US3904219A
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Vehicle suspension bumper
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1974-10-04
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1994-10-04
Abstract
Abstract The present disclosure relates to a bumper for a vehicle suspension that is constructed to resiliently arrest extreme jounce deflection of a motor vehicle suspension system. The bumper, in its preferred embodiment, includes a bracket having a pair of side walls and a horizontal top wall. The bracket is welded to the vehicle''s axle and its side walls pivotally support the end of a suspension link. The top wall has a pair of slots and a normally flat resilient piece has its ends extending inwardly through the slots. The resilient piece is supported in a broad arcuate shape. Upon extreme jounce deflection of the suspension, the resilient element engages a vehicle frame member or other support element and resiliently arrests the jounce movement of the unsprung suspension components.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles P Guerriero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G7/00; B60G7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A vehicle suspension bumper comprising a bracket constructed to be connected to a first suspension component, said bracket having a pair of side walls and an interconnecting wall connecting said side walls, said interconnecting wall having a mid-portion and a pair of end portions, said interconnecting wall having a pair of slots with one of said slots being situated between one of said end portions and said mid-portion and the other of said slots being situated between the other of said end portions and said mid-portion, a resilient element having a mid-portion and a pair of end portions, said resilient element being constructed to engage a second suspension component, said resilient element extending through said slots with its mid-portion disposed outwardly of said mid-portion of said interconnecting wall and its end portions disposed inwardly of said end portions of said interconnecting wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A vehicle suspension bumper comprising a bracket constructed to be connected to a first suspension component, said bracket having a pair of side walls and an interconnecting wall connecting said side walls, said interconnecting wall having a mid-portion and a pair of end portions, said interconnecting wall having a pair of slots with one of said slots being situated between one of said end portions and said mid-portion and the other of said slots being situated between the other of said end portions and said mid-portion, a resilient element having a mid-portion and a pair of end portions, said resilient element being constructed to engage a second suspension component, said resilient element extending through said slots with its mid-portion disposed outwardly of said mid-portion of said interconnecting wall and its end portions disposed inwardly of said end portions of said interconnecting wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A vehicle suspension bumper according to claim 1 and including: said resilient element being normally flat in its free state and being constrained to a generally arcuate shape by its engagement with said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A vehicle suspension bumper according to claim 1 and including: said resilient element being normally flat in its free state and being constrained to a generally arcuate shape by its engagement with said bracket, said mid-portion of said resilient element being normally spaced apart from said mid-portion of said interconnecting wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A vehicle suspension bumper according to claim 1 and including: said resilient element being normally flat in its free state and being constrained to a generally arcuate shape by its engagement with said bracket, said mid-portion of said resilient element being normally spaced apart from said mid-portion of said interconnecting wall, said resilient element being fabricated from a fabric reinforced rubber material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
A vehicle suspension system having sprung and unsprung suspension components, a generally box-shape bracket connected to one of said suspension components, said bracket having a pair of side walls and an interconnecting wall extending between said side walls, a wheel positioning member operatively interposed between said suspension components, said wheel positioning member having a mounting eye, pivot means extending through said eye and pivotally connecting said wheel positioning member to said pair of side walls, said interconnecting wall having a pair of slots spaced inwardly of said side walls, a normally flat resilient element having a mid-portion situated outwardly of said interconnecting wall, said resilient element having end portions extending inwardly through said slots, said resilient element being constrained to a generally arcuate shape by its engagement with said bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
A vehicle suspension system having sprung and unsprung suspension components, a generally box-shape bracket connected to one of said suspension components, said bracket having a pair of side walls and an interconnecting wall extending between said side walls, a wheel positioning member operatively interposed between said suspension components, said wheel positioning member having a mounting eye, pivot means extending through said eye and pivotally connecting said wheel positioning member to said pair of side walls, said interconnecting wall having a pair of slots spaced inwardly of said side walls, a normally flat resilient element having a mid-portion situated outwardly of said interconnecting wall, said resilient element having end portions extending inwardly through said slots, said resilient element being constrained to a generally arcuate shape by its engagement with said bracket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vehicle suspension system according to claim 5 and including: the ends of said resilient element engaging the opposed inner surfaces of said side walls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vehicle suspension bumper according to claim 5 and including: said mid-portion of said resilient element being normally spaced apart from said interconnecting wall.
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) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |