DE102019133176B4 - Arrangement of a damping element on an axle bearing and method for producing such an arrangement - Google Patents

Abstract

Arrangement (1) of a damping element (20) on an axle bearing (10) of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, the axle bearing (10) comprising a pivoted link element (12) in the assembled state, the damping element (20) in the assembled state having a primary section (21) in a first attachment area (41) on a support structure (14) of the vehicle and with a secondary section (22) in a second attachment area (42) on the link element (12), the primary section (21) and /or the secondary section (22) of the damping element (20) in the assembled state is arranged eccentrically with respect to a center (M) of the link element (12) and/or the support structure (14) that is fixed in relation to the transverse direction (Q), wherein a connection device ( 30) for connecting the primary section (21) to the first attachment area (41) or for connecting the secondary section (22) to the second attachment area (42), the attachment device (30) having a first connection area (31) for arranging the primary section (21) or a second connection area (32) for arranging the secondary section (22), the connection device (30) being designed in such a way that at least during assembly there is a distance measured in the transverse direction (Q) between the center (M) of the The carrier structure (14) and the first connection area (31) or the center (M) of the link element (12) and the second connection area (32) can be changed, with a supporting edge (24) being provided which is radially separated from the connection device (30 ) protruding edge is formed and which rests against the link element (12) in the assembled state, the supporting edge (24) being adapted to a tapering course of the link element (12), the supporting edge (24) being inclined relative to a plane which is parallel to the Center (M) of the link element (12) runs, is inclined.

Description

The present invention relates to an arrangement of a damping element on an axle bearing, a connection device for such an arrangement and a method for producing such an arrangement.

Dampened axle bearings are well known from the prior art. Essential components of a damped axle bearing for commercial vehicles are, in particular, a link element that is pivotably mounted on a support structure, in particular on a support bracket of the vehicle or commercial vehicle. Typically, a first end of the link element is pivotably mounted on the support bracket and a second end, preferably a free second end, is connected to the body of the vehicle via an air spring. This makes it possible to mount an axle that passes through the link element in a damped manner on the vehicle frame.

However, it has been found that in some situations it is advantageous to replace the air spring system, with which the link element is connected to the underside of the body of the commercial vehicle, with a damping element that protrudes laterally in relation to the axle arrangement or the axle bearing. For example, the damping element is a shock absorber that consists of two components that can be moved telescopically into one another. For example, a corresponding attachment of a damping element to an axle bearing from the publication DE 10 2007 014 124 B4 known.

The DE 10 2007 014 124 B4 , which is considered to be the closest prior art, relates to a shock absorber comprising a first and second section that can be moved relative to one another, each with a first and second fastening section, which are designed differently and are arranged differently in relation to the longitudinal side of the shock absorber, with the second fastening section for Shock absorber longitudinal axis is arranged eccentrically.

The DE 10 2012 106 152 A1 , DE 11 2008 000 406 T5 , DE 10 2005 038 274 B4 and US 2010/0 219 677 A1 relate to wheel suspension systems in which a link element is pivotally attached to the frame of a vehicle in a supporting manner via a shock absorber.

It is the object of the present invention to provide an arrangement for the damping element on the axle bearing, with which optimal conditions for an oscillating or dampened bearing of the axle on a vehicle, in particular on a commercial vehicle, can be set.

This object is achieved by an arrangement according to claim 1 and a connection device according to claim 7. Further advantages and properties of the invention result from the subclaims and the description and the attached figures

• - der Mitte der Trägerstruktur und dem ersten Anschlussbereich oder
• - der Mitte des Lenkerelements und dem zweiten Anschlussbereich veränderbar ist.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, an arrangement of a damping element on an axle bearing of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, is provided.
wherein the axle bearing in the assembled state comprises a pivoted link element,
wherein the damping element in the mounted state is articulated with a primary section in a first fastening area on a support structure of the vehicle and with a secondary section in a second fastening area on the link element,
wherein the primary section and/or the secondary section of the damping element in the installed state is arranged eccentrically with respect to a center of the link element and/or the support structure that is fixed in relation to the transverse direction,
wherein a connection device is provided for connecting the primary section to the first fastening area or for connecting the secondary section to the second fastening area,
wherein the connection device has a first connection area for arranging the primary section and a second connection area for arranging the secondary section,
wherein the connection device is designed such that at least during assembly, a dimensioned in the transverse direction distance between

• - the center of the support structure and the first connection area or
• - The middle of the link element and the second connection area can be changed.

