Patents Assigned to Mascotech Tublular Products, Inc.
  • Process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components for vehicles
    Patent number: 5673929
    Abstract: A process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components of a vehicle which results in substantial weight reductions while maintaining strength and integrity of the assembly. The process forms a hydroformed tubular trailing arm having a curved configuration to comply with the design requirements of the suspension. The trailing arm has a spring seat base hydroformed therein, an extruded shock mount and bushing mount formed as integral components. A mounting plate is attached to the trailing arm for attaching the vehicle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Mascotech Tublular Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Clark Alatalo