IFS including strut pivotally secured to chassis with clevis ring
US9475354B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2204/4106
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An IFS assembly having a single lower control arm having an inboard end pivotally secured to a chassis support structure, an air spring supported by an air spring seat relative to the lower control arm, a strut having an upper end pivotally secured to the chassis support structure and a lower end coupled to the lower control arm outboard end, and a steering knuckle fixed to the strut lower end, the steering knuckle disposed below the lower air spring seat and whose rotative movement about the strut axis is unconfined by proximity between the steering knuckle and the lower air spring seat, whereby available wheel cut is maximized. Also an IFS module including right and left side IFS assemblies and adapted for installation into a vehicle.
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