Front suspension system with substantially horizontal shock absorber
US5921568A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/124
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automobile includes a plastic body and a steel frame bonded to the plastic body. The front suspension system of the automobile includes a "v"-shaped control arm coupled to a front wheel. An arm shaft extends between the "v" of the control arm and is engaged with a rubber cartridge press-fit into a cartridge housing that is affixed to the frame. Thereby, motion of the control arm is attenuated. A horizontally-mounted transversely-oriented shock absorber further interconnects the control arm and frame. This shock absorber orientation avoids transferring suspension system loads to the plastic body.
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