Leading and trailing arm suspensions with z-shaped arms
US7748726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/8207
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leading or trailing arm vehicle suspension system comprised of a fabricated vehicle axle and an arm assembly. The arm assembly includes an axle bracket attached to the axle and a leading or trailing arm attached to the axle bracket. The arm provides bending stiffness to control axle windup and longitudinal stiffness to control axle position is disclosed. The axle bracket is attached to the vehicle axle with a through-bolt connection. The axle bracket or the arm includes rack and pinion mounting attachment holes and also includes other built-in features providing efficient transfer of loads into the vehicle axle.
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