Patent ID: 6669393
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: B60G,F02C,F05B,F05D,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A connector assembly, said connector assembly comprising:a link connector comprising a first end comprising an elastomer portion and an opening extending therethrough, said opening defined by said elastomer portion; a clevis comprising a first arm, a second arm, and an opening extending therethrough; a fastener configured to extend through said clevis opening and said link connector elastomer opening to couple said link connector to said clevis such that said link connector is between said clevis arms; and a support washer comprising an opening extending therethrough, said washer extending circumferentially around said fastener between said link connector and at least one of said clevis arms; at least a portion of said connector assembly configured to shear when subjected to a predetermined load such that loading induced to said connector assembly is transmitted through said elastomer portion.