Method and apparatus for suspending a vehicular wheel assembly
US6676144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2200/464
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension for and a method for suspending a vehicle having a body is provided. The suspension includes a first wheel assembly suspension and a second wheel assembly suspension. The first wheel assembly suspension extends between a first wheel assembly and the body. The first wheel assembly suspension includes an instant center. The second wheel assembly suspension extends between a second wheel assembly and the body. The second wheel assembly suspension includes an instant center. The first wheel assembly and the second wheel assembly are aligned so that a vertical centerline of each wheel assembly lies within a vertical plane that extends therebetween. In one embodiment, the instant center of each wheel assembly suspension is located within the vertical plane, below a roll center located within the vertical plane.
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