Leaf spring attachment
AssigneeBenteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
InventorsThomas Henksmeier, Erik Hochapfel, Waldemar Bera
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Abstract
A leaf spring attachment for connecting a leaf spring to an axle or frame of a motor vehicle includes a clamp to maintain the leaf spring under tension between elastomer bodies. At least one of the elastomer bodies is connected to the leaf spring by a material joint. The clamp is split to define an upper clamp member and a lower clamp member in opposition to the upper clamp member. The upper clamp member has a U-shaped configuration to embrace a topside and opposite length sides of the leaf spring. The lower clamp member includes a plurality of retention plates in spaced-apart relationship for connection with the axle by material joint. Screw fasteners are provided to secure legs of the upper clamp member to the lower clamp member.
Claims14
A leaf spring attachment for connecting a leaf spring to an axle or frame of a motor vehicle, comprising:
- a clamp maintaining the leaf spring under tension between elastomer bodies, with at least one of the elastomer bodies connected to the leaf spring by a material joint, said clamp being split to define an upper clamp member and a lower clamp member in opposition to the upper clamp member, said upper clamp member having a U-shaped configuration to embrace a topside and opposite length sides of the leaf spring, said lower clamp member including a plurality of retention plates in spaced-apart relationship for connection with the axle by material joint;
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- screw fasteners to secure legs of the upper clamp member to the lower clamp member, wherein the retention plates have angled flanges, said angled flanges defining a wedge-shaped gap configured for a form-fitting engagement with the at least one elastomer body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.