# US 9,752,614 B2 · Wheel suspension bearing, wheel suspension bearing assembly and motor vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,752,614 B2 - Document ID: US9752614B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/610,939 - Filed: 2015-01-30 - Published: 2015-08-06 - Granted: 2017-09-05 - Earliest claimed: 2014-01-31 - Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Applicants: GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Inventors: Juergen Siebeneick - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9752614B2 ## CPC - F16C 17/02: for radial load only - B60G 7/001: {Suspension arms, e.g. constructional features (B60G7/006 takes precedence)} - B60G 7/02: Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle {(B60G7/006 takes precedence)} - B60G 21/051: {Trailing arm twist beam axles} - B60G 21/052: {Mounting means therefor} - F16C 35/02: in the case of sliding-contact bearings - F16F 1/38: with a sleeve of elastic material between a rigid outer sleeve and a rigid inner sleeve or pin {, i.e. bushing-type (hydraulically-damped bushes F16F13/14; suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of elastomeric spring members between rotating elements, driveline torque being transmitted therebetween F16F15/126, by making use of a dynamic damping mass attached to a rotating element by means of elastomeric springs F16F15/14; pivots per se F16C11/00; elastic or yielding bearings or bearing supports F16C27/00; parts of sliding-contact bearings, e.g. bushes F16C33/04)} - B60G 2200/20: Semi-rigid axle suspensions - B60G 2204/41: Elastic mounts, e.g. bushings - F16C 27/063: {Sliding contact bearings} - F16C 2326/05: Vehicle suspensions, e.g. bearings, pivots or connecting rods used therein - F16C: SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS - B60G: VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS (air-cushion vehicles B60V; {cycle suspensions B62K25/00}) - F16F: SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION ## Abstract A wheel suspension bearing is disclosed as being arranged on a member of a motor vehicle, with a bearing bushing and a bearing bushing carrier. The bearing bushing carrier incorporates the bearing bushing and is designed to be situated in the member of the motor vehicle. A wheel suspension bearing assembly, as well as a correspondingly equipped motor vehicle is also disclosed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A wheel suspension bearing comprising a bearing bushing and a bearing bushing carrier which incorporates the bearing bushing, wherein the bearing bushing carrier is configured to be situated in one of a longitudinal or cross member of a motor vehicle, wherein the bearing bushing carrier comprises at least one clamping flange configured to abut against the member of the motor vehicle. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The wheel suspension bearing according to claim 1, wherein the at least one clamping flange comprises at least one through hole, by means of which the clamping flange can be joined with the member. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The wheel suspension bearing according to claim 2, wherein the bearing bushing carrier comprises a first clamping flange and a second clamping flange configured to be arranged on a side of the member opposite the first clamping flange. ### Claim 4 A wheel suspension assembly comprising: a wheel suspension bearing including a bearing bushing and a bearing bushing carrier which incorporates the bearing bushing; and a longitudinal or cross member having a through hole formed therein, wherein the bearing bushing carrier is situated in the through hole and accommodates the wheel suspension bearing, wherein the through hole has a larger clearance than a portion of at least one clamping flange projecting into the through hole. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The wheel suspension assembly according to claim 4, wherein the through hole incorporates a bushing accommodating the wheel suspension bearing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The wheel suspension assembly according to claim 5, wherein the bushing in the member establishes an interference fit with the wheel suspension bearing. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The wheel suspension assembly according to claim 4, wherein the member is provided with at least one hole for fixing the wheel suspension bearing in place. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The wheel suspension assembly according to claim 6, wherein the at least one hole comprises a through hole, and wherein the wheel suspension bearing is fixed in place by at least one fastener extending through the member. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The wheel suspension assembly according to claim 8, wherein the fastener comprises at least one of a rivet bolt, a threaded bolt with male threads or a threaded bolt with female threads. ### Claim 10 (depends on 4) The wheel suspension assembly according to claim 4 further comprising, with a motor vehicle suspension arm mounted on the wheel suspension bearing. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The wheel suspension assembly according to claim 10, wherein the wheel suspension arm is selected from the group consisting of a trailing arm and a wishbone. ### Claim 12 (depends on 4) The wheel suspension assembly according to claim 4, wherein the member is a longitudinal member. ### Claim 13 (depends on 4) A motor vehicle with at least one wheel suspension assembly according to claim 4.