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Suspension arm, and process for producing the same

US5662349A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 1995
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49622
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension arm for a vehicle is provided, the suspension arm including an L-shaped arm body having a first end portion, an intermediate portion, and a second end portion. The first end portion is adapted to pivotally connect the arm body to a vehicle. The intermediate portion has a bulge formed thereon which is adapted to pivotally connect the arm body to the vehicle. The second end portion is adapted to connect the arm body to a vehicle wheel knuckle. The arm body is formed from a single piece of pipe material having a closed cross-section.

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