Patent ID: 7063342
Filing Date: 2006-06-20
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A structure for use in attaching a suspension arm to a frame bracket, in which a cylindrical hole is bored in one end of the suspension arm, and a bearing is inserted into the cylindrical hole; a pair of spacer collars is inserted into the ends of said cylindrical hole for regulating movement of the bearing; a sealing member is interposed between the spacer collars and the cylindrical hole; and one end of said suspension arm is installed to the frame bracket by means of a bolt inserted through said bearing and said pair of spacer collars, characterized in that each of said spacer collars includes: a substantially cylindrical tube portion for receiving said bolt therethrough, and an integral flange attached to an end of the cylindrical tube portion and extending outwardly therefrom; wherein in an installed configuration of said structure, said integral flange is disposed between said suspension arm and said frame bracket, said integral flange having a larger outer diameter than an inner diameter of said cylindrical hole, and wherein this integral flange substantially covers said cylindrical hole.