Steering damper to drag link attachment clamp and method

Details Steering damper to drag link attachment clamp and method Steering damper to drag link attachment clamp and method

2005-04-13

2008-08-26

To, Toan C (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S093510, C280S093511

Reexamination Certificate

active

07416198

ABSTRACT:
The invention contemplates steering damper to drag link attachment clamp and method. A vehicle steering linkage has a steering damper including a drag link attachment joint, and a mounting bolt operatively engaging the drag link attachment joint. A drag link assembly has a main drag link socket assembly including a main rod portion; a clamp includes a main body and a pair of legs extending therefrom, with the main body defining a rod receiving bore within which is mounted the main rod portion of the drag link socket assembly, and the legs each include a bolt hole through which the mounting bolt extends; and a weld securing the main body of the clamp to the main rod portion. A nut engages the bolt such that the legs are pulled closer together, causing the main body to apply a clamping load to the main rod portion.

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