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Elastomer joint

  • US 7,306,393 B2
  • Filed: 08/13/2004
  • Issued: 12/11/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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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