Spring devices – Vehicle – Compound
Patent
1982-09-13
1984-02-28
Stoner, Jr., Bruce H.
Spring devices
Vehicle
Compound
267 48, B60G 1136
Patent
active
044338333
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for controlling the spring constant of a laminated leaf spring assembly includes a clamping mechanism mounted on the laminated leaf spring assembly for clamping the laminated leaf spring assembly in the direction of thickness thereof. The clamping mechanism includes a fixed spring-supporting member on which a helper spring unit of the assembly is attached to be separated a determined distance from a main spring unit of the assembly. A movable press member positioned to face the helper spring unit and press the main spring unit against the helper spring unit is also provided. The controlling apparatus further includes a piston arrangement for pressing the press member to urge the main spring unit against the helper spring unit.
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Shinbori Takeyoshi
Tabe Takayuki
NHK Spring Co. Ltd.
Oberleitner Robert J.
Stoner Jr. Bruce H.
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