Apparatus and method for assembling composite material leaf spring module

An apparatus for assembling a composite material leaf spring module, the apparatus comprising:

• a first support configured to support a central portion of the composite material leaf spring module, wherein the leaf spring module includes a spring member, an upper saddle disposed atop a central portion of the spring member, a lower saddle disposed under the central portion of the spring member, and a U-bolt coupling the upper saddle and the lower saddle;
• a pair of second supports configured to individually support springs of the composite material leaf spring module;
• a base connecting the first and second supports;
• and
• a U-bolt retainer separably installed on the first support;
• wherein the first support includes a pair of symmetrically disposed side walls, and a connection wall connecting the pair of side walls;
• wherein an insertable support extends from the connection wall;
• wherein the lower saddle has a cylindrical structure having a hollow, the insertable support has a corresponding cylindrical structure, and the insertable support is inserted into the hollow of the lower saddle;
• wherein the U-bolt retainer includes at least one pair of guides detachably coupled to the side walls of the first support, a pair of spaced, oppositely disposed connection members, and a pair of pressure plates;
• wherein each connection member of the pair of connection members is connected to the upper end of a corresponding one of the pair of guides through a connection rod, and each pressure plate of the pair of pressure plates extends from the corresponding one of the pair of guides toward a side surface of the upper saddle;
• wherein each of the guides has a guide surface contacting the U-bolt;
• and
• wherein the guide surface is inclined.