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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2011
Christopher Kudla, Delaware, OH (US);
Naoki Munekata, Dublin, OH (US);
Christopher Kudla, Delaware, OH (US);
Naoki Munekata, Dublin, OH (US);
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An integrated vehicular suspension and differential mounting structure includes a metal base frame which supports a differential support member having a body formed of a resin or composite material. The differential support member further includes integrated annular collars having a central portion formed of a metal and a peripheral portion formed of resin or rubber. The peripheral portion of the collars are integrated with the resin or composite body of the differential support member. The base frame may further include a bracket for supporting the differential support member and a bracket for mounting an associated suspension system. The bracket for supporting the differential support member may be integrally formed with the bracket for mounting the associated suspension system.