Spring devices – Vehicle – Leaf
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-31
2006-01-31
Williams, Thomas (Department: 3683)
Spring devices
Vehicle
Leaf
C267S036100, C267S052000, C267S260000, C267S269000, C280S124170, C280S124175
Reexamination Certificate
active
06991223
ABSTRACT:
A suspension system includes a composite leaf spring having an arcuate segment that is located between a retaining pin and a bumper. The retaining pin includes a shank surrounded by a resilient tube. The bumper is located adjacent a rear wall of the bracket opposite the retaining pin. The bumper includes an arcuate face to engage the outer arc of the arcuate segment while the pin is at least partially surrounded by the arcuate segment. The end of the composite leaf spring is thereby securely yet resiliently retained within the front leaf spring attachment system without penetrating fasteners.
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Platner David K.
Rezakhanlou Ramin
Trotter James
ArvinMeritor Technology LLC
Carlson & Gaskey & Olds
Williams Thomas
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