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Ball joint suspension for a motor vehicle

US4046402A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1975
Grant dateSep 6, 1977
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Expiry dateJul 7, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2206/724
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball joint suspension for a motor vehicle is disclosed. A torsion bar spring has laterally extending left and right wheel positioning portions of generally Y-shape. The outer ends of these portions each comprise parallel bars that are interconnected by a small loop. A ball joint has its socket press-fitted into the small loop and its ball stud secured to a wheel support member.

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