Spring hanger for trailer frame
AssigneeNorco Industries, Inc.
InventorsBernard F. Garceau, William A. Aske, Leonard D. Yoder
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Abstract
A hanger assembly may comprise a first hanger section and a second hanger section, formed and shaped to increase the stiffness and strength of the assembly. The first hanger section may include a first surface and a first tab portion wherein the first tab portion extends in a first direction and wherein the first surface faces a second direction that is opposite the first direction. The second hanger section may include a second surface and a second tab portion, wherein the second surface is configured to abut the first surface. The spring hanger assembly may be attached to a frame using fasteners or hucks.
Claims20
A hanger assembly, comprising:
- a first hanger section that includes a first surface and a first tab portion defining a first mounting hole, wherein the first tab portion extends in a first direction and wherein the first surface faces a second direction that is opposite the first direction;
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- a second hanger section that includes a second surface to abut the first surface and a second tab portion extending in the first direction to define a gap between the first and second tab portions for receiving a suspension component, wherein the second tab portion defines a second mounting hole to align with the first mounting hole, and wherein a fastener is extendable through the first and second mounting holes to mount the suspension component within the gap.
A hanger assembly, comprising:
- an inner hanger section that includes a top surface and a first tab portion that defines a first mounting hole and extends in a first direction;
- and
- an outer hanger section that includes a bottom surface, a second tab portion that defines a second mounting hole and extends in the first direction, and a finger portion that extends from the bottom surface in a direction opposite the first direction, wherein, when the bottom surface abuts the top surface:
- the first and second tab portions define a gap to receive a suspension component;
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- the first and second mounting holes align to receive a fastener for mounting the suspension component in the gap.
A hanger assembly, comprising:
- an inner hanger section that includes a top surface and a first tab portion extending from the top surface and defining a first mounting hole;
- and
- an outer hanger section that includes a bottom surface and a second tab portion extending from the bottom surface and defining a second mounting hole, wherein, when the inner and outer hanger sections are joined together:
- the first and second tab portions define a gap to receive a suspension component;
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- the first and second mounting holes align to receive a fastener for mounting the suspension component in the gap.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.