Compared to the arrangements of the damping element known from the prior art, the arrangement according to the invention proves to be advantageous in particular because with the change in length or the displacement of the connection device in the transverse direction, it is possible to adjust the position of the first connection area or the second connection area as required. This allows the optimal setting of the damping point for the laterally attached damping element. For example, it can be advantageous if the damping element is inclined with respect to its longitudinal direction in relation to a plane which runs essentially vertically and centrally through the link element or the carrier structure, i. h obliquely to the center of the axle bearing ver runs. The optimal connection point or the optimal alignment of the damping element can be ensured by a corresponding displacement or alignment by means of the connection device. For this purpose, it is conceivable, for example, that the connection device is displaced during assembly until an optimal connection point, ie an optimal arrangement of the first connection area and the second connection area, is established. It is preferably provided that the axle bearing is free of an air spring or of an air spring system for the damping mounting of the link element relative to the vehicle body or the vehicle floor. In particular, it is provided that the connection takes place via the connection device if a change from a damping mounting by means of an air spring system to a damping mounting by means of a shock absorber, which is mounted laterally on the axle arrangement, is provided. For this purpose, in a preparatory step, bores or recesses are first made in the carrier structure or in the link element, which in particular allow a substantially horizontal displacement of the connection device. The corresponding connection devices are then inserted into these bores and positioned or shifted in such a way that the desired positions for the first connection area and the second connection area are set, in particular in relation to the center of the axle bearing or the link element and/or the support structure. The damping element is preferably connected to a commercial vehicle or commercial vehicle trailer. A commercial vehicle trailer or commercial vehicle within the meaning of the invention is in particular a trailer which has a permissible total mass of at least 7.51 t, preferably at least 10.1 t and particularly preferably at least 15.1 t.

• - ein erstes Teilelement und ein zweites Teilelement aufweist, die für eine Längenveränderung der Anbindungseinrichtung teleskopartig und/oder über ein Gewinde miteinander verbunden sind und/oder
• - derart dimensioniert ist, dass die durch das Lenkerelement und/oder die Trägerstruktur hindurchreichende Anbindungseinrichtung während der Montage verschiebbar lagerbar und/oder
• - Teil eines Satzes an eine Anbindungseinrichtung mit unterschiedlichen Längen ist.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the connection device

• - Has a first sub-element and a second sub-element, which are connected to one another telescopically and/or via a thread for changing the length of the connection device and/or
• - is dimensioned in such a way that the connection device, which extends through the link element and/or the support structure, can be slidably mounted and/or during assembly
• - is part of a set to a tether with different lengths.

This advantageously ensures that the connection device can change the distance between the center of the link element or the support structure and the first connection area or the second connection area in the transverse direction. In particular, it is provided that a sufficiently large dimensioning is provided, which ensures a simple displacement of the connection element or the connection device. Correspondingly, the longitudinal extent of the connection device is larger than would be sufficient for a simple connection of the damping element, in which case the damping element is offset in relation to the axle arrangement. Preferably, the connection device has a length that is greater than 15 centimeters when measured in the transverse direction in the assembled state. More preferably greater than 20 centimeters and most preferably greater than 30 centimeters. Viewed in the transverse direction, the connection device is preferably 1.0 to 4.5 times, preferably 1.2 to 3.5 times and particularly preferably 1.3 and 1.8 times as long as the dimension of the link element and/or the extension in the transverse direction supporting structure. In particular, via two sections connected to one another via a thread, it is possible to adjust the length of the connection device continuously and as required and to ensure the corresponding alignment of the first connection area and/or the second connection area in the desired position. It is also conceivable that the first sub-area and the second sub-area can be moved into one another telescopically and after setting the desired length ratio for the connection device, the first sub-area and the second sub-area are permanently connected to one another in a materially bonded, non-positive and/or positive manner. It is also conceivable that a set of attachment devices with different lengths is provided, and the user can select the appropriate attachment device for the adjustment according to the required or desired position of the first connection area. In particular, the use of a thread and/or a telescoping device advantageously allows the length dimensioning of the connection device to be adjusted continuously, in particular in such a way that an overhang of the connection device on the side opposite the damping element can be minimized. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that after the attachment device has been fixed to the carrier structure or the link element, the piece of the attachment device protruding in relation to the carrier structure or the link element, in particular on the side opposite the damping element, is cut off or separated. This prevents a corresponding section of the connection device from protruding from the link element or the carrier structure and creating a risk of injury.

