Impact reinforced composite spring seat for a shock absorber
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Dec 26, 2017
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Jan 26, 2016
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Nov 4, 2014
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Abstract
A strut assembly including a spring to help absorb impacts and a shock absorber to help control motion of the spring is disclosed. The shock absorber includes a base assembly and is mounted between a top mount assembly and a knuckle. The top mount assembly mounts to the body of the vehicle and helps support the spring. An upper spring seat is adjacent the top mount assembly and receives one end of the spring. A lower spring seat formed of a composite material is supported by the base assembly and is adapted to support another end of the spring. The lower spring seat includes at least one reinforcing element having a plurality of reinforcing cords disposed between an upper surface and a lower surface for improving impact resistance thereof.
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- 2016 Application Filing Year
- B60G Class
- 610 Applications Filed
- 463 Patents Issued To-Date
- 75.91 % Issued To-Date
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- 1 Citation Count
- B60G Class
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