Fox Factory Holding has been granted a patent for an adjustable floating traction bar for vehicles. The traction bar features a rigid body with a threaded eyelet and UHMW polyethylene bushing, along with a two-stage nested coil spring for added resistance. GlobalData’s report on Fox Factory Holding gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Fox Factory Holding, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Fox Factory Holding's grant share as of May 2024 was 42%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Adjustable floating traction bar for vehicles
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11999209B2) discloses an adjustable floating traction bar designed to improve vehicle performance. The traction bar comprises a rigid body with a locking end, a slip end, and a weld stop located between the middle and slip end. It also includes first and second couplers for connecting to different portions of the vehicle, along with a two-stage nested coil spring inside the slip end to provide resistance to the slip joint as it is forced into the rigid body.
Additionally, the traction bar may feature an eyelet coupled to the slip joint, which can include a spherical joint, a polyurethane bushing, and a steel sleeve. The rigid body is specified to be a steel tubular body, emphasizing durability and strength in its construction. Overall, the patented adjustable floating traction bar offers a unique design with components like the two-stage nested coil spring and eyelet to enhance vehicle traction and performance, making it a valuable innovation in the automotive industry.
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