William R Groves

US Patent:

58298924, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Jun 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/883682

Inventors:

William R. Groves - Grand Rapids OH

Assignee:

Dana Corporation - Toledo OH

International Classification:

F16C 1906

US Classification:

384537

Abstract:

A structure for retaining a bracket on a resilient support member for a center bearing assembly includes a bracket having a generally U-shaped body portion and a pair of outwardly extending end portions provided at the ends thereof. Respective apertures are formed through the end portions to permit the bracket to be secured to a cross member of a frame of a vehicle. A plurality of openings is formed through the body portion of the bracket. Each of the openings has axially forward and rearward tabs provided thereon which extend inwardly toward the center of the bracket. The center bearing assembly further includes a resilient support member having an enlarged axially extending opening formed through the center thereof. The outer surface of the support member is formed having a pair of outwardly extending protrusions and an outwardly extending nib. When the support member is installed in the bracket, portions of the axially forwardly and rearwardly facing surfaces of the support member are engaged respectively by the tabs to prevent the support member from moving axially forwardly or rearwardly relative to the bracket.