Patent ID: 9079467
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: B23P,B60B,B60G,B60Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A crossbrace-to-beam connection for an axle/suspension system comprising: a) a crossbrace formed with at least one depression; and b) a sleeve formed with at least one depression having a continuous boundary, said at least one sleeve depression being formed in an exterior surface of the sleeve, said sleeve being disposed at least partially about said crossbrace, the at least one sleeve depression matingly engaging said at least one crossbrace depression to form a mated pair of depressions for securing the sleeve to the crossbrace, wherein said sleeve is plastically deformed and said crossbrace is elastically deformed when the sleeve is matingly secured to the crossbrace, said sleeve being immovably mounted to said axle/suspension system.