Edward L. Harrod - Troy MI Wayne V. Fannin - Xenia OH James M. Pees - Dayton OH
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F16F 904
US Classification:
267 6424
Abstract:
Rolling lobe air suspension strut having a specialized compliant cover plate assembly that forms the upper end of the air spring and which provides for absorption of jounce energy. This cover plate assembly provides optimization of isolation characteristics through split paths carried into the body through the isolation cushion in the mount assembly and the isolator portion of the compliant cover plate provided by the elastomer jounce bumper.