Adjustable torque rod

Details Adjustable torque rod Adjustable torque rod

2007-04-10

2007-04-10

Brittain, James R. (Department: 3677)

Joints and connections

With indicator or inspection means

C280S093510, C403S109100, C403S373000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10213978

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable torque rod comprising includes an adjusting sleeve, a housing and a rod. The adjusting sleeve includes a center surface, a first end and a second end. The housing has a receiving end that is rotatably connected to the second end of said adjusting sleeve. An attachment end of the housing, opposite the receiving end, includes a bushing for use in connecting the housing to a vehicle. A clamp is positioned proximate the receiving end for fixing the adjusting sleeve into a position in the receiving end of the housing. The rod has an adjustment end and a mounting end. The adjustment end is rotatably connected to the first end of the adjusting sleeve. The mounting end, opposite the adjustment end, includes a bushing for use in connecting the rod to a vehicle. The torque rod is extended and retracted by rotation of the adjusting sleeve.

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Jay Kopycinski, “Quick-Release Torque Rod” from www.off-road.com website, 1998.

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