One-Piece Chassis Guide Elements to Prevent Forming Cracks

The patent applies curvature by forming rounded transitions at the corners of the guide elements instead of sharp rectangular corners. The forming process creates guide elements with curved surfaces that eliminate stress concentration points, thereby preventing crack formation while maintaining the desired rectangular cross-sectional shape for functional requirements.

The patent replaces the cutting process with a forming process. Instead of removing material through cutting which creates cracks, the guide elements are formed by plastic deformation of the base body material. This mechanical forming process maintains material continuity and eliminates the harmful effects of cutting-induced cracks.

The patent merges the guide elements with the base body by forming them as integral parts of the same component. The guide elements are created by deforming the base body material itself, eliminating the need for separate fastening elements. This integration ensures that the guide elements cannot slip or come loose, greatly enhancing reliability while maintaining the eccentric mechanism's functionality.

The patent uses curved forming surfaces and rounded transitions in the guide element design to distribute forming pressure more evenly throughout the material. This approach reduces peak stresses during the forming process, preventing damage while still achieving the desired guide element geometry through controlled plastic deformation.