Process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components for vehicles
CA 2173076 C · Owner: Mascotech Tubular Products, Inc. · Inventors: Alatalo, Clark
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A process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components of a vehicle which results in substantial weight reductions while maintaining strength and integrity of the assembly. The process forms a hydroformed tubular trailing arm having a curved configuration to comply with the design requirements of the suspension. The trailing arm has a spring seat base hydroformed therein, an extruded shock mount and bushing mount formed as integral components. A mounting plate is attached to the trailing arm for attaching the vehicle wheel.
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- Filed March 29, 1996 and granted November 21, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 29, 2016.
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