{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "A suspension assembly (10) is provided that includes a strut (14) connected between a lower control arm (18) and a portion of the vehicle frame or body (12). This strut includes a hydraulic cylinder (24) and rod (28) disposed therein. A first spring seat (30) is arranged on the hydraulic cylinder…",
  "path": "/patents/1084324",
  "publishedAt": "2004-09-01T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60G15/063",
    "ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY LLC [US]"
  ],
  "textContent": "A suspension assembly (10) is provided that includes a strut (14) connected between a lower control arm (18) and a portion of the vehicle frame or body (12). This strut includes a hydraulic cylinder (24) and rod (28) disposed therein. A first spring seat (30) is arranged on the hydraulic cylinder, and a second spring seat (32) is arranged on the rod spaced from the other spring seat. A spring (38) is arranged between the spring seats to provide a desired suspension load characteristic. At least one of the spring seats extends circumferentially about its connection to either the rod or hydraulic cylinder less than 360 DEG . Since the spring engages the spring seat less than 360 DEG , a non-uniform force (F3) is produced that generates a moment (M2) in a direction opposite the moment (M1) created by the suspension geometry. In this manner, the friction force at the bearing surface is minimized or eliminated.",
  "title": "Suspension assembly"
}