Patents Examined by Deron Kramer
  • Vehicle suspension monotube strut base cup assembly
    Patent number: 6454060
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension damper assembly is provided which includes a cup member with a threaded opening formed therein. A piston rod includes a threaded portion, which is engaged in the threaded opening. An electrical connector including a terminal portion is received in an opening formed in the piston rod. The threaded engagement between the piston rod and the cup member is a predetermined length that reduces deflection of the cup member to reduce transfer of load to the terminal portion of the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: ILya Lisenker, Patrick N. Hopkins