Patent ID: 6299150
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: F16F

Abstract:
A spring element comprising a spring member of a generally elliptical shape that is defined by a relatively short axis and a relatively longer axis, a first mounting pin that extends in a normal direction through a first relatively short, straight segment of said elliptically-shaped spring member so that said first mounting pin is substantially aligned with the shorter of the two axis of said elliptically-shaped spring member and extends both inwardly and outwardly of said elliptically-shaped spring member, and a second mounting pin that extends in a normal direction through a second relatively short, straight segment that is parallel to said first relatively short, straight segment of said elliptically-shaped spring member so that said second mounting pin is substantially aligned with said first mounting pin and the shorter of the two axis of said elliptically-shaped spring element and extends both outwardly and inwardly of said elliptically-shaped spring member said spring element comprising first block that surrounds said first mounting pin and a portion of said spring member adjacent said first mounting pin so as to receive the extending ends of said first mounting pin therein in both the inward and outward directions of said elliptically-shaped spring member, and a second block that surrounds said second mounting pin so as to receive the extending ends of said second mounting pin therein in both the inward and outward directions of said elliptically-shaped spring member.