Patent ID: 7252298
Filing Date: 2007-08-07
Classification: B60G,F16F

Abstract:
1. A pivot bearing comprising: the pivot bearing being attachable to a support member by a housing; a resilient substantially cylindrical bush of a first material said housing, said resilient substantially cylindrical bush having opposing ends and including first portions having voids and second portions, wherein said voids each comprise two similar, directly opposed void portions which extend towards one another from said opposing ends and are separated by a solid web, wherein said solid web is made of the first material of said resilient substantially cylindrical bush; a rigid axial sleeve having opposing sides secured in said resilient substantially cylindrical bush, and said voids are disposed above and below said rigid axial sleeve when the pivot bearing is fitted for use; and stiffening elements formed of a second material stiffer than said first material, wherein said stiffening elements each include a radially inward surface bonded to said resilient substantially cylindrical bush and said stiffening elements are in said second portions of said resilient substantially cylindrical bush and extend between said first portions at said opposing sides of said rigid axial sleeve.