The connection device is preferably designed in the form of a sleeve. The sleeve-shaped configuration advantageously allows a system of screws and nuts to be used in order to connect the damping element to the connection device, in particular to the first connection area and the second connection area. In this case, the screw and/or a bolt in particular grips through the sleeve-shaped connection device in the sense of a fastening means. However, it is also conceivable for the connection device to have an internal thread at least in sections, into which a corresponding screw or a corresponding fastening means can then be screwed for fastening and fixing the primary section or the secondary section of the damping element. For this purpose, the connection device is preferably mounted in a rotationally fixed manner on the carrier structure and/or the link element.

According to the invention, a supporting edge is provided which, in the assembled state, rests against the link element, in particular rests flat. The support edge is expediently designed as an edge that protrudes radially from the central peripheral geometry of the connection device. In particular, a corresponding support edge serves to absorb the forces that are introduced into the supporting structure or the link element via the connection device during damping by means of the damping element. Preferably, the integral connection of the connection device to the link element or to the support structure also takes place via this support edge. Correspondingly, with a corresponding dimensioning and/or profiling and/or structuring of the support edge, the largest possible contact surface or connection surface can be realized, with which the materially bonded connection can be adapted to the expected force ratios or load. For example, the supporting edge includes radially running indentations or cutouts, with which the contact edge that can be used for the welding is correspondingly enlarged.

The support edge is preferably formed integrally on the connection device, in particular forged onto an outside of the connection device. A particularly stable measure for absorbing force under load in the case of damping can be implemented by means of an integrally formed support edge. Alternatively, it is conceivable that a support edge is used as a separate component. For example, this supporting edge could be formed from metal and/or from a plastic and/or in particular from a rubber-like plastic. By means of a corresponding pulling on the outside of the connection device, which is in particular sleeve-shaped, the position of the first connection area can be adjusted accordingly, in that the position of the supporting edge determines when the supporting edge with the link element and/or the carrier structure is connected to the connecting device in stop device. In other words: by means of the support edge, which is formed separately, a presetting for the positioning of the first connection area or the second connection area can be achieved.

According to the invention, the support edge is adapted to a tapering course of the link element and preferably also the support structure. As a result, it is advantageously possible to absorb force via the support edge through the correspondingly large, flat contact surface. Otherwise, the contact surface of the support edge and the side surface of the link element and/or the support structure would tilt in such a way that notches are formed on the side surfaces and/or the support structure under load, which in turn would reduce the service life of the arrangement of the damping element on the axle bearing. In particular, it is provided according to the invention that the support edge runs obliquely, in particular obliquely in relation to a substantially vertical plane or in relation to the center of the support structure and/or the link element, so that the support edge preferably runs in relation to a plane which is parallel to the center of the support structure and/or or of the link element runs, is inclined by an angle deviating from 0°. It is provided in particular that an angle between a plane running parallel to the center of the support structure or the link element and a side of the support edge that is in contact with the side wall of the support structure or the link element has a value between 0.5° and 10°, preferably between 1.5° and 8° and more preferably between 2.5° and 3.5°. In particular, the angle corresponds to the angle of inclination of the side walls of the support structure and/or the link element. For example, the support edge is formed on the front side of a sleeve-shaped base body and runs obliquely to a plane that runs perpendicular to the axis of symmetry or central axis of the base body.

• - der Mitte der Trägerstruktur und dem ersten Anschlussbereich oder
• - der Mitte des Lenkerelements und dem zweiten Anschlussbereich veränderbar ist. Alle für die Anordnung beschriebenen Merkmale und Vorteile lassen sich analog auf die Anbindungseinrichtung übertragen und andersrum.

In a further aspect of the present invention, a connection device is provided for arranging a damping element on an axle bearing of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, the axle bearing in the assembled state comprising a pivoted link element, the damping element in the assembled state having a primary section in a first Attachment area is articulated on a support structure of the vehicle and with a secondary section in a second attachment area on the link element, wherein the primary section and / or the secondary section of the damping element in the assembled state is arranged eccentrically in relation to a center of the link element and/or the support structure that is defined in relation to the transverse direction, with a connection device being provided for connecting the primary section to the first fastening area or for connecting the secondary section to the second fastening area, the connection device has a first connection area for arranging the primary section and a second connection area for arranging the secondary section, the connection device being configured in such a way that at least during assembly there is a distance measured in the transverse direction between

• - the center of the support structure and the first connection area or
• - The middle of the link element and the second connection area can be changed. All of the features and advantages described for the arrangement can be transferred analogously to the connection device and vice versa.

