Mounting bracket assembly for vehicle suspension component as well as suspension assembly, kit and method including same

US8950765B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8950765-B2
Application numberUS-201113990763-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 30, 2011
Priority dateNov 30, 2010
Publication dateFeb 10, 2015
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015

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Abstract

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A mounting bracket assembly, such as for securing a suspension component to a receiving element of sprung or unsprung mass of a vehicle, can include an internal mounting element. An external mounting element can be secured to the receiving element using a securement element. A suspension assembly for a vehicle and a method of assembly including such a mounting bracket assembly are also included. A mounting bracket kit is also included.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A suspension assembly operatively disposed between associated sprung and unsprung masses of an associated vehicle, said suspension assembly comprising: a receiving element operatively connected to one of the associated sprung and unsprung masses, said receiving element having a longitudinal axis and including an end wall disposed in transverse relation to said axis, a side wall extending axially from along said end wall toward an open end such that a r…

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What does patent US8950765B2 cover?
A mounting bracket assembly, such as for securing a suspension component to a receiving element of sprung or unsprung mass of a vehicle, can include an internal mounting element. An external mounting element can be secured to the receiving element using a securement element. A suspension assembly for a vehicle and a method of assembly including such a mounting bracket assembly are also included…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Munchel Brad W, Bounds Joseph A, Firestone Ind Products Co Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B60G11/27. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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