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US3764158A
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Adjustable connection
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1972-07-05
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1992-07-05
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable connection, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention, includes a tube connected to one member, an undersize bolt connected to another member, and a spring clip positioned within the tube that is constructed to support the bolt eccentrically with respect to the axis of the tube. The spring clip is rotatable within the tube to permit angular adjustment of the axis of the bolt with respect to the axis of the tube. A pair of these connections, when used in a vehicle suspension to connect a suspension arm to sprung and unsprung members, provide a means to adjust the effective length of the suspension arm.
Inventors
- 👤 J Lukasik
- 👤 Carthy P Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-30 23:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A vehicle suspension assembly including a chassis frame member, an unsprung member and a suspension arm interposed between said members, first and second adjustable pivot means connecting said arm to said frame member and to said unsprung member respectively, each of said adjustable pivot means comprising an outer tube secured to said arm adjacent an end thereof, an inner tube connected to a respective one of said members, an annular elastomeric element interposed between said tubes, a pivot bolt positioned within said inner tube and connected to said one member, said bolt having a substantially smaller outside diameter than the inside diameter of said inner tube, the axis of said pivot bolt being spaced apart from the axis of said tube, a spring metal clip fitted within said tube and engaging said pivot bolt, said clip being constructed to cooperate with said tube to define a support for said bolt, said clips of said first and second adjustable pivot means being constructed to be slidably rotatably displacable about the axis of said inner tubes whereby the effective length of said arm between the axes of said pivot bolts is increased or decreased depending upon the displacement of said clips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A vehicle suspension assembly including a chassis frame member, an unsprung member and a suspension arm interposed between said members, first and second adjustable pivot means connecting said arm to said frame member and to said unsprung member respectively, each of said adjustable pivot means comprising an outer tube secured to said arm adjacent an end thereof, an inner tube connected to a respective one of said members, an annular elastomeric element interposed between said tubes, a pivot bolt positioned within said inner tube and connected to said one member, said bolt having a substantially smaller outside diameter than the inside diameter of said inner tube, the axis of said pivot bolt being spaced apart from the axis of said tube, a spring metal clip fitted within said tube and engaging said pivot bolt, said clip being constructed to cooperate with said tube to define a support for said bolt, said clips of said first and second adjustable pivot means being constructed to be slidably rotatably displacable about the axis of said inner tubes whereby the effective length of said arm between the axes of said pivot bolts is increased or decreased depending upon the displacement of said clips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A vehicle suspension assembly according to claim 1 and including: in each adjustable pivot means said spring metal clip comprising a sheet metal member having a plurality of arcuate portions, said clip having circumferentially spaced portions engaging said pivot bolt, said clip having circumferentially spaced portions engaging said inner tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A vehicle suspension assembly according to claim 1 and including: in each adjustable pivot means said spring metal clip comprising a sheet metal member having a plurality of arcuate portions, said clip having three spaced portions engaging one of said tube and shaft and having two spaced portions engaging the other of said tube and shaft.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |