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Independent rear suspension kit

US8517140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2012
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2206/911
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An independent rear suspension kit includes first and second mounting brackets configured to be fastened to a chassis of a vehicle, a cross-member interconnecting the first and second brackets, a differential housing supported by the cross-member, first and second upper control arms pivotably coupled to the cross-member, first and second lower control arms pivotably coupled to the differential housing, a first upright pivotably coupled to the first upper control arm and the first lower control arm, and a second upright pivotably coupled to the second upper control arm and the second lower control arm.

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