Abstract: A bushing, for use with a control arm, has first and second mating segments that can be mated and assembled to form a central portion to be received within a circular opening in the control arm and the central portion has an outer diameter corresponding to the diameter of the circular opening. Each segment includes a cap or head portion having a diameter dimensioned to abut against one of the surfaces of the control arm and has a central bore. A bushing sleeve has a length equal to a axial length of the assembled bushing and an outer diameter incrementally greater than the diameter of the central bore so that the sleeve can be press fit within the bore to immobilize the segments when they are in contact with the control arm and become resistant to separation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 30, 2019
Date of Patent:
August 29, 2023
Assignee:
RESEARCH & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Inventors:
John P. Musci, Carlos Guerreiro, Joe Berta, Alan Lambert
Abstract: A bushing, for use with a control arm, has first and second mating segments that can be mated and assembled to form a central portion to be received within a circular opening in the control arm and the central portion has an outer diameter corresponding to the diameter of the circular opening. Each segment includes a cap or head portion having a diameter dimensioned to abut against one of the surfaces of the control arm and has a central bore. A bushing sleeve has a length equal to a axial length of the assembled bushing and an outer diameter incrementally greater than the diameter of the central bore so that the sleeve can be press fit within the bore to immobilize the segments when they are in contact with the control arm and become resistant to separation.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 30, 2019
Publication date:
October 31, 2019
Applicant:
RESEARCH & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Inventors:
JOHN MUSCI, CARLOS GUERREIRO, JOE BERTA, ALAN LAMBERT
Abstract: An elastomeric sway bar bushing provides an improved and secure fit between a retention bracket and a motor vehicle sway bar under extreme temperature and mechanical conditions. Tab sections, ring sections, and a convex stability ridge extend from the bushing and firmly lock the bushing to both the retention bracket and the sway bar while maintaining ease of assembly, minimizing debris buildup, resisting thermal degradation. The ring sections serve an additional sacrificial function and maintain surface contact with the sway bar beyond the limits of the retention bracket.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 18, 2003
Date of Patent:
December 6, 2005
Assignee:
Research and Manufacturing Corporation of America