US3596923A
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Support means for automobile suspension
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-02-20
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A support adapted to absorb shocks and vibrations occurring in three different directions, vertical, lateral and longitudinal for example in an automobile suspension, comprises two spacedparallel plates connected with one another by three pins extending respectively through three flanged rubber bushings disposed between the plates and held in three collars of lesser length than the bushings. Two of the collars are fixed to a frame to be supported while the third is fixed to a support member, for example a leaf spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Iwao Nakamura
- 👤 Koichi Saito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G11/00; B60G11/02; B60G11/10; B60G11/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A means for supporting a frame structure on a carrier member having a rounded end portion, which means comprises a pair of plates which are spaced in parallel with each other at a distance substantially larger than the thickness of said frame structure, a pair of retainer collars fitted laterally to said frame structure at a suitable distance from each other, three spoolshaped two-piece rubber bushings having flanges at both ends thereof, two of said rubber bushings being inserted fast into said retainer collars and one being inserted into said rounded end portion of said carried member with their flanges protruded outwardly, three pins inserted axially into said three bushings and secured at their ends into said pair of plates, and three fastener means connecting said three pins to said pair of plates at their end portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A means for supporting a frame structure on a carrier member having a rounded end portion, which means comprises a pair of plates which are spaced in parallel with each other at a distance substantially larger than the thickness of said frame structure, a pair of retainer collars fitted laterally to said frame structure at a suitable distance from each other, three spoolshaped two-piece rubber bushings having flanges at both ends thereof, two of said rubber bushings being inserted fast into said retainer collars and one being inserted into said rounded end portion of said carried member with their flanges protruded outwardly, three pins inserted axially into said three bushings and secured at their ends into said pair of plates, and three fastener means connecting said three pins to said pair of plates at their end portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
Means for supporting an automotive vehicle having a frame on a suspension member, said suspension member having a rounded-end portion, which means comprises a pair of plates spaced in parallel with each other at a distance substantially larger than the thickness of said frame structure, a pair of retainer collars fitted laterally to said frame structure at a suitable distance from each other, three spool-shaped two-piece rubber bushings having flanges at both ends thereof, two of said rubber bushings being inserted fast into said retainer collars and one being inserted into said rounded portion of said suspension means with their flanges protruded outwardly, three pins inserted axially into said three bushings and secured at their ends into said pair of plates, and three fastener means connecting said three pins to said pair of plates at their end portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
Means for supporting an automotive vehicle having a frame on a suspension member, said suspension member having a rounded-end portion, which means comprises a pair of plates spaced in parallel with each other at a distance substantially larger than the thickness of said frame structure, a pair of retainer collars fitted laterally to said frame structure at a suitable distance from each other, three spool-shaped two-piece rubber bushings having flanges at both ends thereof, two of said rubber bushings being inserted fast into said retainer collars and one being inserted into said rounded portion of said suspension means with their flanges protruded outwardly, three pins inserted axially into said three bushings and secured at their ends into said pair of plates, and three fastener means connecting said three pins to said pair of plates at their end portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
Supporting means according to claim 2, in which said suspension member comprises a multileaf spring, said rounded end portion being provided at one end of said spring and in which the opposite end of said spring is connected to said frame by a pivoted link.
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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |