Suspension systems, wheel spindle assemblies, and methods of retrofitting wheel spindles
US9987896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of mounting to an A-arm suspension system a wheel spindle configured for use with a multi-link suspension system may involve the steps of: Removing at least one suspension link mount on the wheel spindle; mounting a ball joint bracket to the wheel spindle, the ball joint bracket being configured to mount to the A-arm suspension system, the removing and mounting steps producing a modified wheel spindle; and mounting the modified wheel spindle to the A-arm suspension system.
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