Modular suspension beam
US6302418A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/11
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension beam is provided which has modular end pieces. The end pieces are designed to correspond to the particularly desired mount locations for suspension elements in a particular vehicle which is to receive the suspension beam. The locations are thus designed into each end piece and allow the suspension manufacturer to manufacture a single central portion, with end portions individually tailored for the particular vehicle. In this way, design and manufacture costs are substantially reduced.
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