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Strut type independent suspension system for automobiles

US4046403A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 1976
Grant dateSep 6, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2206/162
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A strut type independent suspension system for automobiles has a unitary suspension arm which is pivotably supported by a vehicle body at front and rear support points on the vehicle body end and which pivotably supports a housing of an axle bearing at front and rear support points on the axle bearing housing end. The respective rear support points are disposed on a straight line at right angles to a wheel center line as viewed on a horizontal projection. The front and rear support points on the vehicle body end are disposed on a straight line intersecting at a given angle a vehicle body center line as viewed on said horizontal projection, and the front and rear support points on the axle bearing housing end are disposed on a straight line substantially parallel to the straight line on which the vehicle body end support points are disposed.

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