Suspension apparatus for vehicle
US4659106A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/012
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Telescopic members which are expanded and contracted by means of a fluid pressure controlled by a steering mechanism are integrally connected to suspension springs. And when a vehicle makes a turn, the body is caused to decline toward the turning center side due to the telescopic movement of the telescopic members according to the steering operation. The fluid pressure may be fed from a hydraulic cylinder including a piston associated for movement with the steering mechanism. Alternatively, fluid pressurized by a pump may be fed through a controlling valve which is actuated in response to the steering mechanism. At a time when the vehicle makes a turn, a satisfactory steering sense similar to a motorcycle can be obtained.
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