US1654612A - Shock-absorbing spring clip - Google Patents

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US1654612A US135372A US13537226A US1654612A US 1654612 A US1654612 A US 1654612A US 135372 A US135372 A US 135372A US 13537226 A US13537226 A US 13537226A US 1654612 A US1654612 A US 1654612A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16F—SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
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  • the present invention relates to means'for automatically increasing the strength of a spring or its resistance to fiexure as the spring is flexed in one or both directions from its normal position by reason of increased weight or some pressure being applied on the spring.
  • the invention is especially applicable when a pressure is suddenly applied, tending to very quickly flex the spring and also when said pressure is suddenly relieved to prevent the sudden re-action or rebound of the spring, producing violent swinglng of the supporting member.
  • the invention is applicable to any use whereit is desired to support the end of the leaves of the spring. 'The' invention is applicable to all vehicles using the common springs but, of course, is designed more particularly for automobiles.
  • Another very important object of the invention lies in the provision of a device of this nature which is exceedingly simple in its construction, strong and durable, inexpensive to manufacture, and eiiicient and reliable in use, not likely to easily become out of order, easy to apply, and otherwise well adapted to the purpose for which it is de signed.
  • Fig. 2 is an other elevation thereof, taken at right angles to that shown in Fig. 1,
  • Fig. 3 is a similar elevation to that shown in Fig. 2, but showing the device applied, and
  • Fig. t is an elevation shown in Fig. 1, but illustrating a modified form.
  • 5 denotes a bar which is provided with countersunk openings 6, the counter-sunk portions of which are indicated specifically by the numerals 7 and are grounded for receiving the heads of the bolts 8 which project thru the'openings 6.
  • the numeral 9 denotes a curved spring bar which is provided with openings lOthrough which the bolts 8 project.
  • These bolts 8 are provided with spring washers 11 and nuts 12 so that the spring bar 9 may be disposed above the group of springs while the bar 5 is disposed below the group of springs.
  • Fig. 3 an application of the invention will be seen, wherein it will be noted that the structure is disposed about the ends of the leaves of the spring, preferably the upper three or four.
  • the device tends to clamp these ends together so as to particularly resist rebounds, which tends to throw the -body of the vehicle upwardly after the spring has been violently compressed by an obstacle, ditch, or some other like roughness in the road.
  • a device of the class described including a straight plate having apair of end openings, a bowed spring bar having a pair of end openings, said bowed plate being spaced from the straight plate to receive a spring therebetween, bolts projecting through the openings, nuts on the bolts to draw the plate and bar towards each other, the opposed faces of the plate and bar abutting: the spring being convex transversely.

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R. J. SIODLA sHocx ABSORBING SPRING CLIP Jan. 3, 1928.-
Filed Sept. 14. 1926 Inventor F0716??? M A 605]? Attorney Patented Jan. 3, T1928.
UNITED TATES,
ROMAN J. SIODLA, or-nnnnn, err-10.,
SHOOK-ABSORBING SPRING our.
Application filed September 14, 1926. Serial No. 135,872..
The present invention relates to means'for automatically increasing the strength of a spring or its resistance to fiexure as the spring is flexed in one or both directions from its normal position by reason of increased weight or some pressure being applied on the spring.
The invention is especially applicable when a pressure is suddenly applied, tending to very quickly flex the spring and also when said pressure is suddenly relieved to prevent the sudden re-action or rebound of the spring, producing violent swinglng of the supporting member.
The invention is applicable to any use whereit is desired to support the end of the leaves of the spring. 'The' invention is applicable to all vehicles using the common springs but, of course, is designed more particularly for automobiles.
Another very important object of the invention lies in the provision of a device of this nature which is exceedingly simple in its construction, strong and durable, inexpensive to manufacture, and eiiicient and reliable in use, not likely to easily become out of order, easy to apply, and otherwise well adapted to the purpose for which it is de signed.
Vith the above and numerous other objects in view as will appearas the description proceeds, the invention resides in certain novel features of construction, and in the combination and arrangement of parts as will be herinafter more fully described and claimed.
In the drawing Figure 1 is an elevatlon of the device embodying the features of my invention,
Fig. 2 is an other elevation thereof, taken at right angles to that shown in Fig. 1,
Fig. 3 is a similar elevation to that shown in Fig. 2, but showing the device applied, and
Fig. t is an elevation shown in Fig. 1, but illustrating a modified form.
Referring to the drawing in detail, and particularly the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive, it will be seen that 5 denotes a bar which is provided with countersunk openings 6, the counter-sunk portions of which are indicated specifically by the numerals 7 and are grounded for receiving the heads of the bolts 8 which project thru the'openings 6. The numeral 9 denotes a curved spring bar which is provided with openings lOthrough which the bolts 8 project. These bolts 8 are provided with spring washers 11 and nuts 12 so that the spring bar 9 may be disposed above the group of springs while the bar 5 is disposed below the group of springs.
By referring to Fig. 3, an application of the invention will be seen, wherein it will be noted that the structure is disposed about the ends of the leaves of the spring, preferably the upper three or four. The device tends to clamp these ends together so as to particularly resist rebounds, which tends to throw the -body of the vehicle upwardly after the spring has been violently compressed by an obstacle, ditch, or some other like roughness in the road.
It is to be noted that the undersurface of. the spring plate 9 andthe upper surface of the plate 5 are convexed. In Fig. 4, another embodiment of the invention has been illus- V trated wherein the plate 5 is provided with openings 6 and a single U-bolt 8 is used that projects through the openings 6. Otherwise this embodiment of the invention is identical with that previously described,-
and is used'in the same'ma'nner. From the above description,'it will be see that I have. devised an exceedingly simple device for absorbing shocks in a motor vehicle. The device is capable of-being easily placed upon the semi-elliptical springs now in common use, and will effectively eliminate the rebounds which cause occupants to leave their seats and makethe vehicle ride very uncomfortably on a rough road. The
device is very inexpensive and yet will prove I out departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed, or sacrificing any of its advantages.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is I A device of the class described including a straight plate having apair of end openings, a bowed spring bar having a pair of end openings, said bowed plate being spaced from the straight plate to receive a spring therebetween, bolts projecting through the openings, nuts on the bolts to draw the plate and bar towards each other, the opposed faces of the plate and bar abutting: the spring being convex transversely.
In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.
ROMAN J. SIODLA.
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US4623133A (en) * 1984-01-12 1986-11-18 British Steel Corporation Clamping devices for spring assemblies

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US4623133A (en) * 1984-01-12 1986-11-18 British Steel Corporation Clamping devices for spring assemblies

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