• - Bereitstellen einer Anbindungseinrichtung mit einem ersten Anschlussbereich zum Anbinden eines Primärabschnitts des Dämpferelements oder mit einem zweiten Anschlussbereich eines Sekundärabschnitts des Dämpfungselements
• - Bereitstellen einer Ausnehmung in einem Lenkerelement und/oder Trägerstruktur einer Achslagerung;
• - Einsetzen der Anbindungseinrichtung in die Ausnehmung,
• - Festlegen einer Position eines ersten Anschlussbereichs oder eines zweiten Anschlussbereichs durch eine Längenveränderung und/oder Verlagerung der Anbindungseinrichtung. Alle für die Anordnung beschriebenen Merkmale und Vorteile lassen sich analog auf die Anbindungseinrichtung übertragen und andersrum. Vorzugsweise wird zeitlich nach dem Festlegen der Position des Primärabschnitts oder des Sekundärabschnitts die Anbindungseinrichtung fixiert, vorzugsweise drehfest zur Achslagerung.

A further aspect is a method for arranging a damping element on an axle bearing, comprising:

• - Providing a connection device with a first connection area for connecting a primary section of the damping element or with a second connection area of a secondary section of the damping element
• - Providing a recess in a link element and / or support structure of an axle bearing;
• - inserting the connection device into the recess,
• - Defining a position of a first connection area or a second connection area by changing the length and/or relocating the connection device. All of the features and advantages described for the arrangement can be transferred analogously to the connection device and vice versa. Preferably, after the position of the primary section or the secondary section has been defined, the connection device is fixed, preferably non-rotatably with respect to the axle bearing.

• 1: eine Anordnung eines Dämpfungselements an einer Achslagerung,
• 2 eine Anbindung eines Dämpfungselements an eine Trägerstruktur gemäß einer ersten beispielhaften Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung,
• 3 eine Anbindung eines Dämpfungselements an ein Lenkerelement gemäß einer ersten beispielhaften Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung
• 4 eine Anbindung eines Dämpfungselements an eine Trägerstruktur gemäß einer zweiten beispielhaften Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung und
• 5 eine Anbindung eines Dämpfungselements an ein Lenkerelement gemäß einer zweiten beispielhaften Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung und

Further advantages and features emerge from the following description of preferred embodiments of the subject according to the invention with reference to the attached figures. It shows:

• 1 : an arrangement of a damping element on an axle bearing,
• 2 a connection of a damping element to a support structure according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention,
• 3 a connection of a damping element to a link element according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention
• 4 a connection of a damping element to a support structure according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention and
• 5 a connection of a damping element to a link element according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention and

In 1 an arrangement 1 of a damping element 20 on an axle bearing 10 is shown. In particular, it is an axle bearing 10 for a vehicle, preferably a commercial vehicle, in which the axle bearing 10 takes place via a link element 12 . For this purpose, the link element 12 is articulated at one end to a support structure 14, preferably a retaining bracket, on the vehicle frame, in particular pivotally articulated. At the free end of the link element 12, ie at the end of the link element 12 which is not articulated pivotably on the support structure 14, the axle of the vehicle is preferably pivotably mounted. For example, for this purpose the link element 12 comprises a corresponding opening through which the axle reaches for the purpose of storage. If such an axle bearing 10 is to be damped, an air spring system is conceivable which is connected to the vehicle body at one end and to the free end of the link element 12 at the other end. If air suspension is to be dispensed with, it can be advantageous attach a damping element 20 to the side of the axle bearing 20 in order to replace the air spring element. For example, it is conceivable to use a damping element 20 which comprises a first and a second base body, with the first and second base bodies being telescopically slidable into one another. Provision is made in particular for this damping element 20 to be arranged eccentrically in relation to a center M of the axle bearing 10 . The center M of the axle bearing 10 is defined by the axis of symmetry in the transverse direction Q of the support structure 14 and/or the link element 12. In other words: the center M of the axle bearing 10 runs essentially parallel to the mirrored plane of symmetry for the axle bearing 10 from the link element 12 and Support structure 14. Accordingly, it is provided that a center M1 of the damping element 20 is laterally offset, seen in the transverse direction, in relation to the center M of the axle bearing 10. This is realized in particular by means of a connection device 30, the connection device 30 being provided, for example, for connecting a primary section 21 to a first fastening area 41 of the carrier structure 14 or for connecting a secondary section 22 to a second fastening area 42 of the link element 12. Corresponding recesses and/or in particular bores in the carrier structure 14 or in the link element 12 are preferably provided as the first fastening area 41 and as the second fastening area 42 . In the mounted state, the connection device 30 engages in these corresponding recesses or bores, in particular with a first end, in order to provide a first connection area 31 or a second connection area 32 with a second end. The first primary section 21 of the damping element 20 or the secondary section 22 of the damping element 20 can then in turn be connected pivotably or rotatably to the first connection area 31 or second connection area 32 . In other words: the position of the first connection area 31 or of the second connection area 32 defines the position of the primary section 21 or of the secondary section 22 of the damping element 20 in the transverse direction Q. The primary section 21 and the secondary section 22 are preferably the respective ends of the damping element 20 (seen in the longitudinal direction of the damping element 20). Correspondingly, the primary section 21 forms part of a first base body and the secondary section 22 forms part of the second base body, so that when the link element 12 is pivoted relative to the support structure 14, the damping element 20 can have a damping effect on this movement.

