Twist beam type suspension having a rigid twist beam
US5813691A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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