Suspension system having reduced weight arm construction

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2005-01-14

2008-03-25

Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S124110, C029S897200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07347435

ABSTRACT:
A suspension system having a reduced weight arm construction. In one vehicle suspension system, an axle is constructed at least partially of a metal alloy. An arm assembly of the suspension system includes an axle attachment constructed at least partially of a material which cannot be welded directly to the metal alloy. To interconnect the axle to the axle attachment of the arm assembly, a transition device is permanently secured to the metal alloy and permanently secured to the axle attachment material.

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