It is provided in particular that a distance from the first connection area 31 to the center of the support structure 14 or a distance from the second connection area 32 to the center of the link element 12 is defined by means of the connection device 30 during assembly. In this case, it makes sense, for example, to move the sleeve-shaped connection device 30 in the transverse direction Q until the first connection area 31 assumes the desired position. This advantageously makes it possible, for example, to effect an inclined position of the damping element 20 in which the center M1 of the damping element 20 runs obliquely to the center M of the link element 12 . As a result, for example, an optimal damping point for the damping element 20 can be set on the arrangement 1 or axle bearing 10 .

In 2 A connection of a damping element 20 to a support structure 14 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. In particular, it is provided that the connection device 30 is formed in the shape of a sleeve and has a supporting edge 24 . This support edge 24 extends radially and circumferentially around the outer circumference of the sleeve-shaped connection device 30. In the embodiment shown, the support edge 24 serves in particular as a stop when the connection device 30 is inserted into the corresponding bore in the support structure 14. It is also provided that for the assembly of the Damping element 20, the primary section 21 of the damping element 20 is pulled onto the sleeve-shaped connection device 30 until it comes into abutment or contact with the first connection area 31, which determines the position of the primary section 21. A screw 52 or a bolt is then passed through a sleeve-shaped section of the primary section 21 of the damping element 20 and through the interior of the sleeve-shaped connection device 30 for fixing as a fastening means. The screw 52 is then fixed by means of a nut 51 or another fixing means through the sleeve-shaped connection device 30 . Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the connection device 30 inserted into the support structure 14 is materially connected to the support structure 14 after the distance between the first connection region 31 and the center M of the axle bearing 10 has been defined. For example, the connection device 30 is welded to the support structure 14 .

In 3 a connection of a damping element 20 to a link element 12 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The arrangement on the link element 12 essentially corresponds to that which is carried out on the support structure 14 . However, the course of the side walls of the link element 12 differs in comparison to the courses of the side walls of the carrier structure 14 running parallel to one another 2 . In the link element 12 of 3 namely, the side walls run tapered and the support edge 24 is also formed obliquely in accordance with this tapered shape in order to ensure planar contact with the outside of the link element 12 and at the same time to ensure a substantially horizontal alignment of the connection device 30 . This makes it possible for the secondary section 22 of the damping element 20, which is connected to the second connection area 32, to be able to be connected. At the same time, however, the course of the force or the force support is optimized with the appropriately aligned supporting edge 24 .

In 4 shows the application of a damping element 20 to a support structure 14 according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. There is a difference himself the embodiment of 4 only to that effect from the embodiment 2 that the supporting edge 24 is not formed integrally with the connection device 30. For example, this is a support edge 24 that can be pulled up in a displaceable manner on the outer circumference of the connection device 30 . In this case, the supporting edge 24 can be displaceable in the form of a ring element along a longitudinal axis of the connection device 30 . As a result, when the connection device 30 is placed in the corresponding recess in the support structure 14 or in the link element 12, the connection device 30 can be aligned in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the connection device 30, with which the distance between the center M of the axle bearing 10 and the first Connection area 31 or the second connection area 32 can be made. As soon as a rough alignment takes place using the annular support edge 24, the connection device 30 can be cohesively connected to the support structure 14 or to the link element 12 for the final fixing of the connection device 30 in the link element 12 or in the support structure 14. Preferably, the material bond is made on the side of the carrier structure 14 or the link element 12 that includes the supporting edge 24 and/or does not have the supporting edge 24.

