Abstract: An automotive transmission mount comprises a top bracket, a bottom bracket and a polyurethane material overmolding to top and bottom brackets. The top bracket is attachable to a tail shaft of a transmission housing. The bottom bracket is attachable to a cross member of a vehicle frame. The polyurethane material includes a lateral relief hole extending therethrough and being oriented parallel to the top bracket. The lateral relief hole is adapted to deform during compression of the resilient material as a result of relative movement of the top bracket toward the bottom bracket to prevent shearing of the polyurethane. The top bracket and bottom brackets are also interlocked to one another to prevent their separation.

Abstract: An automotive transmission mount comprises a top bracket, a bottom bracket and a polyurethane material overmolding to top and bottom brackets. The top bracket is attachable to a tail shaft of a transmission housing. The bottom bracket is attachable to a cross member of a vehicle frame. The polyurethane material includes a lateral relief hole extending therethrough and being oriented parallel to the top bracket. The lateral relief hole is adapted to deform during compression of the resilient material as a result of relative movement of the top bracket toward the bottom bracket to prevent shearing of the polyurethane. The top bracket and bottom brackets are also interlocked to one another to prevent their separation.

Abstract: A bushing for a control arm comprises a cylindrical body portion defining a body portion axis and having a bore extending therethrough and defining a bore axis. The bushing further includes a laterally extending flange disposed about a periphery of opposing ends of the body portion. The bushing further includes a pair of cylindrical bosses protruding axially outwardly beyond the flanges. An annular recess is formed on each end of the body portion and is collectively defined by the body portion and the boss at each end. The annular recess is sized and configured to allow angular movement of the bore axis relative to a body portion axis.

Abstract: An automotive transmission mount comprises a top bracket, a bottom bracket and a polyurethane material overmolding to top and bottom brackets. The top bracket is attachable to a tail shaft of a transmission housing. The bottom bracket is attachable to a cross member of a vehicle frame. The polyurethane material includes a lateral relief hole extending therethrough and being oriented parallel to the top bracket. The lateral relief hole is adapted to deform during compression of the resilient material as a result of relative movement of the top bracket toward the bottom bracket to prevent shearing of the polyurethane. The top bracket and bottom brackets are also interlocked to one another to prevent their separation.

Abstract: A bushing for a control arm comprises a cylindrical body portion defining a body portion axis and having a bore extending therethrough and defining a bore axis. The bushing further includes a laterally extending flange disposed about a periphery of opposing ends of the body portion. The bushing further includes a pair of cylindrical bosses protruding axially outwardly beyond the flanges. An annular recess is formed on each end of the body portion and is collectively defined by the body portion and the boss at each end. The annular recess is sized and configured to allow angular movement of the bore axis relative to a body portion axis.

Abstract: A motor mount insert for retrofit application to a motor mount. The motor mount is attachable to an engine bracket having a pair of apertures disposed therein, and includes a backing plate and a shell which, when attached to each other, collectively define a cavity having a maximum cavity width and a maximum cavity height. The motor mount insert is positionable between the shell and the backing plate, and comprises a base plate defining a first end having a first pair of tab portions extending therefrom in spaced relation to each other and a second end having a second pair of tab portions extending therefrom in spaced relation to each other. The base plate further defines an elongate bore which extends therethrough. In addition to the base plate, the motor mount insert comprises a resilient material which is molded about the base plate in a manner wherein the first and second pairs of tab portions protrude therefrom.

Abstract: A one-piece bushing for placement within a sleeve of a securement bracket and for surrounding a portion of a structure to be retained within the sleeve of the bracket. The bushing has a generally central longitudinal opening complimentary in shape to a cross-sectional profile of a portion of the structure to be situated in the opening and an outside wall complimentary in shape to an inner wall of the sleeve of the bracket. The bushing is formed of a resiliently deformable material that is preferably substantially inert. Of particular applicability is a bushing for a torque arm stabilizer assembly of a vehicle transmission housing in which the bushing has a generally central longitudinal opening complimentary in shape to a cross-sectional profile of a portion of a torque arm to be situated in the opening.

Abstract: An automotive transmission mount comprising a top plate which is configured for attachment to a transmission housing and defines top and bottom surfaces. Interlocked to the top plate is a bottom plate which is configured for attachment to a vehicle frame. Disposed between the top and bottom plates is a resilient material which includes an upper section positioned between the top and bottom surfaces of the top plate. The transmission mount further comprises a compression plate which is configured to be positioned between the top plate and the transmission housing. The compression plate is used to compress the upper section of the resilient material so as to apply a pre-load to the bottom plate when the transmission mount is attached to the transmission housing.

Abstract: An automotive transmission mount comprising a top plate which is configured for attachment to a transmission housing and defines top and bottom surfaces. Interlocked to the top plate is a bottom plate which is configured for attachment to a vehicle frame. Disposed between the top and bottom plates is a resilient material such as polyurethane which includes an upwardly extending portion protruding beyond the top surface of the top plate. The upwardly extending portion is adapted to be compressed so as to apply a preload to the bottom plate.

Abstract: An automotive transmission mount has a top plate configured for attachment to a transmission housing, the top plate having a downwardly bent portion, the downwardly bent portion having a window formed therein; and also has a bottom plate configured for attachment to the cross-arm of a vehicle frame. The bottom plate has an upwardly extending portion having a flange formed thereon, the upwardly extending portion being received within the window of the downwardly bent portion such that the flange is captured by the downwardly bent portion. The top plate and the bottom plate thus interlock such that in the event of failure, the top plate and the bottom plate do not separate from one another. Polyurethane is molded intermediate the top plate and the bottom plate. An optional cover plate applies a preload to the polyurethane. The preload mitigates the need for adhesive bonding of the polyurethane to the top and bottom plates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved walking beam assembly for use in the rear suspension of a heavy-duty vehicle. The walking beam assembly is constructed in a manner wherein the bushing segments incorporated therein may be easily removed and replaced. Such ease of replacement is facilitated by the polyurethane construction of the bushing segments. When inserted into the vehicle suspension, the walking beam incorporating the bushing segments is prevented from moving laterally relative the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A seal for use in fluid couplings, such as those utilized in compressed air braking systems for tractor trailers and the like, has a lower portion, an intermediate portion, and an upper portion. The outer diameter of the intermediate portion is less then the outer diameters of the lower and upper portions and the outer diameter of the upper portion is less then the outer diameter of the lower portion. A bore extends through the lower, intermediate, and upper portions for providing fluid communication through the seal. The outer diameter of the upper portion and the upper surface of the upper portion at the bore are formed to have bevels such that the propensity for swaging or folding over of the upper surface during the coupling process is reduced. The seal is molded of polyurethane and color coded to mitigate the potential for cross connecting of the normal and emergency compressed air lines of a truck's braking system.