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Twist beam type suspension having a rigid twist beam

US5813691A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 1996
Grant dateSep 29, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2206/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A twist beam type suspension has a twist beam having an increased rigidity. Each of a pair of trailing arms has a front end pivotally mounted on a body of the vehicle and a rear end rotatably supporting a wheel. A twist beam extends between the trailing arms in a side-to-side direction of the vehicle. Opposite ends of the twist beam are connected to the respective trailing arms. The twist beam has a bent portion projecting upwardly in the center of the twist beam.

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