Abstract A high elongation voided elastomeric bushing having an elastomeric insert compressively positioned between rigid inner and outer sleeves and elongated greater than 10% and preferably greater than 30%. The method for assembling said bushing provides for a spacer member positioned between the insert at the voids and the adjacent sleeve before the insert is compressively positioned between the sleeves. The spacer member is removed after elongation of the insert to provide the assembled bushing, preferably, after bonding of the elastomeric insert to the sleeves. Preferably, the spacer member has a shape substantially conforming to the final shape of the voids of the insert when compressively positioned between the sleeves.
A high elongation voided elastomeric bushing comprising an outer sleeve member, an inner sleeve member spaced apart from and within said outer sleeve member, and a voided elastomeric insert compressively positioned between said inner and outer sleeve member, said insert having at least one void therein and being elongated at least 30%.
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Dependent Claim
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A high elongation voided elastomeric bushing comprising an outer sleeve member, an inner sleeve member spaced apart from and within said outer sleeve member, and a voided elastomeric insert compressively positioned between said inner and outer sleeve member, said insert having at least one void therein and being elongated at least 30%.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A high elongation voided elastomeric bushing as set forth in claim 1 wherein said insert is elongated from about 40 to 60%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A high elongation voided elastomeric bushing as set forth in claim 1 wherein said insert is elongated at least about 100%.