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US 5,836,598 AGranted
Apparatus for vehicle suspension stabilization system and method thereof
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsEric G. Parker, Robert K. Dutzi
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AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsEric G. Parker, Robert K. Dutzi
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A stabilization member usable for coupling first and second pivotal suspension components in a vehicle suspension stabilization system. The stabilization member includes first and second tension members each having a substantially U-shaped closed first end portion linked together to form a cavity for retaining a resilient dampening member, and a second end portion coupleable to one of the first and second pivotal suspension components, whereby tension on the first and second tension members is at least partially absorbable by compression of the resilient dampening member. In one embodiment, the substantially U-shaped closed first end portions of the first and second tension members is a strap material, which are oriented substantially perpendicular to form the link, and the resilient dampening member is a thermoset urethane material, which may be pre-compressed to permit adjustably tuning the suspension stabilization system. The stabilization members provide improved suspension performance, decreased weight and cost, among other advantages.
A stabilization member useable for coupling first and second pivotal suspension components in a vehicle suspension stabilization system, the stabilization member comprising:
A method of coupling first and second pivotal suspension components in a vehicle suspension stabilization system, the method comprising steps of:
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