Patent ID: 6425595
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
A device for reducing splay of leaves in an auxiliary automotive vehicle leaf spring assembly comprising:a) a first generally planar portion adapted for engaging, at an intermediate location along the length of an auxiliary leaf spring having a free end, a bottom surface of said leaf spring, said first generally planar portion having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second free end; b) a second portion extending upwardly from said first generally planar portion for receiving and substantially surrounding all of a plurality of resilient stacked leaf members in said auxiliary leaf spring, said second portion having opposing spaced apart tabs, located adjacent only said first end of said first generally planar portion, for engaging and clasping a top surface of said auxiliary leaf spring, while maintaining said second free end of said first generally planar portion adjacent said bottom surface of said leaf spring; and c) a flange disposed on an end of at least said first portion wherein said flange projects at least downwardly from said first end of said first portion.