Serration embedment in coupling assembly of a bushing of an automotive suspension link

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12233681
APP PUB NO 20240351387A1
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18138243

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A vehicle suspension link may include a bushing, a knuckle, a link arm operably coupled to the knuckle via the bushing at a ring formed at one end of the link arm, and a coupling assembly comprising a first bushing ferrule on a first axial end of the bushing and a second bushing ferrule on a second axial end of the bushing. Each of the first and second bushing ferrules may include a serrated face disposed to face away from the bushing, the serrated face comprising serrations for embedding into adjacent components.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jargowsky, Peter Joseph Canton, US 4 1
Warr, Grant Bloomfield Hills, US 4 1

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