Bushing

US8967598B2 · US · B2

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-8967598-B2
Application numberUS-73881708-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 10, 2008
Priority dateOct 19, 2007
Publication dateMar 3, 2015
Grant dateMar 3, 2015

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A bushing suitable for use as a vehicle suspension mount comprises a hydraulic component in series with an outer rubber bushing. The series combination provides good absorption of shock loads without exceeding suspension system packaging constraints.

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What is claimed is: 1. A bushing comprising: an elastomeric portion comprising an outer elastomeric material with an outer perimeter of the outer elastomeric material supported by an outer cylinder and an inner perimeter of the outer elastomeric material supported by an inner cylinder, wherein the outer elastomeric material fills a space between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder; a hydraulic portion comprising an inner elastomeric material with an outer perimeter of the…

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  • Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

  • F16F3/0873Primary

    Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

  • F16F1/387Primary

    Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

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What does patent US8967598B2 cover?
A bushing suitable for use as a vehicle suspension mount comprises a hydraulic component in series with an outer rubber bushing. The series combination provides good absorption of shock loads without exceeding suspension system packaging constraints.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Whear Frank Roland, Boon David, Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification F16F3/0873. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 03 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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