Patent · US Expired

Suspension for automobile

US4474363A · kind A · utility

111Cited by
4References
8Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 12, 1982
Grant dateOct 2, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 12, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2600/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension for an automobile comprises a cylinder having a lower seat secured fixedly to an outer periphery thereof, a piston rod projecting from the cylinder and having an upper portion supported rotatably by a car body and a coil spring having lower and upper ends respectively held by the lower seat and an upper seat. To the piston rod is secured fixedly a guide having a cylindrical portion provided on an outer periphery with a thread. A movable member provided on an inner periphery with a thread engaging the thread on the guide is coupled with the guide by the engagement of both threads. The movable member is secured fixedly to the upper seat. The piston rod is provided with a tool engaging portion which is turned to adjust the car height.

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