GAS SPRING END MEMBER AS WELL AS GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME

摘要

A gas spring end member is dimensioned for securement along an associated suspension member having an associated planar surface and at least an associated first side surface. The gas spring end member can include a base wall disposed transverse to a longitudinal axis and a bracket wall that extends longitudinally-outwardly from the base wall. The bracket wall can be adapted for operative connection to the associated suspension member such that the gas spring end member can be supported thereon with the base wall disposed in longitudinally spaced-apart relation to the associated planar surface of the associated suspension member. A gas spring assembly including such an end member can be included. A suspension system and a method of installation including such a gas spring assembly can also be included.

主权项

1. A gas spring assembly dimensioned for securement along an associated structural component having an associated planar surface, an associated first side surface and an associated second side surface that are disposed transverse to the associated planar surface, said gas spring assembly comprising:
a flexible wall that is formed from elastomeric material and that extends circumferentially about a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end that is spaced longitudinally from said first end, said flexible wall at least partially defining a spring chamber; a first end member operatively connected across said first end of said flexible wall; and, a second end member operatively connected across said second end of said flexible wall, said second end member including a base wall disposed transverse to said longitudinal axis and a bracket wall extending longitudinally-outwardly from said base wall in a direction opposite said flexible wall, said base wall including an outer periphery, said bracket wall oriented in approximate alignment with said longitudinal axis and in laterally offset relation thereto such that a first portion of said outer periphery is disposed along one side of said bracket wall and a second portion of said outer periphery is disposed along an opposing side of said bracket wall, said base wall and said bracket wall at least partially defining a channel dimensioned to receive the associated structural component such that said second end member can be supported on the associated structural component with said second portion of said outer periphery of said base wall cantilevered in longitudinally spaced-apart relation over the associated planar surface of the associated structural component and such that a gap can be formed between said base wall and the associated planar surface.