Elastomer joint
First Claim
1. An elastomer joint adapted for use in motor vehicles, comprising a housing having a cylindrical inner wall, an elastomer body arranged in the housing, a joint body that is arranged in the elastomer body, and a spacer is arranged at an axial end of the elastomer body between the elastomer body and the inner wall of the housing, wherein the spacer provides for a free space existing between the inner wall of the housing and the elastomer body when the elastomer body is in a tension free state prior to assembly, and the free space being filled by the elastomer body when the elastomer body is assembled in the housing, wherein a support ring is arranged at the elastomer body, and the spacer is arranged at the support ring, and wherein the spacer is an insert part having an L-shaped cross-section that encompasses the support ring.
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Abstract
An elastomer joint, in particular for chassis parts of motor vehicles, comprising a housing (6), an elastomer body (2) arranged in the housing (6), and a joint body (1) that is arranged in the elastomer body (2), is characterized in that the housing (6) has a cylindrical inner wall, and a spacer (4) is provided that is arranged at an axial end of the elastomer body (2) between the latter and the inner wall.
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- 1. An elastomer joint adapted for use in motor vehicles, comprising a housing having a cylindrical inner wall, an elastomer body arranged in the housing, a joint body that is arranged in the elastomer body, and a spacer is arranged at an axial end of the elastomer body between the elastomer body and the inner wall of the housing, wherein the spacer provides for a free space existing between the inner wall of the housing and the elastomer body when the elastomer body is in a tension free state prior to assembly, and the free space being filled by the elastomer body when the elastomer body is assembled in the housing, wherein a support ring is arranged at the elastomer body, and the spacer is arranged at the support ring, and wherein the spacer is an insert part having an L-shaped cross-section that encompasses the support ring.
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