Suspension system for a motor vehicle
US7097187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An independent suspension system is provided for coupling a set of wheels to a vehicle body structure. The system includes independently pivotable swing arms, a shock absorber assembly, a joining arm and tie rods. The swing arms are attached to the vehicle body structure and to a respective wheel and the shock absorber assembly is mounted to the vehicle structure. The shock absorber assembly includes a biasing element and a linkage coupled to the joining arm and the biasing element. The suspension system further includes a tie rod connecting each swing arm to the joining arm. The joining arm is arranged to move in a lengthwise vehicle direction under control of the biasing element in response to road input to both wheels, and rotate about an attachment point without lengthwise movement to allow the tie rods to translate in opposite lengthwise direction in response to leaning of the vehicle.
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