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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2020
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2018
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Dustin M. Schroeder, Raymond, OH (US);
Shane R. Smith, Zanesfield, OH (US);
Scott D. Batdorf, Raymond, OH (US);
HONDA MOTOR CO, LTD., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A shielding element for protecting at least one suspension and/or driveline component. The shielding element is connected to a suspension component. The suspension component extends in a first axial direction and includes a mounting portion at one end for mounting the suspension component to a vehicle. The suspension component further includes a second end for mounting the suspension component to a knuckle. The second mounting portion is capable of receiving a suspension mounting component, which may be or include a ball joint. The shielding element is located near the second mounting portion. The shielding element extends from a surface of the suspension component in a second direction different from the first direction. The portion of the protection element that extends in the second direction may protect at least one of the mounting point, the suspension mounting component, and the driveline component from contact with debris.