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Suspension for vehicle

US8764039B2 · kind B2 · utility

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42Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 24, 2012
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2204/1224
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension system for a vehicle includes two trailing arms and three lateral links to maintain a wheel in or nearly in a vertical position throughout a relatively large travel distance. The trailing arms can be an upper and a lower trailing arm that form a linkage to limit the caster movement of the wheel throughout the travel distance. The three lateral links form two linkages that maintain proper orientation of the wheel: a first linkage to limit the camber movement of the wheel, and a second linkage to limit the tracking, or toe, movement of the wheel. The trailing arms and lateral links provide a relatively large travel distance.

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