# US 10,308,102 B2 · Damped torque roll restrictor > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,308,102 B2 - Document ID: US10308102B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/887,110 - Filed: 2018-02-02 - Published: 2018-08-09 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2017-02-07 - Assignees: Vibracoustic USA, Inc. - Applicants: Vibracoustic USA, Inc. - Inventors: Andrew J. Kropp - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10308102B2 ## CPC - B60K 5/1216: {characterised by the location of the supports relative to the motor or to each other (B60K5/1225 takes precedence)} - B60K 5/1241: {Link-type support (B60K5/125, B60K5/1275 take precedence)} - F16F 1/3849: {Mounting brackets therefor, e.g. stamped steel brackets; Restraining links} - F16F 1/393: with spherical or conical sleeves - F16F 7/09: in dampers of the cylinder-and-piston type - F16F 7/12: using plastic deformation of members {(F16F9/30 takes precedence; yieldable means for mounting bumpers on vehicles B60R19/26; yieldable or collapsible steering columns B62D1/192)} - F16H 57/025: Support of gearboxes, e.g. torque arms, or attachment to other devices - B60K: ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES - F16F: SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION - F16H: GEARING ## Abstract A torque roll restrictor assembly for a vehicle includes a first member configured for connection with a body of a vehicle, a second member rotatably connected to the first member and configured for connection with a powertrain of said vehicle, and a damper connected to the first member. A first member may include a first portion, a second portion to which the second member may be rotatably connected, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. A first portion of the first member may include an outer wall, an inner wall defining a channel, at least one bushing disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall, and a connector configured to connect the first member to said body of said vehicle. A connector may be at least partially disposed within the channel. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An assembly, comprising: a first member configured for connection with a body of a vehicle; a second member rotatably connected to the first member and configured for connection with a powertrain of said vehicle; and a damper connected to the first member; wherein a first portion of the first member includes an outer wall, an inner wall defining a channel, at least one bushing disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall, and a connector configured to connect the first member to said body of said vehicle, the connector being at least partially disposed within the channel; the connector includes a wall portion defining a channel for receiving a fastener, and a spherical portion around at least a portion of the wall portion to allow for articulation of the assembly; and the inner wall includes a depression in which the spherical portion is at least partially disposed. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the first member includes a first portion, a second portion to which the second member is rotatably connected, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The assembly of claim 2, wherein the second portion includes a U-shaped member having two tines between which a portion of the second member is disposed, and the two tines and the portion of the second member have corresponding holes configured to receive a pin. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The assembly of claim 2, wherein the third portion includes a cylindrical wall defining a chamber, and the damper includes a shaft and a friction material disposed at least partially circumferentially around the shaft, the friction material being configured to engage with an inner surface of the cylindrical wall to provide a damping effect. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the damper includes a shaft, friction material disposed at least partially around the shaft, and at least one axial stop disposed adjacent the friction material in an axial direction. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the damper includes a shaft and friction material disposed at least partially around the shaft; the friction material and at least one axial stop are axially spaced from each other; and, the friction material is radially spaced from the shaft. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the damper is configured as a viscous damper. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the damper is at least one of actively and semi-actively controlled. ### Claim 9 (depends on 2) The assembly of claim 2, wherein the damper is disposed at least partially within the third portion. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the second member includes an arm and a bushing, the arm is connected to the first member via the bushing and a pin, and the bushing at least partially isolates the arm from the first member. ### Claim 11 An assembly, comprising: a first member configured for connection with a second member and with a vehicle, the first member including: a first portion including an inner wall and an outer wall; a second portion; a third portion connecting the first portion with the second portion; a damper connected to the inner wall of the first portion and disposed at least partially in the third portion; and a connector connected to the inner wall, wherein the connector is configured to connect the first member with said vehicle, and the connector includes a spherical portion engaged with a depression of the inner wall, and the connector is configured to move about multiple axes relative to the inner wall. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein the inner wall and the outer wall are connected via one or more bushings. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein the damper includes a shaft connected to the inner wall and the shaft is disposed at least partially in the third portion. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The assembly of claim 13, including friction material disposed at least partially between the shaft and a wall of the third portion. ### Claim 15 An assembly, comprising: a first member configured for connection with a second member and with a vehicle, the first member including: a first portion including an inner wall and an outer wall; a second portion; a third portion connecting the first portion with the second portion; a damper connected to the inner wall of the first portion and disposed at least partially in the third portion; the damper including a shaft connected to the inner wall and the shaft is disposed at least partially in the third portion; and including one or more axial stops connected to the shaft and friction material disposed at least partially between the shaft and a wall of the third portion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The assembly of claim 15, wherein each axial stop of the one or more axial stops is axially spaced from the friction material and the friction material is radially spaced from the shaft.