Patent ID: 6224047
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: B61F,F16F

Abstract:
An elastomeric bearing, comprising:a) a rigid first member having a first surface;b) a rigid second member having a second surface, said first surface and said second surface defining a mold cavity therebetween, a plurality of recesses spaced apart from one another being formed in said second surface and communicating with said mold cavity; andc) an elastomeric member interposed between said first and second members, said elastomeric member secured to each of said first surface and said second surface and including:i) a working section disposed in said mold cavity, said working section operating as a spring to resist relative movement of said first and second members;ii) a non-working section integrally formed with said working section and disposed in said recess; andiii) a sprue location site defined at said non-working section.