A LEAF SPRING BRACKET
DRIVE
November 6, 2024
The invention relates to a first leaf spring bracket (1) having a longitudinal axis (X) and a transverse axis (Y) which is configured to be secured to a vehicle frame and which receives a rear end portion (42) of a leaf spring (1) so as to allow said leaf spring rear end portion (42) to slide longitudinally relative to the first leaf spring bracket (1), characterized in that said first leaf spring bracket (1) comprises:- an insert (2) comprising an insert pad (21) extending transversally and two perpendicular arms (22), said insert comprising a bottom surface (23) and a top surface (24) and being made of austempered ductile iron,- a bracket (3) comprising a bracket pad (31) extending transversally and two perpendicular arms (32), said bracket (3) comprising a bottom surface (33) and a top surface (34), the bottom surface (33) of the bracket pad (31) being configured to receive the top surface (24) of the insert (2), the bracket (3) being made of spheroidal graphite cast iron.
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