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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2007
Tomaz Dopico Varela, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Xinyu Wen, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Thilagan Abraham, Tamil Nadu, IN;
Ragnar H. Ledesma, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Tomaz Dopico Varela, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Xinyu Wen, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Thilagan Abraham, Tamil Nadu, IN;
Ragnar H. Ledesma, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
At least one end of a longitudinally extending control link arm includes a laterally extending tubular portion that receives a bushing assembly. The tubular portion is used to pivotally secure an end of the control link arm to a vehicle structure or axle component. The bushing assembly is positioned within the tubular portion such that radial stiffness is distributed away from a center of the tubular portion. This configuration provides a high conical rate and provides auxiliary roll stiffness such that a sway bar is not required.