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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 27, 2025
Filed:
May. 31, 2024
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Shane Edward Foley, Milford, MI (US);
Steven Scott Allen, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A tension leaf assembly includes an S-shaped leaf member, an auxiliary spring, and a coupling assembly. The leaf member includes a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal center disposed between the first and second ends, and also includes a suspension portion extending from the first end past the longitudinal center and a bend portion extending from the suspension portion to the second end. The auxiliary spring is operably coupled to the leaf member at the longitudinal center and extends in a direction parallel to the leaf member. The auxiliary spring includes first and second free ends facing away from the suspension and bend portions, respectively. The coupling assembly operably couples the leaf member to the auxiliary spring at the longitudinal center, and includes a positioner disposed between the auxiliary spring and the leaf member and a holding bracket to engage a wheel axle of the vehicle.