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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2016
Filed:
May. 29, 2015
Hendrickson Usa, L.l.c., Itasca, IL (US);
Michael P. Bloink, Romeoville, IL (US);
Damon E. Dilworth, Channahon, IL (US);
Paul D. Elwood, Plainfield, IL (US);
Hendrickson USA, L.L.C., Itasca, IL (US);
Abstract
A spring seat is provided for incorporation into a vehicle suspension system having an axle and a leaf spring. The spring seat includes a seat portion and a spring mounting portion associated with an upper end of the seat portion. The spring mounting portion is configured to accommodate a portion of the leaf spring and includes an upper surface. The upper surface defines a plurality of bores, with at least one of the bores being internally threaded and receiving at least a portion of an externally threaded mechanical fastener. Alternatively (or additionally), the axle may include a body, with at least one of the bores of the spring mounting portion of the spring seat being at least partially positioned directly above the body of the axle.