Force strut brace

US7334828B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ZF Lemförder Metallwaren AG · DE

Inventors

• Frank Budde · Damme, DE
• Jochen Kruse · Osnabrück, DE
• Stefan Schönhoff

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 12, 2002
• Grant date: Feb 26, 2008
• Expiry date: Nov 12, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T403/75
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A force connection strut (1) of a chassis of a passenger car or utility vehicle is provided for the non-positive connection between a chassis and a wheel carrier, preferably an axle strut or a chassis control arm. An elongated basic body (G) and at least two end-side mount supports (5) are provided for introducing and leading out forces.