Axle assembly with twist beam
US10442268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/811
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle assembly includes a first rail assembly, a second rail assembly and an open-section twist beam connected to the first rail assembly and the second rail assembly. The twist beam includes an upper wall, a lower wall and rear wall wherein the upper wall and the lower wall are connected by the rear wall to define an open portion of the twist beam where the upper wall and the lower wall are separated by a vertical distance. The open portion of the twist beam is forward facing. The axle assembly further includes a torsion bar that extends through and is connected within the open portion of the twist beam.
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