US3584895A
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Automotive suspension mechanism
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-10-07
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-10-07
Abstract
Abstract An independent suspension mechanism for automotive vehicles having a pair of suspension arms which are pivotally connected with the structural members of the vehicle body by means of specially constructed support member. The support member may include a rigid or, preferably, resilient bushing providing a sufficient amount of prestress in the axial and radial directions of the pivot shaft of the suspension arm. The support member may be connected to the structural member or members through a brace which is substantially resilient in the direction of the pivot shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Uemura
- 👤 Yuichiro Motomura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C27/00; F16C27/06; F16C27/063; B; B60; B60G; B60G3/00; B60G3/02; B60G3/04; B60G3/06; B60G7/00; B60G7/02; F16C2326/00; F16C2326/01; F16C2326/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
An independent suspension mechanism for an automotive vehicle, including a pair of suspension arms each having a pivot shaft pivotally supported at each end by a structural member of the vehicle body and a bracket rigidly secured to said structural member, said pivot shaft being supported through two opposite semicircular recesses formed in the facing walls of said structural member and said bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
An independent suspension mechanism for an automotive vehicle, including a pair of suspension arms each having a pivot shaft pivotally supported at each end by a structural member of the vehicle body and a bracket rigidly secured to said structural member, said pivot shaft being supported through two opposite semicircular recesses formed in the facing walls of said structural member and said bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mechanism according to claim 1, wherein a bushing is interposed between said pivot shaft and the pEripheral edge of said semicircular recesses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A mechanism according to claim 2, wherein said bushing is formed of a rigid material, to which is screwed the end portion of said shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A mechanism according to claim 3, wherein a resilient bushing is interposed between the rigid bushing and the peripheral edge of said semicircular recesses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mechanism according to claim 2, wherein said bushing is formed of resilient material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mechanism according to claim 2, wherein said bushing is flanged on at least one side thereof for engagement with said structural member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
A mechanism according to claim 6, wherein said bushing is secured in position by means of a rigid flange attached to the outer side of the flange formed on the side of said bushing, said rigid flange being forced against the flange of the bushing by a bolt screwed into the end portion of said shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A mechanism according to claim 2, wherein said bushing is carried by said structural member through a brace rigidly connected with said structural member and at the other with a support carrying said bushing therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mechanism according to claim 8, wherein said bushing is split into two halves laterally and centrally thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A mechanism according to claim 8, wherein inner and outer protector sleeves are interposed between said pivot shaft and said bushing and between the bushing and said support.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |