Patent · US Expired

Wheel suspension for driven rear wheels of a motor vehicle

US6752409B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 2002
Grant dateJun 22, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2204/62
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wheel suspension is connected to a wheel carrier, which is connected to the vehicle body or an auxiliary frame via wheel guide members spaced vertically apart from each other. The wheel guide members are arranged above and below a horizontal plane. An elastokinematic axis and a kinematic trailing axis are formed, which results in an ideal swivel axis for the wheel. The wheel guide members comprise two open wishbones, which diverge in the direction of the body-sided bearings and are disposed in two planes, are spaced apart, and are hinged to the wheel carrier on both sides of a vertical wheel center transverse plane. The wheel guide members comprise an A-frame arm and a steering tie rod, the A-frame arm being hinged in front of the vertical wheel center transverse plane and located in an inclined plane, resulting in a pitching pole for antidive and antisquat.

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