Leaf spring tip insert

Details Leaf spring tip insert Leaf spring tip insert

1996-10-18

1998-01-13

Sakran, Victor N.

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Trim molding fastener

Plastic type

24115M, 24453, 411508, A44B 1700, F16B 1900

Patent

active

057065594

ABSTRACT:
A vehicular leaf spring plate tip liner insert is provided, having a variety of configurations (50, 100, 150, 200, 250), of which one preferred embodiment is referenced by numeral (50). Insert (50) has a pad portion (3) adapted to provide a pad between adjacent leaf spring tips and at least one shank portion (4) extending from pad portion (3). Shank portion (4) is axially divided into two pairs of opposed protuberances (14, 14' and 16, 16'), with each pair having surfaces in registration with each other that are at different axial distances from pad portion (3) and engageable with the side of leaf spring opening opposite to the side into which shank portion (4) is inserted and are able to secure insert (50) to a leaf spring plate having a range of thicknesses upon expanding away from each other upon passing through the leaf spring tip opening.

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