Abstract A spring element of the type comprising two metal plates and an elastic rubber body therebetween is provided wherein, instead of the rubber body filling all the space between the metal plates, this body is so constructed that it gradually fills the space as the plates are compressed. The rubber body is thicker at the center than at the perimeter and when round, is substantially of the shape of a discus. The plates have corresponding depressions in the central part, so that they can be stacked one on the other with the depressions serving to align the separate elements. Preferably, the rubber body is cemented or otherwise secured to the plates only in the central part, i.e., at the axis of the body or the corresponding depression or projection in the plates.
Inventors
👤 K Oeser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-11-08 09:55
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61G; B61G11/00; B61G11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A spring element comprising two metal plates and a body of rubber therebetween, at least one of said metal plates extending beyond the perimeter of the body of elastic material on all sides of the latter, each of said metal plates having a centrally located depression therein extending to both sides of the plate, said rubber body having a centrally located depression to fit the depression of a first of said plates and a centrally located projection to fit the projecting side of the depression in the second plate, whereby a plurality of said elements may be stacked in aligned relationship, said rubber body being cemented to said first and second plates only at the central portions thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A spring element comprising two metal plates and a body of rubber therebetween, at least one of said metal plates extending beyond the perimeter of the body of elastic material on all sides of the latter, each of said metal plates having a centrally located depression therein extending to both sides of the plate, said rubber body having a centrally located depression to fit the depression of a first of said plates and a centrally located projection to fit the projecting side of the depression in the second plate, whereby a plurality of said elements may be stacked in aligned relationship, said rubber body being cemented to said first and second plates only at the central portions thereof.