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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 1989
Filed:
May. 12, 1987
Applicant:
Inventors:
Alan J Preslicka, Naperville, IL (US);
Guillermo Martinez, Jr, Lambertville, MI (US);
James Sommerio, Carol Stream, IL (US);
Assignee:
Maremont Corporation, Carol Stream, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
280668 ; 280670 ;
Abstract
An improved MacPherson strut is disclosed having a guard flange disposed to shield an automobile wheel from contact with a fractured portion of the strut's spring. The flange is configured as an arcuate surface extending from the spring seat to a position between the spring and wheel. The strut also includes a bracket supporting the flange and attaching the flange to the strut body. The bracket is generally planer, and extends radially from the strut body.