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Suspension apparatus

US4458917A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1982
Grant dateJul 10, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2202/1362
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension apparatus for a vehicle which comprises an axle beam for mounting a wheel on each end thereof, a Panal rod connected between the axle beam and the body of the vehicle, for supporting the axle, and a pair of trailing arms, each trailing arm being connected between the axle rod and the body of the vehicle, at least one of the trailing arms including bearings for connecting the trailing arms to the axle such that the trailing arm is rotatable about the axle. The suspension apparatus further includes a stabilizer bar extending parallel to the axle beam, the stabilizer bar having one end connected to the longitudinal middle of the axle beam and the other end connected to a trailing arm.

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