [vehicle accessories]; anti-glare devices for vehicles; anti-skid chains; anti-theft alarms for vehicles; anti-theft devices for vehicles; automobile bodies; automobile chains; automobile chassis; automobile hoods; automobile tires [tyres]; axle journals; axles for vehicles; balance weights for vehicle wheels; bands for wheel hubs; bodies for vehicles; brake linings for vehicles; brake segments for vehicles; brake shoes for vehicles; brakes for vehicles; bumpers for automobiles; caps for vehicle petrol [gas] tanks; casings for pneumatic tires [tyres]; clutches for land vehicles; connecting rods for land vehicles, other than parts of motors and engines; couplings for land vehicles; crankcases for land vehicle components, other than for engines; direction signals for vehicles; doors for vehicles; driving chains for land vehicles; driving motors for land vehicles; fitted perambulator covers; elevating tailgates (Am) [parts of land vehicles]; engines for land vehicles; elevating -, Power tailgates (Am) [parts of land vehicles]; freewheels for land vehicles; gear boxes for land vehicles; gearing for land vehicles; hand cars; head-rests for vehicle seats; hoods for vehicle engines; hoods for vehicles; horns for vehicles; hub caps; hubs for vehicle wheels; hydraulic circuits for vehicles; adhesive rubber patches for repairing inner tubes; inner tubes for pneumatic tires [tyres]; jet engines for land vehicles; luggage carriers for vehicles; luggage nets for vehicles; motors, electric, for land vehicles; motors for land vehicles; mudguards; non-skid devices for vehicle tyres; non-skid devices for vehicle tires [tyres]; non-skid devices for vehicle tires; pneumatic tires [tyres]; power tailgates (Am) [parts of land vehicles]; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles; pushchair covers; pushchair hoods; pushchairs; rearview mirrors; reduction gears for land vehicles; repair outfits for inner tubes; reversing alarms for vehicles; rims for vehicle wheels; safety belts for vehicle seats; safety seats for children, for vehicles; seat covers for vehicles; security harness for vehicle seats; shock absorbers for automobiles; shock absorbing springs for vehicles; ski carriers for cars; sleeping berths for vehicles; spoke clips for wheels; spikes for tires [tyres]; steering wheels for vehicles; strollers; studs for tires [tyres]; sunblinds adapted for automobiles; suspension shock absorbers for vehicles; tailboard lifts [parts of land vehicles]; tipping apparatus, parts of trucks and waggons; tipping bodies for lorries [trucks]; tires for vehicle wheels; non-skid devices for vehicle tires; tires, solid, for vehicle wheels; torque converters for land vehicles; torsion bars for vehicles; traction engines; trailer hitches for vehicles; transmission chains for land vehicles; transmission shafts for land vehicles; transmissions, for land vehicles; treads for retreading tires [tyres]; treads for vehicles [roller belts]; trolleys; two-wheeled trolleys; turbines for land vehicles; turn signals for vehicles; undercarriages for vehicles; upholstery for vehicles; valves for vehicle tires [tyres]; vehicle bumpers; vehicle chassis; vehicle covers [shaped]; vehicle running boards; vehicle seats; vehicle suspension springs; vehicle wheel hubs; vehicle wheel rims; vehicle wheel spokes; vehicle wheel tires [tyres]; vehicle wheels; wheelbarrows; windows for vehicles; windscreen wipers; windscreens; winshield wipers; windshields. Installation, repair and maintenance services relating to vehicles including suspension systems for vehicles.
