Spare tire tuned mass damper

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2011-02-08

2011-02-08

Newhouse, Nathan J (Department: 3782)

Package and article carriers

Vehicle attached

For rim, tire, or wheel

C224S042120, C224S042230, C224S042280

Reexamination Certificate

active

07882993

ABSTRACT:
A spare tire tuned mass damper assembly is provided for reducing vehicle vibration or beaming shake that may otherwise be perceptible at the driver interface. The assembly is attachable between a pair of underbody support beams and includes a tire carrier for a spare tire and wheel and a plurality of spring and damper assemblies positioned between the carrier and support beams. The assemblies have at least one leaf spring and bushing, and are selected to provide a predetermined level of vibration modes and modal damping for the assembly. A method is also provided for reducing road vibration in a vehicle having an underbody support structure, including supporting a spare tire carrier using a plurality of spring and damper assemblies configured to absorb and damp an oscillating mode of the support structure to a predetermined level to produce a desired post-damped road response, thereby increasing vehicle ride comfort.

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