Patent ID: 7066309
Filing Date: 2006-06-27
Classification: B60G,F16F

Abstract:
1. A suspension support device for integrating between firstly an assembly comprising a suspension spring and a shock absorber, and secondly a body of a motor vehicle, the device comprising: an inner strength member comprising a support base and an annular side wall surrounding the support base, said strength member being adapted to be fixed to a top portion of the shock absorber; an outer strength member suitable for being fixed to the vehicle body, having at least one side wall surrounding the side wall of the inner strength member, at least in part, said outer strength member being adapted to serve as a support for the suspension spring and including a bottom portion disposed beneath the support base of the inner strength member, extending substantially parallel to said support base, and presenting a central passage for passing said top portion of the shock absorber; and an elastomer body including a load-carrying portion, said load-carrying portion interconnecting the inner and outer strength members; wherein the side wall of the outer strength member includes at least one window formed through an aperture in said outer strength member, said window being disposed at an intermediate level between the support base of the inner strength member and the bottom portion of the outer strength member, the device including a cavity under the load-carrying portion of the elastomer body.