Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Jack R Kries

Ronald Alan Beer

James Paul Hamberg

James D Bolden

Fredrick C Miller

Eric O Alder

A powertrain mount comprises an upper orifice plate, a lower orifice plate, and a generally planar diaphragm having an enlarged central node. The central node is in constant contact with the upper orifice plate and in contact with the lower orifice plate. A periphery of the diaphragm is free to move between the upper orifice plate and the lower orifice plate.

Hydraulic engine mount with center-clamped decoupler

The invention provides a method of forming a molded powertrain mount assembly. A metal insert is provided, the metal insert including an engine interface portion and a molded base interface portion. At least one seal member is positioned onto the engine interface portion of the metal insert. The metal insert with seal member is placed into a mold, and the mold is closed. Base material is introduced into the mold. The base material is restricted from flowing onto the engine interface portion of the metal insert using the seal member.

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Lebanon, OH, United States of America

Jack R Kries