发明名称 |
Bushing retainer for stabilizer bar |
摘要 |
A suspension assembly is provided for use in stabilizing a vehicle during turning maneuvers. The suspension assembly includes a frame and the stabilizer bar secured to the frame by a bracket. A bushing having a hole along an axis receives the stabilizer bar. The bushing has a first portion disposed between the bracket and the stabilizer bar with the stabilizer bar supported by the first portion in a slip-fit relationship. A second portion extends from the first portion along the axis with a tether portion connecting the first and second portions. A notch is arranged adjacent to the tether portion and separates the first and second portions. Preferably, the notch and tether portion provide a frangible connection between the first and second portions. A clamp is supported on the second portion to secure the second portion to the stabilizer bar thereby preventing relative rotation between the second portion and the stabilizer bar. In this manner, the stabilizer bar is prevented from moving laterally relative to the frame. The bushing is preferably installed onto the stabilizer bar as a unit. The stabilizer bar is secured to the frame with the bracket arranged over the first portion of the bushing assembly.
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申请公布号 |
US6557874(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2003.05.06 |
申请号 |
US20010846079 |
申请日期 |
2001.05.01 |
申请人 |
MERITOR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS COMPANY |
发明人 |
FADER JOSEPH A. |
分类号 |
B60G21/055;F16F1/38;(IPC1-7):B60G21/055 |
主分类号 |
B60G21/055 |
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