In 5 a connection of a damping element 20 to a link element 12 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. In particular, the arrangement shown shows an inclined supporting edge 24 or ring-shaped supporting edge element, which is adapted to the corresponding course of the tapering link element 12 . In particular, the supporting edge 24 formed on the supporting edge element runs with a corresponding slope which corresponds to that which the side wall of the link element 12 exhibits. This allows for a corresponding areal attachment of the supporting edge 24 in the assembled state, which ensures a corresponding absorption of force. In addition, the corresponding stability of the connection device 30 on the link element 12 can be ensured, which is necessary in order to transmit the forces acting on the damping element 30 or damping forces.

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handlebar element

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Claims (7)

Arrangement (1) of a damping element (20) on an axle bearing (10) of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, the axle bearing (10) in the assembled state comprising a pivoted link element (12), the damping element (20) in the assembled state having a primary section (21) in a first attachment area (41) on a support structure (14) of the vehicle and with a secondary section (22) in a second attachment area (42) on the link element (12), the primary section (21) and /or the secondary section (22) of the damping element (20) in the assembled state is arranged eccentrically with respect to a center (M) of the link element (12) and/or the support structure (14) that is fixed in relation to the transverse direction (Q), with a connection device ( 30) for connecting the primary section (21) to the first attachment area (41) or for connecting the secondary section (22) to the second attachment area (42), the attachment device (30) having a first connection area (31) for arranging the primary section (21) or a second connection area (32) for arranging the secondary section (22), the connection device (30) being designed in such a way that at least during assembly there is a distance measured in the transverse direction (Q) between - the center (M) of the Support structure (14) and the first connection area (31) or - the center (M) of the link element (12) and the second connection area (32) can be changed, with a supporting edge (24) being provided which is radially separated from the connection device (30 ) projecting edge is formed and which rests in the assembled state on the link element (12), wherein the support edge (24) on a tapering course of the link element (12), the supporting edge (24) being inclined obliquely with respect to a plane which runs parallel to the center (M) of the link element (12). Arrangement (1) according to claim 1 , wherein the connection device (30) - has a first partial element and a second partial element, which are connected to one another telescopically and/or via a thread for changing the length of the connection device (30) and/or - is dimensioned in such a way that the connecting element ( 12) and/or the attachment device (30) passing through the carrier structure (14) can be slidably stored during assembly and/or - is part of a set of attachment devices (30) with different lengths. Arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connection device (30) is designed in the form of a sleeve. Arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a support edge (24) is provided which rests against the support structure (14) in the assembled state. Arrangement (1) according to claim 4 , wherein the supporting edge (24) is formed integrally on the connection device (30). Arrangement (1) according to Claims 4 and 5 , wherein the supporting edge (24) is adapted to a tapering shape of the support structure (14). Connection device (30) for arranging a damping element (20) on an axle bearing (10) of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, wherein the axle bearing (10) in the assembled state comprises a pivotally mounted link element (12), wherein the damping element (20) in the mounted state with a primary section (21) in a first fastening area (41) on a support structure (14) of the vehicle and with a secondary section (22) in a second fastening area (42) on the link element (12) is articulated, wherein the primary section (21) and/or the secondary section (22) of the damping element (20) in the assembled state is off-center relative to a center (M) of the link element (12) and/or the support structure that is defined in relation to the transverse direction (Q). (14) is arranged, wherein a connection device (30) is provided for connecting the primary section (21) to the first fastening area (41) or for connecting the secondary section (22) to the second fastening area (42), the connection device (30) having a first connection area (31) for arranging the primary section (21) or a second connection area (32) for arranging the secondary section (22), wherein the connection device (30) is designed such that at least during assembly in the transverse direction (Q) dimensioned distance between - The center of the support structure (14) and the first connection area (31) or - the center of the link element (12) and the second connection area (32) can be changed, with a supporting edge (24) being provided, which is designed as an edge projecting radially from the connection device (30) and which rests on the link element (12) in the assembled state , wherein the support edge (24) is adapted to a tapering course of the link element (12), the support edge (24) being inclined relative to a plane which runs parallel to the center (M) of the link element (12).

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