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Wheel suspension for a vehicle

US6457729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 2001
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2200/143
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a wheel suspension for a vehicle, wherein both a right wheel and a left wheel are carried by a linkage having a first end section and a second end section. The first end section is connected to the vehicle on the opposite side of the vehicle in relation to the respective wheel, and the second end section is likewise connected to its respective wheel. The invention is particulary significant in that the linkages are substantially U-shaped. Each linkage has two legs which are mainly parallel and extend in a substantially transverse direction of the vehicle. The free ends of the linkages constitute the first end section. The linkages also have a closed section connecting the legs. This closed section constitutes the second end section, whereby an open space is defined between the legs of each linkage. At least one leg on one of the linkages extends into the open space between the legs of the other linkage.

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