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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2013
Sylvain Bussit, Monnaie, FR;
Christophe Houdayer, Semblancay, FR;
Bruno Montboeuf, Cerelles, FR;
Adrien Nerriere, Amiens, FR;
Jean-marc Soudee, Tours, FR;
Desire Vidot, Ballan-Miré, FR;
Sylvain Bussit, Monnaie, FR;
Christophe Houdayer, Semblancay, FR;
Bruno Montboeuf, Cerelles, FR;
Adrien Nerriere, Amiens, FR;
Jean-Marc Soudee, Tours, FR;
Desire Vidot, Ballan-Miré, FR;
AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, Gothenburg, SE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a suspension bearing device, comprising a rolling bearing forming an axial stop along a main axis and at least one seal adapted for protecting the rolling bearing from ingress of water or of polluting particles. The device is characterized in that it also comprises a bottom cup and a top cup made of plastic, in contact with the rolling bearing, the bottom cup forming a bearing means for a suspension spring, and in that the or each seal is made of thermoplastic overmolded onto a first element between the cups and comprises a base of substantially annular shape from which extends at least one sealing lip in contact with the second element between the cups. The invention also relates to a strut of a motor vehicle, comprising a damper and a suspension bearing device as mentioned above.