Process for producing a twist-beam axle in a hybrid construction
US8474511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/8101
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for producing a twist-beam axle is provided. Related thereto, the twist-beam axle has a light metal longitudinal link and an iron metal transverse arm. The process contains the following steps: producing a casting mold for the respective longitudinal link; inserting one end of the transverse arm into a corresponding recess in the casting mold; then pouring the liquid light metal into the casting mold for the longitudinal link; cooling the poured light metal; and removing the transverse arm joined to the cooled light metal from the casting mold.
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