Vehicle leaf spring with a longitudinal discontinuity for crack propagation

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PATENT NO 5244189
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07666962

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A vehicle suspension member such as a leaf spring (50) is provided comprising at least one composite leaf or plate (2) having a second layer (12) sandwiched within a first layer (10) in such a manner as to provide at least one discontinuity therein effective to divert crack propagation in a direction generally parallel to a longitudinal axis ('L/A') extending between opposite ends of plate (2).

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  • OXFORD SUSPENSION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pierman, Richard F Northville, MI 7 113

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