Air spring mount assembly with identification tag
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1. A fluid spring for supporting suspension loads, comprising:
- at least one support plate;
a flexible elastomeric member coupled to said support plate and cooperating with said support plate to define a pressurizable chamber; and
an identification tag formed from polymeric fibers and clamped between said support plate and said elastomeric member, said tag extending outwardly from the clamped interface and along an outwardly facing surface of said elastomeric member;
said tag visible on the fluid spring when the fluid spring is mounted for use.
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Abstract
An air spring mount assembly includes an identification tag secured to the mount such that it is readily visible in service by inspection. The tag is clamped between an elastomeric member and a support plate that define a pressurizable chamber of the mount. Printed indicia, such as a part number, manufacturer'"'"'s name, or graphics is disposed on the tag. In one embodiment, the tag is formed from a material comprising polymeric fibers that provide abrasion resistance and durability to the tag.
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1. A fluid spring for supporting suspension loads, comprising:
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at least one support plate;
a flexible elastomeric member coupled to said support plate and cooperating with said support plate to define a pressurizable chamber; and
an identification tag formed from polymeric fibers and clamped between said support plate and said elastomeric member, said tag extending outwardly from the clamped interface and along an outwardly facing surface of said elastomeric member;
said tag visible on the fluid spring when the fluid spring is mounted for use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6)
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7. A method of forming a fluid spring, comprising:
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positioning a tag formed from polymeric fibers on one of a support member and an elastomeric member of an unassembled fluid spring;
positioning the elastomeric member proximate the support member; and
clamping the support member to the elastomeric member, such that the tag is mechanically locked to the elastomeric member and extends along an outer surface thereof. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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