Hollow upper control arm for vehicle suspension systems
US5310211A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 10, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/8201
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An upper control arm for a vehicle suspension system having a modulus section of hollow construction for reduced weight. The modulus section of the control arm is of a stamped and welded construction thereby eliminating material weight while reducing the cost of manufacturing. The modulus section has a substantially triangular configuration with a reinforced rim flange along the high compression stress area of the control arm elbow. The reinforced rim flange improves the strength of the control arm without sacrificing the weight reduction provided by the hollow construction.
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