Suspension assembly for a vehicle
US11034409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2005/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension assembly for a vehicle includes a swing arm having a proximal end configured to be pivotally connected to a frame of the vehicle, and a distal end configured to support a ground-engaging member of the vehicle. The suspension assembly also includes a rocker link pivotally connected to the swing arm about a rocker link pivot axis from which first and second portions of the rocker link extend in divergent directions. The suspension assembly also includes a linking arm configured to be pivotally connected to the frame, and pivotally connected to the first portion of the rocker link. The suspension assembly also includes a shock absorber that is at least one of: pivotally connected to the linking arm, and configured to be pivotally connected to the frame. The shock absorber is pivotally connected to the second portion of the rocker link.
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