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.
B60G 7/00 - Bras de suspension articulésLeurs accessoires
F16F 1/38 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
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 - Assemblages entre la caisse et le châssis du véhicule la caisse du véhicule étant montée sur des supports amortisseurs de vibrations, p. ex. des coussinets en caoutchouc, sans qu'un mouvement par rapport au châssis soit prévu
F16F 1/38 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
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 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
F16F 1/36 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée
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.
B62D 24/02 - Assemblages entre la caisse et le châssis du véhicule la caisse du véhicule étant montée sur des supports amortisseurs de vibrations, p. ex. des coussinets en caoutchouc, sans qu'un mouvement par rapport au châssis soit prévu
F16F 13/06 - Ensembles comportant des ressorts du type non à fluide ainsi que des amortisseurs de vibrations, des amortisseurs de chocs ou des ressorts à fluide comprenant à la fois un ressort en matière plastique et un amortisseur, p. ex. un amortisseur de friction l'amortisseur étant un amortisseur à fluide, p. ex. le ressort en matière plastique ne faisant pas partie de la paroi de la chambre à fluide de l'amortisseur
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 effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour le montage d'objets à la presse, ou pour le démontage de ces objets utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
B23P 19/10 - Alignement de pièces qui doivent être assemblées entre elles
B23P 19/00 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes
B23P 19/12 - Alignement de pièces pour leur insertion dans des orifices
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 - Ensembles comportant des ressorts du type non à fluide ainsi que des amortisseurs de vibrations, des amortisseurs de chocs ou des ressorts à fluide comprenant à la fois un ressort en matière plastique et un amortisseur, p. ex. un amortisseur de friction l'amortisseur étant un amortisseur à fluide, p. ex. le ressort en matière plastique ne faisant pas partie de la paroi de la chambre à fluide de l'amortisseur le ressort en matière plastique formant au moins une partie de la paroi de la chambre à fluide de l'amortisseur la paroi étant formée au moins en partie par une membrane flexible ou similaire
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 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'échappement
F16F 1/38 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
F01N 13/18 - Structure facilitant la fabrication, l'assemblage ou le démontage
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 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de combinaison de ressorts et d'amortisseurs de vibrations, p. ex. du type télescopique ayant un ressort mécanique et un amortisseur à fluide
B23P 19/02 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour le montage d'objets à la presse, ou pour le démontage de ces objets
B60G 7/02 - Fixation des bras à la partie suspendue du véhicule
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 - Assemblage ou désassemblage de pièces ou d'objets métalliques par des processus du travail du métal non prévus ailleurs
B60G 15/06 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de combinaison de ressorts et d'amortisseurs de vibrations, p. ex. du type télescopique ayant un ressort mécanique et un amortisseur à fluide
B23P 19/02 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour le montage d'objets à la presse, ou pour le démontage de ces objets
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 des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens fluides
F16F 15/027 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens fluides comprenant des dispositifs de commande
F16F 9/52 - Dispositifs particuliers de réglage automatique de l'amortisseur en cas de changement de température
F16F 9/53 - Moyens pour le réglage des caractéristiques des amortisseurs en faisant varier la viscosité du fluide, p. ex. électromagnétiques
16.
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.
B62D 21/11 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée avec des moyens élastiques pour la suspension
B62D 24/02 - Assemblages entre la caisse et le châssis du véhicule la caisse du véhicule étant montée sur des supports amortisseurs de vibrations, p. ex. des coussinets en caoutchouc, sans qu'un mouvement par rapport au châssis soit prévu
F16F 7/00 - Amortisseurs de vibrationsAmortisseurs de chocs
F16F 15/02 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif
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 des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif
F16F 13/06 - Ensembles comportant des ressorts du type non à fluide ainsi que des amortisseurs de vibrations, des amortisseurs de chocs ou des ressorts à fluide comprenant à la fois un ressort en matière plastique et un amortisseur, p. ex. un amortisseur de friction l'amortisseur étant un amortisseur à fluide, p. ex. le ressort en matière plastique ne faisant pas partie de la paroi de la chambre à fluide de l'amortisseur
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 - Carrosseries pour véhicules à marchandises caractérisées par l'assemblage entre la carrosserie et le châssis de véhicule comportant des moyens de suspension de la carrosserie sur le châssis
B60G 15/00 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de combinaison de ressorts et d'amortisseurs de vibrations, p. ex. du type télescopique
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 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
B60G 11/18 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des ressorts ayant des ressorts à barre de torsion uniquement
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 - Autres aménagements ou adaptations des tubulures d'échappement
F16F 15/02 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif
28.
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 des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens élastiques
F16F 15/02 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif
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.
B60G 11/18 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des ressorts ayant des ressorts à barre de torsion uniquement
B60G 7/00 - Bras de suspension articulésLeurs accessoires
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 - Fixation des bras à la partie suspendue du véhicule
F16F 1/38 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
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 - Structure facilitant la fabrication, l'assemblage ou le démontage
F01N 13/08 - Autres aménagements ou adaptations des tubulures d'échappement
F16F 15/08 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens élastiques avec ressorts en caoutchouc
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 - Structure facilitant la fabrication, l'assemblage ou le démontage
B60K 13/04 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'échappement
F01N 13/08 - Autres aménagements ou adaptations des tubulures d'échappement
F16F 15/00 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmesMoyens ou dispositions pour éviter ou réduire les forces de déséquilibre, p. ex. dues au mouvement
F16F 15/08 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens élastiques avec ressorts en caoutchouc
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 - Suspensions élastiques d’un essieu rigide ou d’un carter d’essieux pour plusieurs roues l'essieu ou le carter n'étant pas montés à pivot sur le véhicule
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 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'échappement
B60K 3/00 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion à vapeur ou à gaz sous pression
B60K 1/00 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques
B60K 5/00 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion à combustion interne ou à réaction
B60K 6/00 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne
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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.
F16F 13/00 - Ensembles comportant des ressorts du type non à fluide ainsi que des amortisseurs de vibrations, des amortisseurs de chocs ou des ressorts à fluide
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et 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.
