Leaf spring assembly with forged fastener

摘要

In an alternative assembly of multiple leaves in an assembled leaf spring; a forged fastener is used instead of a bolt and nut. To form the forged fastener, a cylindrical member with a preformed head on one end is inserted through the centre holes of each leaf of the leaf spring and the inserted end is forged in a press to match the head of the fastener on the other side. This is used to make a permanent connection, to make both sides of the fastener identical for use with an under-slung or over-slung axle arrangement, and to reduce process time by eliminating the need to cut and peen the conventional bolt.