US3811664A
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Vehicle suspension units
Assignee: Girling Ltd
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Filing: 1971-10-29
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1991-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle suspension unit comprises a housing tube with an increased diameter lower end portion which can be releasably secured in a corresponding recess in a stub axle. The increased diameter portion provides a shoulder which, in use is abutted by an annular retaining member which surrounds, the housing tube to retain the increased diameter portion within the socket.
Inventors
- 👤 R Spinks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G15/00; B60G15/02; B60G15/06; B60G15/07; B60G13/00; B60G13/001; B60G13/005; B60G13/006; F; F16; F16F; F16F9/00; F16F9/32; F16F9/54; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/10; B60G2204/12; B60G2204/129; B60G2204/40; B60G2204/43; B60G2204/4304
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A vehicle suspension unit for attachment to a stub axle having a socket for receiving said unit, said unit comprising a housing tube having an increased diameter lower end portion, a shoulder provided by said lower end portion, and an annular retaining means surrounding said housing tube and which, in use, releasably secures said lower end portion in said socket and abuts said shoulder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A vehicle suspension unit for attachment to a stub axle having a socket for receiving said unit, said unit comprising a housing tube having an increased diameter lower end portion, a shoulder provided by said lower end portion, and an annular retaining means surrounding said housing tube and which, in use, releasably secures said lower end portion in said socket and abuts said shoulder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A vehicle suspension unit is defined in claim 1, wherein a collar or cap or the like is attached to said housing tube to form said increased diameter lower end portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A vehicle suspension unit as defined in claim 1 and including an inner tube within said housing tube, and a reservoir chamber therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
A vehicle suspension unit comprising a housing tube having an increased diameter lower end portion, a shoulder provided by said lower end portion, a stub axle, a socket in said stub axle to receive said lower end portion, and an annular retaining means surrounding said housing tube and releasably securing said lower end portion in said socket, said retaining means being connected to said stub axle and abutting said shoulder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
A vehicle suspension unit comprising a housing tube having an increased diameter lower end portion, a shoulder provided by said lower end portion, a stub axle, a socket in said stub axle to receive said lower end portion, and an annular retaining means surrounding said housing tube and releasably securing said lower end portion in said socket, said retaining means being connected to said stub axle and abutting said shoulder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A vehicle suspension unit as defined in claim 4, wherein a collar or cup or the like is attached to said housing tube to form said increased diameter lower end portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle suspension unit as defined in claim 4 and including an inner tube within said housing tube and a chamber therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A vehicle suspension unit as defined in claim 4, wherein said retaining means is in the form of an annular nut in screw threaded engagement in said socket.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |