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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 05, 2003
David K. Platner, Shelby, MI (US);
Ramin Rezakhanlou, Murcia, ES;
James Trotter, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
David K. Platner, Shelby, MI (US);
Ramin Rezakhanlou, Murcia, ES;
James Trotter, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
ArvinMeritor Technology LLC, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A suspension system includes a composite leaf spring having an arcuate segment that is located between a retaining pin and a bumper. The retaining pin includes a shank surrounded by a resilient tube. The bumper is located adjacent a rear wall of the bracket opposite the retaining pin. The bumper includes an arcuate face to engage the outer arc of the arcuate segment while the pin is at least partially surrounded by the arcuate segment. The end of the composite leaf spring is thereby securely yet resiliently retained within the front leaf spring attachment system without penetrating fasteners.