US3912296A
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Shock absorber mounting
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1973-12-03
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Granted: 1975-10-14
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Expires: 1993-12-03
Abstract
Abstract The present disclosure relates to a mounting construction for use in connecting a telescopic shock absorber strut to a motor vehicle chassis. The construction includes a pair of spaced apart brackets, one of which is rigidly secured to the shock absorber strut and the other is constructed to be secured to a vehicle chassis component. Rubber elements are interposed between the two brackets and provide a hinge connection therebetween that has a longitudinally extending hinge axis.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Allison
- 👤 Donald G Sippel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G3/00; B60G3/02; B60G3/12; B60G3/16; B60G11/00; B60G11/32; B60G11/34; B60G11/38; B60G13/00; B60G13/001; B60G13/005; B60G9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A shock absorber mounting comprising: a telescopic shock absorber strut constructed for use in a motor vehicle, a first bracket rigidly secured to one end of said strut, a second bracket constructed to be connected to a vehicle chassis component, pivot means interconnecting said first and second brackets, said means having a pivot axis arranged generally longitudinal relative to the longitudinal axis of said vehicle, said second bracket being connected to a wheel support member constructed to support a vehicle wheel, said pivot axis of said means being disposed in a vertical plane arranged generally perpendicular to the axis of said wheel support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A shock absorber mounting comprising: a telescopic shock absorber strut constructed for use in a motor vehicle, a first bracket rigidly secured to one end of said strut, a second bracket constructed to be connected to a vehicle chassis component, pivot means interconnecting said first and second brackets, said means having a pivot axis arranged generally longitudinal relative to the longitudinal axis of said vehicle, said second bracket being connected to a wheel support member constructed to support a vehicle wheel, said pivot axis of said means being disposed in a vertical plane arranged generally perpendicular to the axis of said wheel support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A shock absorber mounting comprising: a telescopic shock absorber strut constructed for use in a motor vehicle, a bracket rigidly secured to one end of said strut, wheel support means constructed to support a vehicle wheel, resilient pivot means interconnecting said bracket and said wheel support means, said pivot means having a pivot axis situated in a vertical plane that is generally perpendicular to said axis of said wheel support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
A shock absorber mounting comprising: a telescopic shock absorber strut constructed for use in a motor vehicle, a bracket rigidly secured to one end of said strut, wheel support means constructed to support a vehicle wheel, resilient pivot means interconnecting said bracket and said wheel support means, said pivot means having a pivot axis situated in a vertical plane that is generally perpendicular to said axis of said wheel support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
129 words
A shock absorber mounting comprising: an elongated telescopic shock absorber strut constructed for use in a motor vehicle, a first bracket rigidly secured to one end of said strut, a second bracket constructed to be connected to a vehicle wheel support member, said first and second brackets having spaced apart horizontal walls, first and second elastomeric grommets interposed between said horizontal walls, said first and second grommets being spaced apart, third and fourth elastomeric grommets coaxially arranged relative to said first and third grommets, respectively, first threaded fastening means extending through said first and third grommets and constructed to connect said first bracket to said second bracket, second threaded fastening means extending through said second and fourth grommets and constructed to connect said first bracket to said second bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
129 words
A shock absorber mounting comprising: an elongated telescopic shock absorber strut constructed for use in a motor vehicle, a first bracket rigidly secured to one end of said strut, a second bracket constructed to be connected to a vehicle wheel support member, said first and second brackets having spaced apart horizontal walls, first and second elastomeric grommets interposed between said horizontal walls, said first and second grommets being spaced apart, third and fourth elastomeric grommets coaxially arranged relative to said first and third grommets, respectively, first threaded fastening means extending through said first and third grommets and constructed to connect said first bracket to said second bracket, second threaded fastening means extending through said second and fourth grommets and constructed to connect said first bracket to said second bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shock absorber mounting according to claim 3 and including: the centers of said grommets lying in a vertical plane arranged perpendicular to the axis of said wheel support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A shock absorber mounting according to claim 3 and including: said first threaded fastening means being located generally intermediate said second threaded fastening means and said strut.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A shock absorber mounting according to claim 3 and including: said first threaded fastening means being located generally intermediate said second threaded fastening means and said strut, the centers of said grommets lying in a vertical plane arranged perpendicular to the axis of said wheel support member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
174 words
A shock absorber mounting comprising: an elongated telescopic shock absorber strut constructed for use in a motor vehicle, a first bracket having a cylindrical socket, said one end of said strut being rigidly received in said socket, a second bracket constructed to be connected to a vehicle wheel support member, said first and second brackets having spaced apart horizontal walls, first and second elastomeric grommets interposed between said horizontal walls, said first and second grommets being spaced apart, third and fourth elastomeric grommets coaxially arranged relative to said first and third grommets, respectively, the centers of said grommets lying in a vertical plane arranged perpendicular to the axis of said wheel support member, first threaded fastening means extending through said first and third grommets and constructed to connect sAid first bracket to said second bracket, second threaded fastening means extending through said second and fourth grommets and constructed to connect said first bracket to said second bracket, said first threaded fastening means being located generally intermediate said second threaded fastening means and said socket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
174 words
A shock absorber mounting comprising: an elongated telescopic shock absorber strut constructed for use in a motor vehicle, a first bracket having a cylindrical socket, said one end of said strut being rigidly received in said socket, a second bracket constructed to be connected to a vehicle wheel support member, said first and second brackets having spaced apart horizontal walls, first and second elastomeric grommets interposed between said horizontal walls, said first and second grommets being spaced apart, third and fourth elastomeric grommets coaxially arranged relative to said first and third grommets, respectively, the centers of said grommets lying in a vertical plane arranged perpendicular to the axis of said wheel support member, first threaded fastening means extending through said first and third grommets and constructed to connect sAid first bracket to said second bracket, second threaded fastening means extending through said second and fourth grommets and constructed to connect said first bracket to said second bracket, said first threaded fastening means being located generally intermediate said second threaded fastening means and said socket.
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) | 1978-10-13 | 1979-04-14 | 1979-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-13 | 1983-04-14 | 1983-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-13 | 1987-04-14 | 1987-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |