СПОСОБ МОНТАЖА ПОПЕРЕЧНОГО РЫЧАГА ПОДВЕСКИ

Изобретение относится к способу монтажа поперечного рычага подвески. Способ монтажа треугольного рычага (5) подвески включает в себя следующие этапы, на которых треугольный рычаг (5) подвески крепят или монтируют в точках (6) монтажа средствами крепления, при этом соответствующие средства крепления не перемещают полностью в определенное окончательное положение установки, к треугольному рычагу (5) подвески прикладывают заранее заданное предопределенное усилие, таким образом перемещая треугольный рычаг (5) подвески в положение максимального отклонения, которое треугольный рычаг (5) подвески занял бы в случае, если бы на него действовало максимально возможное усилие торможения от колеса автомобиля, находящегося на стержне оси, установленной на треугольном рычаге (5) подвески, и перемещают средства крепления в окончательное положение установки. Достигается сведение к минимуму любых возможных изменений в геометрии оси под действием возникающих продольных усилий. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

НЕСУЩИЙ КРОНШТЕЙН ДЛЯ ВКЛЮЧАЮЩЕЙ В СЕБЯ ПОПЕРЕЧИНУ НЕСУЩЕЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Несущий кронштейн для несущей конструкции транспортного средства, включающей в себя поперечину, снабжен соединительным устройством для поперечины. Несущий кронштейн выполнен с возможностью установки на обеих сторонах поперечины. Несущий кронштейн содержит дополнительные соединительные устройства, которые имеют крепежную поверхность, ориентированную под прямым углом к продольной протяженности поперечины и проходящую вертикально. Дополнительные соединительные устройства проходят в различных направлениях. Соединительное устройство для лонжерона выполнено в виде крепежной поверхности, которая проходит под прямым углом к дополнительным соединительным устройствам. Несущая конструкция для транспортного средства снабжена двумя упомянутыми несущими кронштейнами, расположенными на двух сторонах одной поперечины. Достигается универсальность применения несущего кронштейна. 2 н. и 29 з.п. ф-лы, 16 ил.

ТРАКТОР

Изобретение относится к тракторам с передней подвеской, а именно к трактору с подвеской переднего колеса и механическим приводом переднего колеса, в котором кожух (26) дифференциала привода переднего колесо включает поддон для масла двигателя, устраняющий необходимость использовать отдельный масляный насос, и в котором управляющие рычаги (42, 62) подвески установлены на кожухе (26) дифференциала через монтажные устройства, совместно сформованные на кожухе (26) дифференциала. Эти монтажные устройства уменьшают количество деталей на передней стороне, улучшая, таким образом, конструктивную компоновку подвески рулевого управления и привода переднего колеса. Исключение масляного поддона позволяет увеличить клиренс передней оси с грунтом, улучшая обзор поверхности земли перед трактором поверх капота. 10 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

КРЕПЕЖНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАВЕШИВАЕМЫХ ЧАСТЕЙ

Изобретения относятся к области транспортного машиностроения. Крепежное устройство для крепления компонента на раме автомобиля, которая имеет первый замкнутый профиль поперечного сечения. На раме предусмотрен приемный элемент для крепежного средства, который имеет второй профиль поперечного сечения. Приемный элемент проходит от первой внутренней стороны рамы автомобиля до второй внутренней стороны рамы автомобиля и образует отверстие для приема крепежного средства. Рама и приемные элементы связаны между собой водо- и/или газонепроницаемо. Автомобиль промышленного назначения повышенной проходимости с рамой автомобиля, которая имеет замкнутый профиль поперечного сечения и упомянутое крепежное устройство. Достигается повышение герметичности между крепежным соединением и рамой автомобиля. 2 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

МЕХАНИЗМ РЕГУЛИРОВКИ ПОЛОЖЕНИЯ ОСИ

Полезная модель относится к области транспортного машиностроения, в частности к механизму для регулировки положения оси или моста и колесной базы транспортного средства. Механизм регулировки положения оси содержит кронштейн (1), на каждой боковой стенке (5 и 6) которого выполнены горизонтальная прорезь (8) и направляющий элемент (2), и регулировочные пластины (3), перемещающиеся по направляющим элементам (2) кронштейна (1) и выполненные с наклонной прорезью (10) и направляемым элементом, выполненным в виде выступа (11). Направляющий элемент (2) выполнен в виде вертикальной прорези и смещен к краю стенки кронштейна. Достигается повышение надежности механизма регулировки положения оси. 3 ил.

КРОНШТЕЙН ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Полезная модель относится к автомобильной промышленности, в частности к подвескам грузовых автомобилей, и может быть использована для крепления реактивных штанг транспортных средств. Кронштейн транспортного средства содержит основание (1) с боковинами (2) и выступающую вверх относительно поверхности основания (1) крепежную часть, выполненную в виде цилиндрических бобышек (3). На основании (1) выполнены установочные отверстия (4), предназначенные для крепления кронштейна к мосту транспортного средства. Крепежная часть имеет U-образные пазы (5) с резьбовыми отверстиями (6), предназначенными для крепления шарниров штанг. Кронштейн содержит элементы (7) для крепления тормозных камер, каждый из которых выполнен V-образной формы с отверстиями (8) на концах, посредством которых к кронштейну крепятся тормозные камеры. В цилиндрических бобышках (3) крепежной части выполнены сквозные отверстия (9), предназначенные для крепления к мосту. Для дополнительной прочности кронштейн выполнен с ребрами жесткости ...

МНОГОТОЧЕЧНОЕ РЫЧАЖНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РАМЫ ГРУЗОВОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, А ТАКЖЕ ОПОРНЫЙ КРОНШТЕЙН И ТРАВЕРСА ДЛЯ МНОГОТОЧЕЧНОГО РЫЧАЖНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

... (57) Изобретение относится к области автомобилестроения. Многоточечное рычажное устройство для рамы грузового транспортного средства содержит многоточечный рычаг, передние плечи которого шарнирно соединены с опорными кронштейнами. Опорные кронштейны присоединены к раме транспортного средства с высотой опоры, составляющей от 50 до 500 мм. Опорный кронштейн выполнен, по меньшей мере, частично в виде полого профиля. Траверса для многоточечного рычажного устройства образует модуль предварительной сборки с узловыми элементами, посредством которых траверса монтируется на лонжеронах. К узловым элементам присоединён опорный кронштейн. Повышаются надежность крепления многоточечного рычажного устройства к раме транспортного средства, а также технологичность его сборки. 3 н. и 28 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил.

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Изобретение относится к сбалансированной системе подвески. Интеллектуальная сбалансированная система подвески включает в себя: средний мост (1), задний мост (2), листовую рессору (3), пневматическую подушку (6), корпус (4) уравновешивающего вала, балку (7) с вутами и стабилизатор (13) поперечной устойчивости. Корпус (4) уравновешивающего вала шарнирно соединен с уравновешивающим валом (41) на подшипниковой опоре (5). Смежные подшипниковые опоры (5) соединены посредством поперечины (81) рамы. Середина поперечины (81) рамы шарнирно соединена с одним концом верхнего штока (9) среднего моста и верхним штоком (10) заднего моста. Пневматическая подушка (6) соединена с рамой (8). Середина балки (7) с вутами шарнирно соединена с нижней частью среднего моста (1). Один конец балки (7) с вутами шарнирно соединен с другим концом нижней части подшипниковой опоры (5), а другой конец балки (7) жестко соединен с нижней частью пневматической подушки (6) через стабилизатор (13) поперечной устойчивости. Достигается ...

СТАБИЛИЗИРУЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО НАПРАВЛЯЮЩЕГО УСТРОЙСТВА ПОДВЕСКИ КОЛЕС

... 1. Стабилизирующее устройство для оси транспортного средства, причем ось имеет стабилизатор (2) поперечной устойчивости и по меньшей мере один рычаг (1) направляющего устройства подвески колес для каждого колеса, при этом расположенное со стороны шасси шарнирное соединение рычага (1) направляющего устройства подвески колес соединено с концевым участком стабилизатора (2) поперечной устойчивости, таким образом, что за счет перемещения упругого прогиба рычага (1) направляющего устройства подвески колес осуществляется скручивающее приведение в действие стабилизатора (2) поперечной устойчивости ! отличающееся тем, что стабилизатор (2) поперечной устойчивости каждым из концов вставлен в соединенный с рычагом (1) направляющего устройства подвески колес, по меньшей мере, частично полый вал (6), при этом полый вал (6) установлен в размещенной со стороны шасси опоре (3) подшипника, которая выполнена с возможностью эластичного соединения с транспортным средством. ! 2. Стабилизирующее устройство по ...

БАЛКА НАПРАВЛЯЮЩЕГО МОСТА

Изобретение относится к подвеске транспортного средства. Балка направляющего моста содержит поворотные цапфы со ступицами для колес. Балка выполнена в виде буквы «Т» и снабжена двумя шаровыми опорами по концам продольной части балки. Достигается удобство монтажа и снятия балки. 1 ил.

КОМПЕНСИРУЮЩИЙ МЕХАНИЗМ ПОДВЕСКИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к подвескам автомобиля. Компенсирующий механизм подвески транспортного средства содержит вал с эксцентриком, предназначенным для связи с рычагом подвески, рычаг и тягу рычага. Один конец рычага неподвижно соединен с валом, а другой шарнирно соединен с тягой рычага. Достигается снижение неподрессоренной массы подвески, увеличение полезного объема моторного и багажного отделений, повышение устойчивости автомобиля на криволинейных участках траектории его движения и исключение образования развала на таких криволинейных участках. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ РЫЧАГ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ

... 1. Соединительный рычаг для транспортных средств, имеющих первый вал, вставляемый через соединительное отверстие, выполненное на одном конце рычага, и второй вал, вставляемый через соединительное отверстие, выполненное на другом конце рычага, который подвержен воздействию сил кручения, растяжения или сжатия, прикладываемых обоими валами, отличающийся тем, что он содержит:конструкционные пластины, имеющие по меньшей мере две тонкие металлические пластины, которые обращены друг к другу и имеют на своих концах соединительные отверстия, через которые вставляются указанные первый вал и второй вал,пластмассовый промежуточный элемент, расположенный между указанными конструкционными пластинами, ипластмассовые наружные пластинчатые элементы, расположенные на наружной стороне каждой из указанных конструкционных пластин для зажатия указанного промежуточного элемента обеими указанными конструкционными пластинами,причем на каждой конструкционной пластине имеется выступающая часть, выступающая внутрь ...

РЕЗЬБОВОЙ СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ УЗЕЛ ДЛЯ РЫЧАГА ХОДОВОЙ ЧАСТИ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

СОЕДИНЕННЫЙ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ СТЫКОВОГО СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ПОЛЫЙ СТРУКТУРНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ ЗАМКНУТОГО СЕЧЕНИЯ

... 1. Полый элемент замкнутого сечения, выполненный из листового металла, содержащийверхний штампованный компонент из листового металла с по существу незамкнутым сечением, изготовленный посредством технологий штамповки и выполненный с двумя в основном параллельными выступающими вниз стыковочными фланцами;нижний штампованный компонент из листового металла с по существу незамкнутым сечением, изготовленный посредством технологий штамповки и выполненный с двумя в основном параллельными выступающими вверх стыковочными фланцами;причем указанные выступающие вверх и выступающие вниз стыковочные фланцы после штамповки подрезаны таким образом, чтобы взаимодополнять друг друга с тем, чтобы контактировать друг с другом вдоль стыка между верхним штампованным компонентом из листового металла и нижним штампованным компонентом из листового металла, и указанный стык функционально выполнен в виде стыкового сварного соединения структурного соединения между верхним штампованным компонентом из листового металла ...

ЦЕНТРАЛЬНЫЙ ШАРНИР ДЛЯ ТРЕХТОЧЕЧНОГО РЫЧАГА ПОДВЕСКИ

ПРИЦЕП ДЛЯ ГРУЗОВОГО АВТОМОБИЛЯ

... 1. Прицеп для грузового автомобиля, содержащий шасси (6) и по меньшей мере одну ось с независимой подвеской (1) колес, соединенную с шасси,при этом шасси (6) содержит центральный элемент (60), аподвеска колес содержитпервый нижний рычаг (10) подвески колес, соединенный с шасси с возможностью поворота относительно первой оси (18) поворота, проходящей по меньшей мере по существу в продольном направлении (7) шасси (6), с помощью первого конца (16) первого нижнего рычага (10) под центральным элементом (60) шасси,второй верхний рычаг (12) подвески колес, первый конец (22) которого соединен с возможностью поворота относительно второй оси (26) поворота с шасси (6),поворотный кулак (2), проходящий между вторым концом (15) первого рычага (10) подвески колес и вторым концом (20) второго рычага (12) подвески колес, соединяющий первый рычаг подвески колес со вторым рычагом подвески колес, при этом второй конец (15) первого рычага (10) подвески колес расположен на расстоянии (у) от первого конца (16 ...

БЕЗРЕЛЬСОВОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО С РАМОЙ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Безрельсовое транспортное средство, прежде всего грузовой автомобиль (NKW), с рамой транспортного средства и/или вспомогательной рамой (2, 2а), которая имеет расположенные, прежде всего, поперек и/или вдоль направления (F) движения контактные поверхности (10, 10а) в качестве соединительных поверхностей к другим конструктивным узлам (6, 7, 8, 12), которые присоединены через пронизывающие контактные поверхности (10, 10а) соединительные средства (11), отличающееся тем, что ось (13) соответствующего соединительного средства (11) проходит через пронизываемую им контактную поверхность (10, 10а) под отличающимся от 90° углом (α).2. Безрельсовое транспортное средство (1) по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что соответствующая ось (13) соединительного средства (11) проходит через пронизываемую им контактную поверхность (10, 10а) под углом (α) от 30° до 60° по отношению к находящемуся на контактной поверхности (10, 10а) вектору.3. Безрельсовое транспортное средство (1) по п. 2, отличающееся тем, что соответствующая ...

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TRAGKONSTRUKTION FUER EINE FAHRZEUGAUFHAENGUNG

Auxiliary frame for vehicle front suspension - makes use of three-cornered cross-member displaceable in relation to bearing bolt

The auxiliary frame (1) is for a vehicle suspension with a displaceably attached three-cornered cross member (2) for the front wheels (5) having leading bearings (3) spaced from rear bearings (4) with elastic bearings element (42). The rear bearings are so formed and dimensioned that the three cornered components are displaceable in relation to the rear bearing bolts (41) which are rigidly attached to the auxiliary frame and/or the vehicle bodywork. USE/ADVNATAGE - Method of improving the deformation behaviour of the front section of a vehicle structure without adversely affecting the running dynamics.

Radaufhängung für ein Antriebsrad eines Fahrzeuges

Automotive steering king pin assembly

An automotive steering wheel support assembly swivels on a bearing bolt (18) with outer rubber block (16) and holder (10,12). The assembly is secured at its ends (22,24) by bolts (26,28) extending into the bearing bolt (18), and having eye-shaped ends (22,24). The bolts (26,28) are manufactured separately to the bearing bolt (18) into which they are screwed.

Mit viskosem Fluid gefüllte elastische Buchse

Ball and socket joint has housing with cavity containing link pin with ball, bearing shell between housing and ball, and flange-like closure ring

The ball-and-socket joint consists of a housing (1) with cavity (2) containing a link pin (4) mounted with its ball (3). Between the housing and the ball is a bearing shell (5). A flange-type closure ring (7) formed on the side facing the link pin closes the cavity and tensions the bearing shell in the housing. The closure ring's inner shape follows the outer shape of the bearing shell and has a bulge by which the closure ring is pressed into the housing and engages with a cavity in the inner surface of the link housing.

FAHRZEUGAUFHAENGUNG

Device for changing the wheel setting of the wheels of motor vehicles

The device described serves to steer preferably the rear wheels (1) of a motor vehicle. The steering movement is applied to the wheel (1) by means of an electric motor (12) which, for this purpose, drives an adjustment spindle (13) which, by means of a nut (14) supported fixed in terms of rotation, displaces in the transverse direction of the vehicle (double arrow 6) the longitudinal arm (3), connected permanently to the wheel carrier, of the wheel suspension at its front end. A simple, compact and protected constructional unit is thus obtained. ...

Axle link bracket/crank axle for motor vehicles

The device has a trailing link with axle journal (2). The axle journal is born in a thin-walled needle sleeve (15), which is elastic in radial direction. Bearing needles (18.1-18.6) in a cage (17) are of different diameters. The diameter of the axle journal is larger than the inner generating circle of the bearing needle (18.1) with the largest diameter, and smaller than that of the bearing needle (18.6) with the smallest diameter.

Wheel suspension for steerable wheels of motor vehicles

In the suspension described for a steerable wheel (1), at least one link (4) connecting the wheel carrier (2) to the vehicle body (3) is designed so that with the steering movement it is also swivelled slightly about a vertical axis. In order to achieve a steering return of the locked wheel (1) into its straight-ahead position, a device (wide-based rubber bearing 10) is provided, which on the body-side articulation (8) opposes an elastic counter-moment to the link (4) when the said link (4) in top view is swivelled on the body side about a vertical axis from its position corresponding to the straight-ahead position of the wheel (1). ...

Elastische Vorrichtung zur Abstützung einer Fahrzeugsstruktur gegenüber einer Aufhängungsstruktur.

Spring steering wheel for wheel suspension of motor car, has outer sleeve retainer fixed to wheel-side attachment part, and coupling rod retainer provided with retaining element for fastening lower coupling rod bearing of coupling rod

The wheel (10) has an inner bush retainer (12) fixed to a vehicle-side attachment part. An outer sleeve retainer (13) is fixed to a wheel-side attachment part. A spring retainer (23) is positioned between the inner bush retainer and the outer sleeve retainer for arrangement of a spiral spring (14). A coupling rod retainer (19) is provided with a retaining element for fastening a lower coupling rod bearing (18) of a coupling rod (16). The rod retainer is positioned in a region between the inner bush retainer and the spring retainer. An oblong hole is formed at an edge of a tooth profile.

Rubber-metal bearing for trapezoidal-link in wheel suspension, has rubber elastic body fastened and arranged between outer bush and inner bush, where outer bush has front end surface at which leading elastic damping element is mounted

The rubber-metal bearing (6) has a rubber elastic body (10) fastened and arranged between an outer bush (8) and a coaxially aligned inner bush (9). The outer bush has a front end surface (11) at which a leading elastic damping element (13) is mounted. The outer bush has a rear end surface (12), at which a rear elastic damping element is mounted. The leading and rear elastic damping elements are arranged asymmetrically to each other. Multiple spaced leading and rear elastic damping elements are arranged on the front end surface face and on the rear end surface. An independent claim is included for trapezoidal-link for a wheel suspension, particularly independent suspension of unguided wheels of a motor vehicle.

Radaufhängungsanordnung

Eine Radaufhängungsanordnung (1) für ein Rad (2) eines Fahrzeugs umfasst einen Radträger (3), einen Querlenker (4), welcher gelenkig mit dem Radträger (3) verbunden ist, eine bogenförmige Führungsbahn (5), mit welcher der Querlenker (4) beweglich verbunden ist und welche wenigstens eine Karosserieverbindungsstelle (6) aufweist, und eine Radantriebswelle. Die Radaufhängungsanordnung (1) weist eine elektrische Maschine (7) zum Antreiben des Rades (2) auf, wobei die elektrische Maschine (7) einen Abtrieb aufweist, der mit der Radantriebswelle verbunden ist. Die elektrische Maschine (7) ist karosserieseitig gelagert.

AUFHÄNGUNGSLENKER

Ein sich in Längsrichtung erstreckender Aufhängungslenker 10 hat im Querschnitt eine I-Form. Bei diesem Aufhängungslenker 10 ist eine Linie La, die eine Kontur des Aufhängungslenkers 10 definiert, bezüglich oder gegenüber der Längsrichtung gebogen. Die Lage eines Verbinders 24 relativ zu einem Paar Flanschen 20, 22 ist gegenüber einer Kraftangriffslinie Lb so versetzt, dass eine sich durch einen Schubmittelpunkt S jedes Querschnitts des Aufhängungslenkers 10 erstreckende Linie Lc im Wesentlichen mit der Kraftangriffslinie Lb zusammenfällt. Diese Konstruktion kann eine Torsionsverformung des Aufhängungslenkers 10 unterdrücken, ohne dessen Baugröße in Breitenrichtung zu erhöhen. Des Weiteren kann der Schwerpunkt näher an der Kraftangriffslinie Lb liegen, wodurch eine Verringerung der Knickfestigkeit verringert wird.

Abfederung fuer Kraftfahrzeuge

VERFAHREN ZUR BEFESTIGUNG EINER ACHSE AN DER KAROSSERIE EINES KRAFTFAHRZEUGES UND LAGERBOCKANORDNUNG HIERFÜR

Lenkerlagerung, insbesondere fuer die Hinterachse von Kraftfahrzeugen

EINZELRADAUFHÄNGUNG DER VORDERRÄDER

Suspension frame for vehicle has lower sheet with pair of side sheets forming receiving sector for at least one rear lower arm, and middle sheet linking side sheets

The suspension frame has upper and lower sheets, and lower-arm holding sectors to right and left.. The lower sheet (9) which consists of a pair of side sheets (11-1, 11-2) which have a receiving sector for at least one rear arm of the transverse lower-arm suspension; and a middle sheet, which serves to connect the two side sheets to each other.

Koppellenkerachse mit verbesserten Nachlaufeigenschaften

Eine Koppellenkerachsen-Aufhängung 1 (CTBA für Englisch coupled torsion beam axle) hat verbesserte Nachlaufeigenschaften, welche den Spurwert eines Hinterrades HR so steuern, dass es nach innen eingelenkt werden kann während des Lenkens, wenn das Lenken ausgeführt wird, durch eine einfache Struktur. Die CTBA weist auf Längslenker 12 und Halterungen 13, an welchen Hinterräder mittels Haltern 14 (z. B. Halteklammern) jeweils montiert sind an beiden Enden eines Querverbinders 11, ein Zentralrohr 21, welches in einer Längsrichtung eines Fahrzeugs in der Mitte des Querverbinders 11 durchtritt, und eine Lenkerstange 22, von der ein Ende mit der Halterung 13 verbunden ist, und das andere Ende ist mit dem Zentralrohr 21 verbunden.

Elastisches Gelenk, insbesondere für die Radaufhängung eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Individual-wheel suspension for a steered axle

An individual-wheel suspension for a steered axle, particularly for passenger vehicles, is provided with two link arms, a spring-damper element being supported on one of the link arms. One end of each of the link arms is connected to a supporting joint on the wheel. The link arm on which the spring-damper element is supported is provided with a second arm as a torque support, which is supported on the body on an elastic buffer element.

Luftfederbock mit Lagerbohrungen

Luftfederbock (100; 100'), bestehend aus einem Federbockgehäuse (4) mit zwei beabstandet angeordneten Seitenwandungen (5, 6), die mit ihren Oberkanten (25) unterhalb eines zu einem Fahrzeugchassis gehörenden Trägers (2, 3) zu befestigen sind, wobei in die Seitenwandungen (5, 6) jeweils gegenüberliegende Lagerbohrungen (8, 9) eingebracht sind, in die Haltezapfen von Teilen der Achsfederung einzusetzen sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, - dass an der Außenseite der in Bezug auf das Fahrzeugchassis im Montagezustand innen liegenden Seitenwandung (6) des Federbockgehäuses (4) ein Winkelelement (10) mit zwei Winkelschenkeln (10.1; 10.2) angebracht ist, - von denen der eine Winkelschenkel (10.1) an der Außenseite der Seitenwandung anliegt und der andere Winkelschenkel (10.2) frei kragt und mit einem Querlenker (20) verbindbar ist, - dass der auf der Außenseite der Seitenwandung anliegende Winkelschenkel (10.1) eine Bohrung (16) aufweist, die von einem Gewindebolzen (11) durchsetzt ist, der für den ...

Hülsengummifeder für Lagerungen in einem Kraftfahrzeug

Einzelradaufhängung für ein Fahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einzelradaufhängung für ein Fahrzeug, umfassend einen Radträger zum Befestigen eines Rades, einen Längslenker der mit dem Radträger steif verbunden ist oder integral mit dem Radträger ausgebildet ist, und einen Zusatzlenker, der mittels eines ersten Lagers an einer Karosserie des Fahrzeugs befestigbar ist, der mittels eines zweiten elastischen Lagers am Längslenker befestigt ist, und der mittels eines dritten elastischen Lagers am Längslenker befestigt ist.

Federbeinbefestigungslagereinheit

Eine Federbeinbefestigungs- und Lageranordnung weist eine Federbeinbefestigung auf, die ein oberes und unteres Ende, eine zentrale Bohrung zum Aufnehmen eines Stoßdämpferendes und eine ringförmige obere Laufringfläche zwischen dem oberen und unteren Ende hat, und die sich umfänglich um die Bohrung erstreckt. Das obere Ende ist fest mit einem Fahrzeugkörper verbindbar und hat eine flache Anbringungsfläche, die gegen eine Fahrzeugfläche des Fahrzeugkörpers anordenbar ist. Ein erster Lagerlaufring ist auf der Befestigung angeordnet und ein Federsitz, der einen zweiten Lagerlaufring hat, ist bewegbar mit der Federbeinbefestigung gekoppelt. Der Sitz hat auch ein unteres Ende mit der Federeingriffsfläche, wie eine Mitte und einen Durchmesser hat, und der zweite Lagerlaufring ist so angeordnet, dass er axial von dem ersten Lagerlaufring beabstandet ist. Wälzkörper sind zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Lagerlaufring angeordnet, um ein Lager zu bilden.

Radaufhängung und Fahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Radaufhängung (1) für ein Fahrzeug, aufweisend ein Lagereinheit (2), an dem ein Fahrzeugrad drehbar lagerbar ist, einen Träger (7), an dem das Lagereinheit (2) um eine im Wesentlichen vertikale Lenkdrehachse (8) drehbar gelagert ist, einen Dämpfer (11), der einen drehfest mit dem Träger (7) verbundenen Zylinder (12), einen in dem Zylinder (12) verschiebbar angeordneten Kolben und eine mit dem Kolben verbundenen Kolbenstange (13) aufweist, und wenigstens ein Lagerelement (15), über das die Kolbenstange (13) mit einem Fahrzeugaufbau verbindbar ist. Um eine leichtgewichtigere Radaufhängung (1) für ein Fahrzeug bereitzustellen, die kostengünstiger herstellbar ist, ist zwischen dem Zylinder (12) einerseits und dem Kolben und/oder der Kolbenstange (13) andererseits wenigstens eine Verdrehsicherung angeordnet, mit der der Zylinder (12) gegen eine Verdrehung um seine Längsmittelachse (18) relativ zu dem Kolben bzw. der Kolbenstange (13) gesichert ist, wobei das Lagerelement ...

EINZELRADAUFHÄNGUNG

Kraftfahrzeuglenker

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kraftfahrzeuglenker (1) aufweisend zwei Profile (2, 3) aus einem metallischen Material, die beabstandet einander gegenüberliegend angeordnet sind und mit zumindest einem Kunststoffelement (11) aus faserverstärktem Kunststoff miteinander verbunden sind, wobei ein Kunststoffelement (11) insbesondere dazu vorgesehen ist als Federsitz die Aufnahme einer Kraftfahrzeugfeder zu ermöglichen. Ein solcher Kraftfahrzeuglenker (1) ist hinsichtlich Gewicht und Kosten optimiert.

Hilfsrahmen für Kraftfahrzeuge

Lagerbuchse für ein Fahrwerks- oder Getriebebauteil eines Kraftfahrzeuges

Lagerbuchse (2) für ein Fahrwerks- oder Getriebebauteil eines Kraftfahrzeuges, mit mindestens zwei unterschiedlich dicken Buchsenwandbereichen (2.1, 2.2), die eine in Umfangsrichtung der Lagerbuchse (2) verlaufende Vertiefung (4) definieren, wobei mindestens ein dickerer Buchsenwandbereich (2.1) der Lagerbuchse (2) eine Dicke (t1) aufweist, die kleiner als seine in Axialrichtung der Lagerbuchse (2) gemessene Breite (b1) ist, und wobei die in Axialrichtung der Lagerbuchse (2) gemessene Breite (b2) der Vertiefung (4) mindestens das 0,15-fache der Axiallänge (b3) der Lagerbuchse (2) beträgt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Lagerbuchse (2) aus mehreren Metallblechstreifen gebildet ist, die in eine rohrförmige Form umgeformt und durch Clinchen miteinander verbunden sind, wobei die in Umfangsrichtung der Lagerbuchse (2) umlaufende Vertiefung (4) durch zwei in Axialrichtung der Lagerbuchse (2) voneinander beabstandete Metallblechstreifen definiert ist, die jeweils mit einem dritten Metallblechstreifen ...

Querlenkeranordnung

Querlenkeranordnung (1) für eine Radaufhängung einer Achsanordnung eines Fahrzeugs, wobei die Querlenkeranordnung (1) zwei Querlenkerstreben (2a, 2b) aufweist, welche in der Art eines Dreiecksquerlenkers zueinander angeordnet sind. Jede Querlenkerstrebe (2a, 2b) weist einen karosserieseitigen Abschnitt (4a, 4b) auf und beide Querlenkerstreben (2a, 2b) weisen einen gemeinsamen radträgerseitigen Abschnitt (5) auf. Der radträgerseitige Abschnitt (5) weist ein Drehgelenk (9) auf. Die Querlenkeranordnung (1) weist eine kreisbogenförmigen Führungsbahn (3) auf. Die karosserieseitigen Abschnitte (4a, 4b) der beiden Querlenkerstreben (2a, 2b) sind mittels gleitender Lagerstellen (10a, 10b) gleitend auf einer kreisbogenförmigen Führungsbahn (3) gelagert, wobei die beiden Querlenkerstreben (2a, 2b) entlang der Führungsbahn (3) und um eine Rotationsachse (7) des Drehgelenks (9) bewegbar sind.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR DÄMPFUNG VON DREHBEWEGUNGEN EINER PENDELRADAUFHÄNGUNG EINES KRAFTFAHRZEUGES

Verbindung der die Raeder tragenden Schwingachsen mit dem Rahmen, insbesondere fuer Kraftfahrzeuge

Dual joint axle for driven wheel of vehicle, comprising lever for absorbing longitudinal forces joined to vertical axle

The wheel (1) is attached to a carrying element (2) moved by an upper (3) and a lower system of levers comprising a steering link (5), a transverse control arm (4), and a tie rod (6). The tie rod (6) absorbs the longitudinal forces created by the wheel (1) and is longitudinally positioned. A suspension strut (7) is inserted between the upper lever (3) and the tie rod (6). A swivel joint (8) is located at the outer end of tie rod (6) in order to join a transversally positioned stabilizer (9). The rotation axle (8) of the tie rod (6) is positioned in an angle in relation to the rotation axle (9a) of the stabilizer (9).

Radaufhängung für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Motor vehicle has container forming structural component of body especially as part of rear axle

The motor vehicle has a container (1, 2) forming a structural component of the body. The container can be a hollow cylindrical pressure container for gaseous or fluid medium. The housing for the container forms a part of the rear axle (3).

KURBELHALBACHSLAGERUNG FUER LASTFAHRZEUGE

RADAUFHAENGUNG FUER FAHRZEUGE

Double pendulum axle with large angled connecting rods has upper ends of wheel carriers supported by transverse connecting rods

The double pendulum axle with large angled connecting rods has the upper ends of the wheel carriers (e.g. 71) supported by transverse connecting rods (61, 62)on the installation side. The connecting rod arm pivots on this side and the connecting rod pivots (63-66) are pivoted to an installation aid frame.

Improved motor vehicle suspension system

... 956,532. Road vehicle suspensions. FORD MOTOR CO. Ltd. Aug. 24, 1962 [Sept. 13, 1961], No. 32666/62. Heading B7D. In a motor vehicle suspension there is provided spring means operative in a longitudinal direction and having two stages of resistance. As shown, the suspension comprises pivot arms 13 and 14 and a wheel supporting spindle 17. The inboard pivot 18 for the arm 14 comprises a resilient bush affording lateral pivoting movement of the arm 14 opposed by a strut 23 rigidly connected to the arm 14 and having a resilient connection, Fig. 2, to a bracket 24 carried by the vehicle body or frame. The bracket 24 has two load-bearing flanges 35 through which the strut 23 passes, lateral forces being transmitted through a nut 29, shoulder 27, washers 28 and 32, and a pair of resilient pucks 25, 26 which are not preloaded. A resilient puck 33 of low rate is positioned above the bracket 24 and a flexible cable 34 is secured to a ball 37 bearing upon a plate 38 and a threaded cylindrical member ...

Wheel restraint system

VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION ARM ARRANGEMENTS

... 1322071 Road vehicle suspensions MOULTON DEVELOPMENTS Ltd 19 April 1971 [30 Jan 1970] 4622/70 Heading B7D A vehicle wheel suspension arm has its inner end 4 engaging the outer shells of an axially spaced pair of resilient torsion bushes 5, 6 which each comprise inner and outer cylindrical rubber bodies 7, 8 bonded to an intermediate metal sleeve 9 and have inner shells 11 mounted on a bush 12 carried by a pivot shaft 1 fixed to the vehicle body 3 through rubber bushes 33. An hydraulic displacer unit 23 acting on the arm is carried by a casing 20 which has journal portions 21 mounted on the shaft 1, resilient means 25 being interposed between the casing 20 and the body 3 to resist rotation of the casing.

Device for suspending a steerable wheel

A RESILIENTLY COMPLIANT SWIVEL BEARING FOR VEHICLE PARTS

RESILIENTLY COMPLIANT SWIVEL BEARING

A resiliently compliant swivel bearing for vehicle parts has an elastomeric spring element 14 bonded between an inner and an outer bearing element 12, 11, into which springing element 14 two diametrically opposite, elongate recesses 16, 18 passing axially through the space between the two bearing elements 11, 12 are moulded. Two radial webs 20, 22 remaining due to these recesses assume the support of high forces, the maximum radial resilience made possible by the recesses being selected so that the radial webs 20, 22 are not overloaded as regards shear stress. In order to impart a radial resilience which is greater than the maximum possible radial deflection of the inner bearing element 12 relative to the outer bearing element 11, the latter is connected in resiliently compliant fashion, in each case adjacent to one of the elongate recesses 16, 18 of the springing element 14, to a carrier element 36 which can be secured on a vehicle part. Such connection may be effected by rubber members ...

Air suspensions for vehicles

A vehicle wheel guide arrangement

SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING AUTOMOBILE WHEEL

Motorised karts

Vehicle suspension

Vehicle suspension systems

Agricultural tractor

A rolling chassis assembly for a vehicle

A rear wheel suspension for a motor vehicle

A rear wheel suspension for an automobile is provided. The rear wheel suspension includes a wheel carrier 2 for a rotatable bearing of a rear wheel 1, which has at an end on the body side a bearing for connection to a body 3 with an axle 7, a bush 6 and a base frame 5. The axle 7 rests in the bush 6, and the axle 7 is also arranged on a bearing region 2.1 of the wheel carrier 2; and the bush 6 rests in a recess of the base frame 5.

Improvements in or relating to wheel suspension arrangements on vehicle chassis

... 969,893. Road vehicle suspensions. REGIE NATIONALE DES USINES RENAULT. Oct. 31, 1960 [Nov. 6, 1959], No. 37328/60. Heading B7D. The wheel-supporting arm 2 of a motor vehicle has a tie-rod 5 attached to the chassis 3 by a resilient bearing consisting of a rubber block 6 clamped between a pair of pressed metal shells 7, 8 and secured to a tube 9 for a pivot-pin 11 having its intermediate portion located on the extension of the axis a-b of the arm 2. The block 6, may be of synthetic rubber, be prestressed and have a spherical or sphere-conical shape. The shells 7, 8 may be assembled by crimping.

Air suspensions for vehicles

Human-propellable vehicle

A human-propellable vehicle 1 is described. The vehicle 1 comprises a chassis 2, and a rear wheel assembly 5 mounted to a rear portion of the chassis 2. The rear wheel assembly 5 comprises a double wishbone suspension assembly, each wishbone 14, 22 of the double wishbone suspension assembly being coupled to the chassis 2 at first and second coupling points 10, 16, 20, 30, the second coupling point 16, 30 for each wishbone being closer to the rear of the chassis 2, and closer to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, than the first coupling point 10, 20 for that wishbone. By using a double wishbone set up at the rear of the bike instead of the more conventional trailing arm type set up it is possible to control weight transfer more efficiently. By providing a second coupling point 16, 30 for each wishbone which is closer to the rear of the chassis 2, and closer to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, than the first coupling point 10, 20 for that wishbone, it is possible to utilise a double ...

Vehicle suspension system

Vehicle suspension

A vehicle suspension for supporting the body or chassis of a vehicle, the suspension comprising two leading (5, 6) and two trailing (7, 8) suspension arms, each arm mounted for pivotal movement about a respective hinge axis (9-12), the suspension further comprising a balancing hub (13) for attachment to the vehicle body or chassis in a configuration in which at least one part of the hub is free to rotate relative to the vehicle body or chassis about at least one pivotal position, and each suspension arm being connected to the balancing hub at a position of the suspension arm spaced from a respective hinge axis whereby pivotal movement of the suspension arm applies a force to the balancing hub. The balancing hub may comprise a plurality of flexible members, at least one of which may be a metallic spring or an elastomeric spring, or the balancing hub may be a solid body of rigid material.

Improvements relating to wheel-suspensions for motor vehicles

... 1,137,807. Independent rear suspensions. DAIMLER-BENZ A.G. 15 March, 1967 [16 March, 1966], No. 12203/67. Heading B7D. In a motor vehicle rear suspension including a wheel carrier 12 connected to the vehicle superstructure 10 by oppositely extending links 13, 14, one link 13 is connected to the carrier 12 by a pivot 16 having a transverse axis and to the superstructure 10 by spaced pivots 15, and the other link 14 connects the carrier 12 to the superstructure 10 with resilience or pivotability in all directions and is constructed or mounted to yield principally in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. As shown, the link 14 is formed in two sections 20, 21 telescopically connected by a piston 22 slidable in a cylinder 23 and maintained in mid-position by springs 24, 25 or rubber buffers. Universal pivots 17, 18 connect the link 14 to the carrier 12 and superstructure 10. In Fig. 2 (not shown), the link is formed by an arm of a transverse stabilizer bar mounted at each end in a bearing ...

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO VEHICLES

A vehicle suspension

Vehicle

REAR AXLE SUSPENSION OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES

Improvements in or relating to wheel suspensions

... 805,928. Hinges and pivots. THOMPSON PRODUCTS, Inc. Oct. 24, 1956 [Nov. 1, 1955], No. 32445/55. Class 65(2) [Also in Group XXXII] A road-vehicle spring-suspension (see Group XXXII) comprises a resilient joint consisting of a shaft 21, Fig. 3, mounted for rotation within a body 31 of resilient material supported in a housing 25 and arranged to be confined and compressed axially of the shaft 21 on lateral movement thereof. The resilient body 31 comprises a rubber sleeve which is journalled on the pin 21 by means of a sleeve 29 of nylon or polyethylene. The pin 21 has a head 21d with a spherically convex portion which engages, with the interposition of a nylon liner 35, a spherically recessed end-plate 28 of the housing 25. A lubricant retaining seal 19 is provided. In operation, free relative rotation between the pin 21 and the housing 25, is provided by the bearing action of the sleeve 29 and the liner 35. On relative lateral movement between the pin 21 and the housing 25, the convex portion ...

Bush for a vehicle suspension

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A WHEEL SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT

Improvements relating to the suspension of swingable half axles on the frame of a motor vehicle

... 826,210. Mounting axle casings. DAIMLER-BENZ A. G. Aug. 12, 1957 [Aug. 11, 1956], No. 25397/57. Classes 79(2), 79(3) and 79(4) In a suspension for swingable half-axles 28, 29, Fig. 5, an axle carrier 9 rigidly connected to one half-axle 28 is supported through a pivot pin 27 on longitudinally aligned bearings 12, 13, Fig. 1, suspended from the vehicle frame by struts arranged in different planes intersecting in the common axis of the bearings. In one example struts 15, 16, 19 in a vertical plane through the bearings 12, 13 are connected to crossmembers 17, 18 of the vehicle frame and a pair of struts 21, 22 in a plane at an angle to the vertical are connected to a single point on the cross-member 17. The bearings are interconnected by a strut 20 which may be detachable from the bearings 12, 13 or welded to lower removable bearing halves. In another example the bearings are supported by two similar arrangements of struts arranged in planes disposed symmetrically on each side of the vertical ...

Train of aft wheels of motor vehicle.

Assembly of suspension arm of wheel of vehicle.

Suspension of vehicle with longitudinal arm of wheel

Assembly of suspension arm of wheel of vehicle.

Device of fastener of tie of arm of wheel on automobile chassis.

Assembly of suspension arm of wheel of vehicle.

FLEXIBLE CAMP, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF THE REAR AXLE SUBCARRIER AT A FREE BASIC BODY OF A PASSENGER CAR OR THE DRIVING CAB OF A TRUCK AT THE VEHICLE FRAME

TRUCK WITH LOW ONE, EVEN ONE DRIVING CAB GROUND

JOINT DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A HANGING UP ARM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

INTEGRATED SUPPORT ARM HANGING UP SYSTEM FOR AXLES

Задняя зависимая подвеска транспортного средства

Задняя зависимая подвеска транспортного средства, содержащая продольные реактивные штанги, выполненные с возможностью шарнирного крепления своими концами посредством кронштейнов на мосту и раме, поперечную штангу, шарнирно закрепленную на мосту и раме, упругие элементы, отличающаяся тем, что упругие элементы выполнены упруго-демпфирующими в виде активных гидропневматических рессор, нижней частью закреплены через ось к кронштейну крепления на мосту транспортного средства, а верхней частью через ось - к кронштейну крепления на раме, продольные реактивные штанги установлены попарно между гидропневматическими рессорами и закреплены шарнирно своими концами с одной стороны на правом и левом кронштейнах крепления к раме, а с другой стороны - кронштейнах крепления к мосту, при этом поперечная штанга выполнена реактивной с изгибом. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 165 671 U1 (51) МПК B60G 7/02 (2006.01) B60G 9/04 (2006.01) B60G 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2016108463/11, 09.03.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 09.03.2016 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество "КАМАЗ" (RU) (45) Опубликовано: 27.10.2016 Бюл. № 30 1 6 5 6 7 1 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Задняя зависимая подвеска транспортного средства, содержащая продольные реактивные штанги, выполненные с возможностью шарнирного крепления своими концами посредством кронштейнов на мосту и раме, поперечную штангу, шарнирно закрепленную на мосту и раме, упругие элементы, отличающаяся тем, что упругие элементы выполнены упруго-демпфирующими в виде активных гидропневматических рессор, нижней частью закреплены через ось к кронштейну крепления на мосту транспортного средства, а верхней частью через ось - к кронштейну крепления на раме, продольные реактивные штанги установлены попарно между гидропневматическими рессорами и закреплены шарнирно своими концами с одной стороны на ...

Transverse Link On A Motor Vehicle

The invention relates to a transverse link ( 1 ) having a main body ( 2 ), which has at least one first fixing region ( 4 ) pivotal attachment to a vehicle frame element, the first fixing region ( 4 ) having a journal ( 9 ), which is surrounded by a bearing bush ( 23 ). The proposal is to arrange in the region of the first fixing region ( 4 ) a stop region ( 19 ), which is interrupted when viewed in the circumferential direction, resulting in the formation of diametrically opposite thickened portions ( 21, 22 ), which are arranged between the main body ( 2 ) and the first fixing region ( 4 ) and are embodied in such a way that only forces acting in the lateral and vertical directions are absorbed when the main body ( 2 ) is twisted out of the neutral position thereof, about a vertical axis (Y) of a second fixing region ( 3 ), and the respective thickened portion ( 21, 22 ) strikes against corresponding stop elements ( 27, 28 ) of the bearing bush ( 23 ) by means of the respective stop surface ( 24, 26 ) thereof.

Apex internal mounting arrangement for a v-configuration torque rod

A V-shaped torque rod includes an apex joint assembly that is attached to a component of a vehicle using only a single fastener. The apex joint assembly includes a housing, an inner metal, an elastomeric member disposed between the housing and the inner metal and a post that engages the inner metal. The single fastener extends through the inner metal and through the post to secure the apex joint assembly to the vehicle. The post can be a tapered post or the post can be a non-tapered post.

Three wheeled vehicle

A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface.

Wheel suspension for motor vehicles

A wheel suspension for motor vehicles includes at least one upper control arm, in particular an upper transverse control arm, and at least one lower control arm, in particular a lower transverse control arm, which are hinged on the body of the motor vehicle suspension on the one hand, and on the other hand are connected to a wheel carrier, thus forming a preferred, substantially vertical steering axle. At least one suspension spring and at least one shock absorber are provided. The at least one suspension spring and/or the at least one shock absorber are designed to be rotatable.

Bump stopper

In a bump stopper ( 115 ) attached to a main frame ( 10 ) of a chassis frame ( 9 ) of a vehicle ( 1 ), a stopper body ( 116 ) is a panel which is, as viewed in a cross section along a horizontal direction, formed in a bag shape having an opening on an inner side in a vehicle width direction and formed so as to have openings at upper and lower ends. The stopper body ( 116 ) is attached to an outer surface of the main frame ( 10 ) at front and rear attachment parts ( 116 c, 116 d ) which are end parts of the panel positioned at sides of the opening on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. A contact member ( 118 ) contacting an arm ( 92 ) is attached to the stopper body ( 116 ) so as to be positioned in the vicinity of a lower opening ( 116 ) of the stopper body ( 116 ).

Toe correct bush

To provide a toe correct bush having excellent durability and a novel structure, the toe correct bush effectively achieving improvement in running stability during steering with a toe correction function and improvement in straight line performance with an intermediate restraining plate. A first intermediate restraining member is provided between opposing surfaces of an inner inclined portion and an outer inclined portion and is fixed to a compression rubber, the first intermediate restraining member spreading and being isolated from the opposing surfaces of the inner inclined portion and the outer inclined portion. A second intermediate restraining member is provided independent from the first intermediate restraining member between opposing surfaces of an inner flange and an outer flange and is fixed to a connecting rubber, the second intermediate restraining member spreading and being isolated from the opposing surfaces of the inner flange and the outer flange.

Low-friction bush for vehicle

A low-friction bush for a vehicle may include an inner pipe having a spherical portion being convex toward the outside, a bearing seat configured to be in rolling contact with an outer surface of the spherical portion of the inner pipe, wherein each entrance of the bearing seat may be spaced from the spherical portion of the inner pipe, a sealing member sealingly mounted between each end of the inner pipe and the entrance of the bearing seat, a plastic housing integrally injection-molded on an outer surface of the bearing seat and an outer surface of the sealing member, an outer pipe spaced from an outer circumference of the plastic housing, and a vibration-proof rubber filled in a space between the outer pipe and the plastic housing to integrate the outer pipe and the plastic housing.

SINGLE-AXIS DAMPING JOINT FOR CONNECTING CHASSIS COMPONENTS FOR VEHICLES

The present invention relates to a single-axis damping joint for connecting chassis components for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a single-axis damping joint for connecting chassis components for a vehicle, capable of improving performance of absorbing forward and backward vibration of a vehicle body and vibration due to distortion force while improving durability. 1. A single-axis damping joint for connecting chassis components for a vehicle , comprising:a ball stud including a spherical portion on an axis;bearings disposed so as to induce rotation of the ball stud in an axis direction;a sheet member configured to support an external circumferential surface of the bearing;a buffer member disposed at an external circumferential surface of the sheet member; andan outer pipe configured to protect the sheet member from the outside while being in close contact with the external circumferential surface of the sheet member and coupled to one end of a lower arm.2. The single-axis damping joint of claim 1 , wherein the bearing is disposed so as to be in rolling-contact with an external circumferential surface of the spherical portion of the ball stud.3. The single-axis damping joint of claim 2 , wherein the bearing is made of a synthetic resin material claim 2 , and has a plurality of protrusions at an external circumferential surface of the bearing in a circumferential direction.4. The single-axis damping joint of claim 2 , wherein the bearings make at least one pair separated from and coupled to each other claim 2 , and the pair of bearings is fitted to both sides of the shaft with the spherical portion interposed therebetween claim 2 , and has a ring-shaped recess and a ring-shaped protrusion corresponding to each other at respective edge ends facing each other.5. The single-axis damping joint of claim 1 , wherein ring-shaped sealing members configured to prevent foreign substances and water from passing through from the outside are disposed at both ends of the ...

Suspension mounting structure for vehicle

An object of the present invention is to effectively ensure the rigidity of supporting a front suspension with a simple configuration, without increasing the weight of a vehicle body. In a suspension mounting structure for a vehicle in which a front suspension is supported by sub frames 3 , the sub frames 3 have a pair of right and left side sub frames 9 that extend in a front-rear direction of a vehicle in lower parts of front side frames 2 ; and a rear sub cross member 11 that couples rear end parts of the right and left side frames 9 to each other. Rear parts of the sub frames 9 are provided with: lower arm supporting parts for swingably and elastically displaceably supporting lower arms 41 of the front suspension; first fixing parts 31 that rigidly bond a rear end part of the rear sub cross member 11 to a bottom surface of a vehicle body; and second fixing parts 40 that rigidly bond side end parts of the rear sub cross member 11 to the bottom surface of the vehicle body at positions that are offset outward from the first fixing parts 31 in a vehicle width direction.

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING DIRECT DRIVE AXLES TO A BACKBONE FRAME

A transaxle assembly () for mounting a drive axle assembly () to a vehicle backbone frame () includes a suspension body () having a receiving cavity () for receiving the backbone frame, and a plurality of frame members () disposed generally transversely to the suspension body. The plurality of frame members () are pivotally attached to the suspension body () at an upper end () of the frame members. The transaxle assembly () also includes a receiving structure () that receives the plurality of frame members at a lower end () of the frame members (). The receiving structure () has a receiving hole () that is generally parallel with the backbone frame for receiving the drive axle assembly (). A cylinder () extends between the suspension body () and the receiving structure (). 1. A transaxle assembly for mounting a drive axle assembly to a vehicle backbone frame , comprising:a suspension body having a receiving cavity for receiving the backbone frame;a plurality of frame members disposed generally transversely to the suspension body, the plurality of frame members pivotally attached to the suspension body at an upper end of the frame members;a receiving structure receiving the plurality of frame members at a lower end of the frame members, the receiving structure having a receiving hole that is generally parallel with the backbone frame for receiving the drive axle assembly; anda cylinder extending between the suspension body and the receiving structure.2. The transaxle assembly of wherein the suspension body is tubular-shaped.3. The transaxle assembly of wherein the receiving hole is configured to receive a walking beam of the drive axle assembly.4. The transaxle assembly of wherein the plurality of frame members comprise an upper sub-frame member having a general Y-shape claim 1 , and a lower sub-frame member having a general Y-shape.5. The transaxle assembly of wherein the upper sub-frame member and the lower sub-frame member are generally parallel.6. The transaxle ...

Crossmember assembly for vehicles

A crossmember assembly for a vehicle may include an upper panel; a pair of lower panels assembled at a lower side of both end portions of the upper panel to form a first box, a center lower panel, a middle portion of which is assembled to a lower middle portion of the upper panel, and a front side lower arm mounting panel and a rear side lower arm mounting panel that are disposed at a lower front side and a lower rear side of the crossmember assembly, respectively, and mounted to the both end portions of the upper panel to house a lower arm.

SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

A suspension assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a fixed bracket, a suspension arm mounted between two mounting flanges of the bracket, a spacer mounted in a bore of a flange of the bracket, and an articulation shaft mounted through the flanges, the suspension arm. and the spacer. The spacer includes an inner ring in which the articulation shaft is mounted An end face of the inner ring is adapted to be pressed, along a longitudinal axis of the shaft, against a lateral face of the suspension arm. The spacer includes, between its inner ring and the bore in which the spacer is mounted, a deformable sleeve, deformable along die longitudinal axis under a shear effort and adapted to slide with respect to the inner ring or to the bracket, along the longitudinal axis. 1. Suspension assembly for an automotive vehicle , comprising:a fixed bracket,a suspension arm mounted between two mounting flanges of the bracket,a spacer mounted in a bore of a flange of the bracket, an articulation shaft mounted through the flanges, the suspension arm and the spacer,wherein:the spacer comprises an inner ring in which the articulation shaft is mounted,an end face of the inner ring is adapted to be pressed, along a longitudinal axis (X-X′) of the shaft, against a lateral face of the suspension, arm,the spacer comprises, between its inner ring and the bore in which the spacer is mounted, a deformable sleeve, deformable along the longitudinal axis under a shear effort and adapted to slide with respect to the inner ring or to the bracket, along the longitudinal axis.2. Suspension assembly according to claim 1 , comprising means to block displacements of the deformable sleeve with respect to the inner ring or to the bracket claim 1 , along the longitudinal axis of the shaft.3. Suspension assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the deformable sleeveis blocked in translation with respect to the bracket, along the longitudinal axis of the shaft:{'b': '540', 'by a shoulder () of the bore in ...

Wheel Strut for Vehicle Suspension

The invention relates to a rubber metal bearing for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle comprising an elastic rubber body () arranged between an outer bushing () and an inner bushing () aligned coaxially therewith and fastened thereto. The outer bushing () has a front frontal surface () to which at least one front elastic rubber damping element () is attached, and a rear frontal surface () to which at least one rear elastic rubber damping element () is attached, wherein the front and rear rubber damping elements () are arranged asymmetrically to one another. 11089. A rubber metal bearing for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle comprising an elastic rubber body () arranged between an outer bushing () and an inner bushing () aligned coaxially therewith and fastened thereto ,wherein{'b': 8', '11', '13', '12', '13', '13, 'the outer bushing () has a front frontal surface () to which at least one front elastic rubber damping element () is attached, and a rear frontal surface () to which at least one rear elastic rubber damping element () is attached, wherein the front and rear rubber damping elements () are arranged asymmetrically to one another.'}2. The rubber metal bearing as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 13', '11', '12, 'in each case a plurality of front and rear rubber damping elements (), spaced apart from one another, are arranged on the front frontal surface () and on the rear frontal surface ().'}3. The rubber metal bearing as claimed in or claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '13', 'the front and rear rubber damping elements () in each case have different lengths and/or widths and/or heights.'}4. The rubber metal bearing as claimed in one of the preceding claims claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 13', '11', '13', '12', '11', '12, 'the front rubber damping elements () are arranged in a front peripheral portion of the front frontal surface () and the rear rubber damping elements () are arranged in a rear peripheral portion of the rear frontal surface (), wherein the front peripheral ...

Knuckle and bushing assembly

A suspension coupling for use in a vehicle suspension system the suspension coupling including a knuckle and bushing assembly wherein the knuckle member is a cast aluminum piece having a passage for receiving a two-piece bushing having a formed, metal inner member and a molded, elastomeric outer member having extension members at each end. The bushing member is press-fit into the knuckle member and exhibits higher stiffness in the radial and axial directions and lower stiffness in the torsional and conical directions.

Motor-vehicle suspension system with transverse control arms and central leaf spring connecting the arms

A motor-vehicle suspension system comprises, for each wheel, at least one transverse control arm having an outermost end articulated to a respective wheel support and an innermost end articulated to the frame of the motor vehicle. A transverse leaf spring is set centrally between the two transverse arms, and has its ends connected to the innermost ends of the transverse arms. The connection of each transverse arm to the leaf spring is such as to enable oscillations of the transverse arm in a substantially horizontal plane with respect to the leaf spring and minor relative sliding between the connected ends of the arm and the leaf spring in the longitudinal direction of the leaf spring.

CONTROL ARM WITH SOCKET

A control arm for a vehicle suspension is provided. The control arm includes a control arm body having a connector for attachment to a wheel assembly, a horizontal bushing for coupling the control arm with a vehicle frame and a vertical socket for also coupling the control arm with a vehicle frame. The vertical socket has a housing which is press fit into an opening of the control arm body and a stud which extends through the housing for engagement with the vehicle frame. A bearing is positioned within the housing between the housing and the stud. The stud has a rounded outer surface, and the bearing has a rounded inner surface for allowing rotational movement of the bearing and housing relative to the stud. A retainer member is in engagement with the housing and the bearing for retaining the bearing in the inner bore of the housing. 1. A control arm for a vehicle suspension , comprising:a control arm body having a connector for attachment to a wheel assembly and a horizontal bushing that extends in a longitudinal direction for coupling said control arm body with a vehicle frame;a housing press-fit into an opening in said control arm body, said housing extending along a vertical axis between open first and second ends, and said housing having an inner bore which extends between said open first and second ends;a bearing disposed within said inner bore of said housing, said bearing having a curved inner surface;a retainer member in engagement with said bearing and said housing and retaining said bearing within said inner bore of said housing; anda stud extending through said inner bore of said housing past said open first and second ends for engaging the vehicle frame on opposite sides of said housing, and said stud having a curved outer surface in sliding engagement with said curved inner surface of said bearing for allowing rotational movement of said housing and said control arm body relative to said stud and the vehicle frame.2. The control arm as set forth in ...

Trailing arm suspension beam assembly

A suspension assembly includes an axle member, a first trailing beam assembly and a second trailing beam assembly. The first trailing beam assembly and the second trailing beam assembly each include a first end operably coupled to a vehicle frame and a second end that includes a downwardly opening recess, wherein the recess includes an outer periphery, the axle member is positioned within the recess, and wherein a weld extends about the entire periphery of the recess, thereby securing the trailing beams to the axle member.

OFFSET INCLINED SUSPENSION

An independent suspension for a steerable wheel has a support member that is inclined so that the movement of the wheel as it travels over an obstacle includes a rearward vector. The steering spindle is positioned in such a way that it is not perpendicular to the support member, but is angled to provide the desired caster angle, which may vary between embodiments. 1. An offset inclined suspension apparatus comprising:a support member hingedly coupled to a vehicle about a hinge axis that is tilted downward from forward at a hinge angle of at least 10 degrees; anda steering spindle comprising a stub axle to mount a wheel, the steering spindle pivotally coupled to the support member about a steering axis that is tilted from vertical at a caster angle no larger than 4 degrees less than the hinge angle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support member is a lower support member claim 1 , the hinge axis is a lower hinge axis claim 1 , and the hinge angle is a lower hinge angle claim 1 , the apparatus further comprising:an upper support member hingedly coupled to the vehicle about an upper hinge axis that is tilted downward from forward at an upper hinge angle;wherein the steering spindle is pivotally coupled between the lower support member and the upper support member about the steering axis.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the lower hinge angle and the upper hinge angle vary by less than 10 degrees.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a length of the lower support member is about the same as a length of the upper support member claim 2 , and the lower hinge axis is substantially parallel to the upper hinge axis.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hinge angle is between 10 degrees and 45 degrees claim 1 , and the caster angle is between 0 degrees and ⅔ of the hinge angle.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an axis of the stub axle is behind the steering axis.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the steering spindle is pivotally coupled between the ...

Rear integration of a suspension system and fuel tanks in fuel cell vehicles

A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.

Wind-up control link

A vehicle suspension may include a leaf spring, a link member and a bumper. The leaf spring may include first and second ends and a body extending between the first and second ends. The first end may be pivotably coupled to a first mounting structure and may be configured to pivot relative to a vehicle chassis. The second end may be pivotably coupled to a second mounting structure and may be configured to pivot relative to the vehicle chassis. The body may engage a third mounting structure configured to secure the body relative to a vehicle axle. The link member may include a first end pivotably coupled to the first mounting structure and a second end pivotably coupled to the third mounting structure. The bumper may extend downward from the link member toward the leaf spring.

REAR INTEGRATION OF A SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND FUEL TANKS IN FUEL CELL VEHICLES

A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank. 1. A fuel storage system for a vehicle comprising:a support system adapted to be coupled to the vehicle, wherein the support system is a subframe including a plurality of spaced apart rails;a first fuel tank coupled to the support system; anda suspension system coupled to the first fuel tank and comprising control arms configured to minimize movement of the vehicle, wherein the suspension system, the support system, and the first fuel tank cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and reaction loads.2. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rails are disposed on an undercarriage of the vehicle.3. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rails extend in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.4. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein the first fuel tank is directly coupled to at least two of the rails to provide cross-support to the support system.5. The storage system of claim 4 , further comprising a second fuel tank directly coupled to at least two of the rails to provide cross-support to the support system.6. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein the support system further comprises at least one cross rail extending between two of the rails in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle claim 1 , the at least one cross rail providing cross-support to the support system.7. The storage system of claim 6 , wherein the support system comprises at least two of the cross rails and a support rail extends between adjacent ones of the cross rails.8. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the control arms is pivotally coupled to the first fuel tank and a wheel assembly ...

Vehicle suspension cradle structure

A front unit of a motor vehicle includes a transverse beam forming a casing with a steering rack and having, at ends of the transverse beam, protuberances arranged to be fixed to a receiving structure of the vehicle. The front unit also includes two suspension arms, each positioned at one of the ends of the transverse beam and each having at least one first and one second pivot joint. The transverse beam includes a fixing interface to receive a single pivot joint of each of the suspension arms.

MOTOR VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION

A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle including a control arm having a control arm portion and a cantilever spring portion fixed to the control arm portion. A retainer spaced from the control arm connects the cantilever spring portion to a vehicle subframe. The control arm portion may be made at least partly of fiber-reinforced plastic and having a wheel connecting point for a wheel carrier and at least one superstructure connecting point for a vehicle superstructure, for mounting pivotally about a pivot axis S. The spring portion may also be made at least partly from fiber-reinforced plastic. 1. A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle comprising:a control arm including a control arm portion and a spring portion;said control arm portion made at least partly of fiber-reinforced plastic and having a wheel connecting point for a wheel carrier and at least one superstructure connecting point for a vehicle superstructure, for mounting pivotally about a pivot axis;said spring portion made at least partly from fiber-reinforced plastic and connected rigidly by material fit to the control arm portion; anda spring connecting point spaced from said pivot axis connecting said spring portion to the vehicle superstructure.2. The wheel suspension as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spring portion is produced integrally with the control arm portion.3. The wheel suspension of wherein the control arm unit is formed as a transverse control arm claim 1 , wherein the pivot axis corresponds to the X-axis of the motor vehicle.4. The wheel suspension of wherein the spring connecting point is arranged above the pivot axis.5. The wheel suspension of wherein the spring portion runs at least mostly at an angle between 60° and 120° over a plane running through the pivot axis and the wheel connecting point.6. The wheel suspension of wherein the spring portion is connected to the control arm portion in the region of the pivot axis.7. The wheel suspension of wherein the spring connecting point is ...

SUSPENSION MEMBER

A suspension member includes: a front frame including a front cross member extending in a vehicle width direction; a rear frame at least partially made of light metal and including a rear cross member extending in the vehicle width direction, the rear frame being placed on a vehicle rear side of the front frame and joined to the front frame; and a protective member joined to the rear cross member so as to form a closed section together with the rear cross member. 1. A suspension member comprising:a front frame including a front cross member extending in a vehicle width direction;a rear frame at least partially made of light metal and including a rear cross member extending in the vehicle width direction, the rear frame being placed on a vehicle rear side of the front frame and joined to the front frame; anda protective member joined to the rear cross member so as to form a closed section together with the rear cross member.2. The suspension member according to claim 1 , whereinat least one of the rear cross member and the protective member is partially made of iron.3. The suspension member according to claim 1 , whereinthe protective member is joined to a front end and a rear end of the rear cross member in a vehicle front-rear direction so as to form the closed section.4. The suspension member according to claim 1 , wherein:the rear cross member includes a forward rear cross portion made of iron at a position including a center of the rear cross member, in the vehicle width direction, on a front side of the rear cross member in a vehicle front-rear direction; anda front closed section is formed by the protective member and the forward rear cross portion.5. The suspension member according to claim 1 , whereinthe protective member is made of light metal and covers a front end and a forward bottom face of the rear cross member in a vehicle front-rear direction.6. The suspension member according to claim 2 , wherein:the closed section is formed over a whole length of ...

Side-by-side all terrain vehicle

A side by side vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame having frame tubes extending from a front to a rear. A vehicle seat frame is positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and positions a seat frame at a raised position relative to the frame tubes. A powertrain is positioned rearward of the vehicle seat frame and is coupled to the vehicle frame. Side by side seats are supported by the seat frame; and one or more storage units are positioned under the side by side seats. The side by side vehicle also has a rear suspension comprising at least one rear alignment arm coupled to each side of a rear of the vehicle frame, where the alignment arms are coupled to the vehicle frame at front and rear connection points. A distance between the front connection points is greater than a distance between the rear connection points, and at least a portion of the powertrain is positioned between the front connection points of the alignment arms.

TOE CORRECTION BUSHING AND REAR SUSPENSION DEVICE

A toe correction bushing including: an inner cylinder; a tubular damping mechanism which surrounds the inner cylinder; a retaining cylinder which surrounds the damping mechanism; an outer cylinder which surrounds the retaining cylinder; and an outer elastic body which connects the outer cylinder and the retaining cylinder. The retaining cylinder includes a bottom plate portion which extends inward in a radial direction from an end portion of the retaining cylinder on one side of an axial direction and a crimped portion which is located at an end portion on the other side of the axial direction and is crimped on the inside of the radial direction. The outer cylinder includes a facing surface which faces the one side of the axial direction and faces a part of a vehicle body. The facing surface is provided with a cushioning elastic body. 1. A toe correction bushing for connecting a trailing arm and a vehicle body to each other comprising:an inner cylinder which is fixed to the vehicle body;a tubular damping mechanism which surrounds the inner cylinder from an outside of a radial direction;a retaining cylinder which surrounds the damping mechanism from the outside of the radial direction;an outer cylinder which surrounds the retaining cylinder from the outside of the radial direction and is fixed to the trailing arm; andan outer elastic body which connects the outer cylinder and the retaining cylinder to each other,wherein the damping mechanism includes an inner elastic body which is located between the inner cylinder and the retaining cylinder in the radial direction,the damping mechanism is provided with a plurality of liquid chambers which are arranged side by side along a circumferential direction and filled with a liquid sealed by the inner elastic body and an orifice passage which allows the plurality of liquid chambers to communicate with each other, and2. The toe correction bushing according to claim 1 ,wherein the retaining cylinder includes:a tubular retaining ...

SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE

Methods and systems are provided for an electric heavy-duty vehicle. In one example, a system for the vehicle may include a wheel hub assembly coupled to a frame of the vehicle via a first wishbone arm and a second wishbone arm, and an air spring coupled at opposite ends to a first link and a second link, each of the first link and the second link being pivotably coupled to the frame of the vehicle, the second link further being pivotably coupled to the first wishbone arm. The air spring may be positioned above the wheel hub assembly with respect to the vehicle. 1. A system for a vehicle , the system comprising:a wheel hub assembly coupled to a frame of the vehicle via a first wishbone arm and a second wishbone arm; andan air spring coupled at opposite ends to a first link and a second link, each of the first link and the second link being pivotably coupled to the frame of the vehicle, the second link further being pivotably coupled to the first wishbone arm,wherein the air spring is positioned above the wheel hub assembly with respect to the vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air spring is coupled to the first link and the second link via respective first and second plates claim 1 , the first and second plates being maintained substantially parallel to one another during compression and expansion of the air spring.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the air spring comprises an air bag partially surrounding a stem claim 2 , andwherein the first plate is directly coupled to the air bag and the second plate is directly coupled to the stem.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second link is configured to inhibit buckling of the air spring during pivoting of the first wishbone arm within a target angular range.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the target angular range comprises up to 30 degrees of rotation.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first wishbone arm and the second wishbone arm are coupled to opposite ends of the wheel hub assembly claim 1 , ...

SIDE-BY-SIDE ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE

A side by side vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame having frame tubes extending from a front to a rear. A vehicle seat frame is positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and positions a seat frame at a raised position relative to the frame tubes. A powertrain is positioned rearward of the vehicle seat frame and is coupled to the vehicle frame. Side by side seats are supported by the seat frame; and one or more storage units are positioned under the side by side seats. The side by side vehicle also has a rear suspension comprising at least one rear alignment arm coupled to each side of a rear of the vehicle frame, where the alignment arms are coupled to the vehicle frame at front and rear connection points. A distance between the front connection points is greater than a distance between the rear connection points, and at least a portion of the powertrain is positioned between the front connection points of the alignment arms. 1. A side by side vehicle , comprising:a vehicle frame comprising main frame tubes extending generally longitudinally;a vehicle seat frame positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and positioned at a raised position relative to the frame tubes;a powertrain positioned rearward of the vehicle seat frame and coupled to the vehicle frame;side by side seats supported by the seat frame; andone or more storage units positioned under the side by side seats.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the seats are movable to access the one or more storage units under the side by side seats.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the seats are pivotally movable to access the one or more storage units.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the driver seat moves forwardly and backwardly relative to the passenger seat and center seat.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the side by side seats comprise seat backs and seat bottoms claim 4 , and the side by side seats pivot forward about the seat bottoms to expose the storage units.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein ...

Dump Truck

A suspension of a dump truck includes: an upper arm and a lower arm each having a proximal end supported on a vehicle body frame and configured to be up-and-down pivotally movable; a tire support in a form of a casing having an upper portion rotatably connected to a distal end of the upper arm and a lower portion rotatably connected to a distal end of the lower arm; and a suspension cylinder having an upper end rotatably connected to the vehicle body frame and a lower end rotatably connected to the upper arm, in which a king pin shaft connecting a rotation center of the upper arm and the casing with a rotation center of the lower arm and the casing intersects with an axial line of the suspension cylinder in the vicinity of a connecting portion of the upper arm and the casing. 1. A dump truck comprising:a vehicle body frame;a suspension;tires suspended from the vehicle body frame via the suspension and configured to travel the dump truck; anda body supported by the vehicle body frame and configured to be raised and lowered, an upper arm and a lower arm each comprising a proximal end supported on the vehicle body frame and configured to be up-and-down pivotally movable; and', 'a tire support comprising an upper portion that is rotatably connected to a distal end of the upper arm and a lower portion that is rotatably connected to a distal end of the lower arm; and', 'a suspension cylinder comprising an upper end that is rotatably connected to the vehicle body frame and a lower end that is rotatably connected to the upper arm, wherein, 'the suspension comprisinga king pin shaft connecting a rotation center of the upper arm and the tire support with a rotation center of the lower arm and the tire support intersects with an axial line of the suspension cylinder in the vicinity of a connecting portion of the upper arm and the tire support.2. The dump truck according to claim 1 , whereinthe king pin shaft intersects with the axial line of the suspension cylinder at the ...

MOTOR-VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION, WITH A TOE ANGLE REGULATING DEVICE

A motor-vehicle wheel suspension includes a lower oscillating arm, a damper unit, an upper oscillating rod and a vertical articulated rod. The suspension includes a toe control oscillating rod having an inner end pivotally connected to a supporting structure and an outer end pivotally connected to a wheel support. An articulation of the outer end of the toe control rod to the wheel support and the upper end of the vertical rod includes an articulation axle connected to the vertical rod. An eccentric cylindrical member is rotatably mounted on the articulation axle within a cylindrical cavity in the support and has an axis eccentric relative to the articulation axle. The articulation axle is connected to an adjustment ring, whose rotation determines a variation in the position of the wheel support and a resulting variation of the wheel toe angle. 1. A motor-vehicle wheel suspension , comprising a wheel support connected to a motor-vehicle supporting structure by at least the following connecting elements:a lower oscillating arm, having an inner end pivotally connected to said supporting structure around a first articulation axis and an outer end pivotally connected to the wheel support around a second articulation axis,a damper unit having a lower end pivotally connected to the lower oscillating arm around a third articulation axis, and an upper end connected in an articulated manner to a motor-vehicle structure,an upper oscillating rod for camber control, having opposite ends articulated to the supporting structure and the wheel support respectively around fourth and fifth articulation axes,a vertical articulated rod having an upper end pivotally connected to the wheel support around a sixth articulation axis and a lower end pivotally connected to the outer end of the lower oscillating arm,an oscillating toe rod for toe control which has an inner end pivotally connected to said supporting structure around a seventh articulation axis and an outer end which is ...

WHEEL SUSPENSION FOR A VEHICLE AXLE

A wheel suspension for a vehicle axle includes a wheel carrier carrying a wheel which is displaceable rearward in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle in case of a frontal collision; a steering link, articulately connecting the wheel carrier to a vehicle superstructure, the steering link including at least two control arms articulately connected to the wheel carrier via respective support sites on the wheel carrier and to the vehicle superstructure via respective support sites on the vehicle superstructure; and an actuating element coupled with a first one of the two control arms and impinging the first control arm with a torsional force in response to a collision force resulting from the rearward displacement of the wheel caused by the frontal collision so as to cause detachment of the first control arm from the support site on the superstructure and/or on the wheel carrier. 1. A wheel suspension for a vehicle axle , in particular a front axle of a two-track vehicle , comprising:a wheel carrier carrying a wheel which is displaceable rearward in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle in case of a frontal collision;a steering link, articulately connecting the wheel carrier to a vehicle superstructure, said steering link comprising at least two control arms articulately connected to the wheel carrier via respective support sites on the wheel carrier and to the vehicle superstructure via respective support sites on the vehicle superstructure; andan actuating element coupled with a first one of the two control arms and impinging the first control arm with a torsional force in response to a collision force resulting from the rearward displacement of the wheel caused by the frontal collision, said torsional force causing detachment of the first control arm from the support site on the superstructure and/or on the wheel carrier thereby enabling the wheel carrier together with the second control arm to pivot about the support site of the second control arm on the ...

Frame Hanger for Providing Thrust Angle Alignment in Vehicle Suspension

A frame hanger having a frame attachment portion having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, a first control arm mounting portion positioned beneath the frame attachment portion, wherein a first plurality of elongated longitudinally extending slots extend through the first mounting surface of the frame attachment portion, and wherein a second plurality of elongated longitudinally extending slots extend through the second mounting surface of the frame attachment portion.

LOW SUSPENSION ARM STRUT COUPLING

A low suspension arm strut coupling is provided for a suspension of an off-road vehicle. The suspension comprises a lower suspension arm that is hingedly coupled between a chassis of the off-road vehicle and a spindle assembly that is coupled with a front wheel. An upper suspension arm is hingedly coupled between the chassis and the spindle assembly. A strut is coupled between the lower suspension arm and the chassis. A lower pivot couples the strut to the lower suspension, and an upper pivot couples the strut to the chassis. The upper and lower pivots provide a lower center of gravity of the off-road vehicle and a relatively smaller shock angle. The lower suspension arm is reinforced to withstand forces due to movement of the front wheel and operation of the strut in response to travel over terrain. 1. A suspension for coupling a front wheel with a chassis of an off-road vehicle , comprising:an upper suspension arm hingedly coupled between the chassis and a spindle assembly that is coupled with the front wheel;a lower suspension arm hingedly coupled between the chassis and the spindle assembly;a strut coupled between the lower suspension arm and the chassis; anda steering rod comprising a rod-end joint coupled with a leading portion of the spindle assembly.2. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the strut is coupled between the lower suspension arm and the chassis by way of a lower pivot mounted to the lower suspension arm and an upper pivot mounted to the chassis.3. The suspension of claim 2 , wherein the lower pivot and the upper pivot are configured to provide a lower center of gravity of the off-road vehicle and a relatively smaller shock angle.4. The suspension of claim 2 , wherein the lower pivot and the upper pivot are configured to provide a substantially 90-degree angle between the strut and the lower suspension arm during full compression of the strut.5. The suspension of claim 2 , wherein the strut is configured to dampen vertical motion of the lower ...

BUSHING FOR A SUSPENSION AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A BUSHING

A bushing for a wheel suspension adapted to connect a control bar to a structure of a vehicle, where the bushing comprises a first rotational center for the control bar having a first angular rotation range, where the bushing comprises a second rotational center for rotational angles outside of the first angular rotation range. 1. A bushing for a wheel suspension adapted to connect a control bar to a structure of a vehicle , the bushing comprising:a first rotational center for the control bar having a first angular rotation range, anda second rotational center for rotational angles outside of the first angular rotation range.2. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein the bushing comprises a first rotational stop and a second rotational stop arranged to limit the angular rotation of the control arm to the first angular rotation range.3. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein the bushing comprises an outer casing claim 1 , a body claim 1 , and an inner bar.4. The bushing of claim 3 , wherein the first rotational stop and the second rotational stop are arranged on the inner bar.5. The bushing of claim 3 , wherein the body is made from rubber or plastic.6. The bushing of claim 3 , wherein the body is fixedly attached to the outer casing.7. The bushing of claim 3 , wherein the bushing comprises a low friction material arranged between the body and the inner bar.8. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein the first rotational center is arranged closer to an outer end of the control bar than the second rotational center claim 1 , such that rotation around the second rotational center will provide a virtual control bar that is longer than the control bar.9. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein the second rotational center is arranged closer to an outer end of the control bar than the first rotational center claim 1 , such that rotation around the second rotational center will provide a virtual control bar that is shorter than the control bar.10. A vehicle claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-text': ['a ...

Cross Arm Bushing Assembly Useful For Vehicle Suspension

A cross arm bushing assembly for use in a vehicle suspension is provided having a bushing with an outer surface adapted for rotation with respect to an end of a control arm, a cross arm assembly positioned within the bushing that includes a cross arm having a first end and a second end, and a front side and a back side, the first end of the cross arm having a first opening for receiving a first connecting rod, and the second end of the cross arm having a second opening for receiving a second connecting rod, a first connecting rod extending into the first opening of the cross arm, and a second connecting rod extending into the second opening of the cross arm. 1. A cross arm bushing assembly for use in a vehicle suspension comprising:a bushing having an outer surface adapted for rotation with respect to an end of a control arm; a cross arm having a first end and a second end, and a front side and a back side, the first end of the cross arm having a first opening for receiving a first connecting rod, and the second end of the cross arm having a second opening for receiving a second connecting rod;', 'a first connecting rod extendable into the first opening of the cross arm;', 'a second connecting rod extendable into the second opening of the cross arm; and, 'a cross arm assembly positionable within the bushing, the cross arm assembly comprisingwherein the bushing includes a first slot or hole to allow the first connecting rod to pass through and into the first opening in the cross arm.2. The cross arm bushing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first opening of the cross arm is threaded for receiving a threaded end of the first connecting rod claim 1 , and the second opening of the cross arm is threaded for receiving a threaded end of the second connecting rod.3. The cross arm bushing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first opening extends through the cross arm claim 1 , and a first nut recess is positioned about the first opening on the back side of the cross arm claim ...

Chassis component

The invention relates to a chassis component having a base face which extends in a base face plane and an aperture for the introduction of a fixing means and two retention elements which are arranged at opposite sides of the aperture for retaining an eccentric element, wherein the retention elements are formed integrally and in a materially engaging manner from the base face of the chassis component, wherein the retention elements are displaced out of the base face by mechanical processing. The chassis component affords a simple ability to be produced and an increased service life during operation.

Vehicle Body Structure for a Two-Track Vehicle

A vehicle structure for a two-track vehicle provided with an auxiliary frame for a vehicle axle, in particular a rear axle, which is provided with a wheel suspension on the articulation points for wheel link on the superstructure side, which are connected to articulation points on the wheel carrier side, connected to a wheel carrier carrying a vehicle wheel, and which is equipped with a spring and/or damper unit, which is supported between a vehicle superstructure and the wheel suspension, wherein the wheel frame is connected to at least one auxiliary frame bearing in a manner that is decoupled from oscillations at the vehicle superstructure, and wherein the wheel and/or damping unit is equipped with a rotational damper. According to the invention, the auxiliary frame bearing is provided with a connection point at which is connected the rotational damper.

BUSH FOR VEHICLE

A bush for a vehicle includes: an inner cylindrical member; a substantially cylindrical rubber member provided outside the inner cylindrical member; and a substantially cylindrical metal spring member inserted between the inner cylindrical member and the rubber member. A gap portion for allowing the metal spring member to be elastically deformed in a radial direction of the metal spring member is provided between the inner cylindrical member and the metal spring member. The bush for a vehicle works such that when impact force belonging to a relatively low vibration frequency area or impact force resultantly accompanied with great displacement is inputted into the bush for a vehicle, mainly the rubber member absorbs vibrations; and when impact force belonging to a relatively high vibration frequency area is inputted into the bush for a vehicle, mainly the metal spring member absorbs vibrations. 1. A bush for a vehicle , comprising:a cylindrical member;a substantially cylindrical rubber member provided inside or outside the cylindrical member; anda substantially cylindrical metal spring member inserted between the cylindrical member and the rubber member, whereina gap portion for allowing the metal spring member to be elastically deformed in a radial direction of the metal spring member is provided between the cylindrical member and the metal spring member.2. A bush for a vehicle , comprising:a columnar member;a substantially cylindrical rubber member provided outside the columnar member; anda substantially cylindrical metal spring member inserted between the columnar member and the rubber member, whereina gap portion for allowing the metal spring member to be elastically deformed in a radial direction of the metal spring member is provided between the columnar member and the metal spring member.3. The bush for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a spring constant of the rubber member and a spring constant of the metal spring member are set in a relationship that ...

Golf Cart Front Suspension Lift Kit

A front suspension lift kit for a golf cart includes first and second beams mountable to a frame of the golf cart. A first strut is mountable to the frame of the golf cart and a distal end portion of the first beam such that the first strut extends between the frame of the golf cart and the first beam. A second strut is mountable to the frame of the golf cart and a distal portion of the second beam such that the second strut extends between the frame of the golf cart and the second beam. A support bracket is mountable to the first and second beams at the distal end portions of the first and second beams. The lift kit also includes a swing arm, a spindle bracket, and a coil-over shock. 1. A front suspension lift kit for a golf cart , comprising:a first beam mountable to a frame of the golf cart;a second beam mountable to the frame of the golf cart;a first strut mountable to the frame of the golf cart and a distal end portion of the first beam such that the first strut extends between the frame of the golf cart and the first beam;a second strut mountable to the frame of the golf cart and a distal portion of the second beam such that the second strut extends between the frame of the golf cart and the second beam;a bracket mountable to the first and second beams at the distal end portions of the first and second beams;a swing arm mountable to the bracket such that the swing arm is rotatable on the bracket;a spindle bracket mountable to the swing arm such that the spindle bracket is rotatable on the swing arm; anda coil-over shock mountable to the spindle bracket.2. The front suspension lift kit of claim 1 , wherein the coil-over shock comprises a cylinder and a flange claim 1 , the flange of the coil-over shock extending outwardly from the cylinder of the coil-over shock claim 1 , the flange of the coil-over shock mountable to the spindle bracket such that the flange of the coil-over shock is positioned at an upper one of the pair of spindle bearings on the spindle ...

VEHICLE HAVING A CHASSIS AND A PENDULUM NACELLE

The vehicle includes: a chassis which includes a front cross-member and a rear cross-member; a nacelle receiving a person or a load, pivotally mounted relative to the central part of the cross-members about a substantially longitudinal hinge axis, the center of gravity of the nacelle being situated below said hinge axis; a front train and a rear train, each including two movement supports on the ground, each movement support being connected to the end part of the corresponding cross-member by a connecting system; the cross-members, situated in the upper part of the nacelle, being separate pieces linked together only by the nacelle, via the hinge axis, so as to be able to pivot about the hinge axis independently of one another. 1. A vehicle comprising:a chassis comprising a front cross-member and a rear cross-member;at least one front train and one rear train mounted on the chassis, each train including at least two movement supports on the ground;{'b': '1', 'a nacelle intended to receive at least one person or a load, pivotally mounted relative to the chassis about a hinge axis which is substantially longitudinal, substantially situated in the median longitudinal plane (P) of the vehicle, and arranged so that the center of gravity of the nacelle is situated under said hinge axis;'}wherein the front and rear cross-members are distinct pieces being linked together only by the nacelle, via the hinge axis, so as to be able to pivot about the hinge axis independently of one another;characterized in that the front and rear cross-members are situated in the upper part of the nacelle and in that each of the front and rear cross-members presents:a central part wherein passes the hinge axis, and on which the front portion, respectively the rear portion, of the nacelle is pivotally mounted about the hinge axis;and two end parts, each end part being connected to the corresponding movement support by a link system.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , characterized in that the ...

Vehicle body structure

A vehicle body structure includes: a pair of left and right suspensions provided below a vehicle body floor; suspension mounting portions for mounting the suspensions to the vehicle body floor; a power supply device that supplies power to drive a vehicle; a frame that supports the power supply device; and frame mounting portions for mounting the frame to the vehicle body floor, wherein the frame mounting portions are disposed at positions overlapping in a vertical direction with the suspension mounting portions.

Independent suspension system with self-compensated floating swing arm

An independent suspension system with self-compensated floating swing arm is provided. The independent suspension system with self-compensated floating swing arm includes at least one of an independent suspension apparatus with self-compensated floating swing arm for controlling wheels of a vehicle to perform linear motion constantly along vertical direction of car body of the vehicle, and a scissors-type anti-skew bar apparatus controlled by centrifugal force for balancing skew force when the vehicle is cornering. The two mechanisms can be used together or independently. Also, they may be applicable for front wheels or rear wheels.

CAM ADJUSTABLE ASSEMBLY

A cam adjustable assembly generally includes a cam bolt, a cam washer, and a driving tool. The cam bolt includes a head and a shank coupled to the head. The shank includes a first shank portion coupled to the head. The second shank portion is coupled to the first shank portion. The cam washer can be coupled to the second shank portion. The cam washer includes a washer body and defines a shank receiving hole extending through the washer body and a tool receiving hole extends through the washer body. The shank receiving hole is configured to receive the second shank portion. The driving tool includes a tool body and a protrusion extending from the tool body. The protrusion is configured to be received in the tool receiving hole such that rotation of the driving tool causes the cam bolt to rotate. 1. A system , comprising: a cam bolt including a head and a shank coupled to the head, wherein the shank includes a first shank portion coupled to the head and a second shank portion coupled to the first shank portion;', 'a cam washer couplable to the second shank portion,, 'a cam adjustable assembly includingwherein the cam washer includes a washer body and defines a shank receiving hole extending through the washer body and a tool receiving hole extending through the washer body, and the shank receiving hole is configured to receive the second shank portion; anda driving tool including a tool body and a protrusion extending from the tool body, wherein the protrusion is configured to be received in the tool receiving hole such that rotation of the driving tool causes the cam bolt to rotate when the protrusion is disposed in the tool receiving hole and the second shank portion is disposed in the shank receiving hole.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first shank portion and the second shank portion have different cross-sectional shapes.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein a cross-sectional shape of the second shank portion matches a cross-sectional shape of the shank ...

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SUSPENSION BUSHING

A bushing for use in an axle/suspension system of a heavy-duty vehicle. A beam supports an axle for pivotal movement with a hanger of the heavy-duty vehicle at a pivot connection. A bumper is fixed to the beam and contacts an engagement member of the heavy-duty vehicle to limit the relative pivotal movement of the beam and axle in one direction. A force is applied to the pivot connection in a force application direction that is angularly spaced from horizontal and vertical planes. The pivot connection includes a bushing to connect the beam and the hanger. The bushing includes an elastomeric bushing body with at least one void for decreasing rigidity of the bushing body in a substantially vertical direction. The one void is located in the bushing body angularly spaced from the force application direction. The bushing body is substantially solid along the force application direction. 1. An axle/suspension system including a pair of suspension assemblies for a heavy-duty vehicle , each of the suspension assemblies being supported by and connected to a frame of the heavy-duty vehicle , the axle/suspension system including an axle , the axle/suspension system comprising:a hanger connected to the frame of the heavy-duty vehicle;a beam mounted at a pivot connection to the hanger for relative pivotal movement, the pivot connection having an axis of rotation, a portion of the axle being attachable to a first portion of the beam on a first side of the pivot connection;bumper structure fixed to one of the frame, the hanger or a second portion of the beam that is located on an opposite second side of the pivot connection, the bumper structure for contacting a component associated with at least one of the frame, hanger or beam to limit pivotal movement of the axle in one direction about the pivot connection, wherein the contact applies a force to the pivot connection in a force application direction that is angularly spaced from horizontal and vertical planes extending through ...

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE

An off-road vehicle is provided with a body frame that supports a final drive unit and a rear suspension, the rear suspension that supports rear wheels with an upper arm and an lower arm and absorbs shock with a rear cushion unit disposed between the rear wheels and the body frame, and a drive shaft that transmits a driving force from the final drive unit to the rear wheels. The body frame that configures generally rectangular parallelepiped sides enclosing the area around the final drive unit is provided with a front rear side frame. The front rear side frame vertically extends the left and right of one side of either the front side or the back side of the final drive unit and supports the upper arm, the lower arm, and the rear cushion unit. 1. An off-road vehicle comprising: a body frame supporting a final drive unit and a suspension device; the suspension device that supports a driving wheel with an upper arm and a lower arm so as to be vertically moveable , and absorbs shock with a cushion unit disposed between the driving wheel and the body frame; and a drive shaft that transmits a driving force extending from the final drive unit to the driving wheel; wherein the body frame configuring generally rectangular parallelepiped sides enclosing an area around the final drive unit includes a frame member , and the frame member that vertically extends left and right of one side of either a front side or a back side of the final drive unit supports the upper arm , the lower arm , and the cushion unit.2. The off-road vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the frame member is formed in a U-shaped cross-section opening to the outside in a vehicle width direction claim 1 , and coupling shafts coupling the upper arm claim 1 , the lower arm claim 1 , and the cushion unit are each inserted across a pair of opposing wall of the U-shape.3. The off-road vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a top end of the frame member is coupled to a cross member claim 1 , the cross member comprising a U-shaped ...

Leaning vehicle

A leaning vehicle has a frame; a shock tower pivotally connected to the frame; front left and right ground engaging members; front left and right suspension assemblies; portions of the front left suspension assembly, the front left ground engaging member and other components of the vehicle suspended by the front left suspension assembly have a first unsprung mass; portions of the front right suspension assembly, the front right ground engaging member and other components of the vehicle suspended by the front right suspension assembly have a second unsprung mass; a moment of inertia of the shock tower being at least twenty-five percent of a combined moment of inertia of the first and second unsprung masses; a steering assembly; a rear suspension assembly; at least one rear ground engaging; and a motor.

WHEEL SUSPENSION

A wheel suspension () for a motor vehicle, having a wheel carrier () which is mounted so that the wheel carrier () can pivot relative to a wheel-guiding control arm () that includes a longitudinal control arm section (), with a forward body-side bearing (), and a transverse control arm section (), with a rear body-side bearing (). The rear body-side bearing () is axially orientated parallel to a rotational axis () of the wheel-guiding control arm () that extends through the body-side bearings (). 117-. (canceled)181. A wheel suspension () for a motor vehicle comprising:{'b': 3', '4, 'a wheel carrier () mounted so that the wheel carrier is pivotable relative to a wheel-guiding control arm (),'}{'b': 4', '4', '11', '4', '12, 'i': a', 'b, 'the wheel-guiding control arm () comprising a longitudinal control arm section (), with a forward body-side bearing (), and a transverse control arm section (), with a rear body-side bearing (), and'}{'b': 12', '20', '4', '11', '12, 'the rear body-side bearing () being axially orientated parallel to a rotational axis () of the wheel-guiding control arm () that extends through the forward and the rear body-side bearings (, ).'}1944444aabb. The wheel suspension according to claim 18 , wherein the wheel-guiding control arm () is essentially L-shaped claim 18 , with the longitudinal control arm section (; ′) forms a longer arm of the “L” and the transverse control arm section (; ′) forms a shorter arm of the “L”.2012411204. The wheel suspension according to claim 18 , wherein the rear body-side bearing () of the wheel-guiding control arm () claim 18 , relative to a transverse direction (y) of the vehicle claim 18 , is closer to a middle of the vehicle than is the forward body-side bearing () so that the rotational axis () of the wheel-guiding control arm () is inclined by an angle (a) relative to a longitudinal direction (x) of the vehicle.211211. The wheel suspension according to claim 18 , wherein at least the rear body-side bearing () ...

REAR SUBFRAME STRUCTURE

A rear subframe structure is provided with a rear subframe configured such that a front cross member, a rear cross member, a pair of left and right upper side members, and a pair of left and right lower side members are connected; and a vehicle-body mounting portion formed on each of both ends of the front cross member, and on each of rear ends of the upper side members. The rear subframe further includes a pillar portion formed between the upper side member and the lower side member; a first-arm support portion formed on the pillar portion to support a first arm; a second-arm support portion formed on the pillar portion to support a second arm; and an arm support bracket to support the second-arm support portion from a rear side. 1. A rear subframe structure , comprising:a rear subframe configured such that a front cross member extending in a vehicle width direction, a rear cross member extending in the vehicle width direction on a rear side of the front cross member, a pair of left and right upper side members extending in a vehicle front-rear direction, and a pair of left and right lower side members extending in the vehicle front-rear direction are connected in a substantially grid pattern in a plan view of a vehicle;a vehicle-body mounting portion formed on each of both ends of the front cross member in the vehicle width direction, and on each of rear ends of the upper side members;a pillar portion formed into a vertical wall shape between the upper side member and the lower side member, and extending in the vehicle width direction;a first-arm support portion formed on a front surface of the pillar portion located on an upper side of the lower side member to support a first arm;a second-arm support portion formed on a rear surface of the pillar portion located on a lower side of the first-arm support portion and on a lateral side of the lower side member to support a second arm; andan arm support bracket mounted between the lower side member and the rear ...

LINKING DEVICE BETWEEN AN ALUMINIUM SIDE RAIL OF A VEHICLE AND A CONTROL ARM

A linking device links an aluminum side rail of a vehicle body structure and an end of a control arm that includes a cylindrical linking ring. The device remarkably includes an aluminum casting including an upper surface attached under the side rail, and a side wall from which emerges, perpendicular to an outer side surface, at least one first control arm interface including a pair of tabs separated from one another by an air-gap value greater than the length of the cylindrical ring, in order to set the end of the control arm. 110-. (canceled)11. A device for connection between an aluminum lateral side rail of a vehicle body structure and a suspension arm end which comprises a cylindrical articulation ring , the device comprising:an aluminum casting comprising an upper face which is secured below said side rail, and a lateral wall from which there extends perpendicularly to an outer lateral face at least a first suspension arm interface comprising a pair of fins which are spaced apart from one another by an air gap value greater than the length of said cylindrical ring, so as to mount said suspension arm end.12. The device as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the first suspension arm interface comprises a pair of fins which form an integral part of the aluminum casting claim 11 , with subjection to a machining operation after leaving the foundry.13. The device as claimed in claim 12 , wherein said pair of fins comprises a first fin with a bulky base in order to maintain its position rigidly claim 12 , and a second fin claim 12 , with a thinned base claim 12 , in order to allow its opposite end to be oriented towards said first fin claim 12 , so as to clamp said cylindrical ring between the two fins.14. The device as claimed in claim 12 , further comprising at least one wedge inserted between an end of said cylindrical ring and an inner face of the pair of fins.15. The device as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the at least one wedge includes two wedges connected by a small ...

Off-highway vehicle

An off-highway vehicle is provided with a frame, a plurality of wheels, a seat, a drive source and a drivetrain. The frame has a longitudinal center plane dividing the frame into first and second lateral sides. The seat and the drive source are primarily located on opposite lateral sides of the frame. The drive source has an output shaft oriented in a vehicle widthwise direction. The output shaft is arranged forward of a rearmost end of the seat and rearward of a frontmost end of the seat as viewed in a top plan view. The output shaft and an axle of a drive wheel are located on different axes. The drivetrain operatively couples the output shaft to the axle to transmit a drive force from the output shaft to the axle.

Off-Road Recreational Vehicle

Embodiments relate to an off-road vehicle comprising a frame, including at least one cargo box support member, a suspension movably coupled to the frame, a passenger compartment, an engine, a transmission operatively coupled to the engine, and a cargo box. The cargo box includes a floor and a plurality of upwardly extending sidewalls, wherein at least a portion of the cargo box floor extends over the at least one cargo box support member and wherein the cargo box is removably coupled to the at least one cargo box support members and is removable from the off-road vehicle via the removal of fewer than eight fasteners. 1. An off-road vehicle comprising:a frame, including at least one cargo box support member;a suspension movably coupled to the frame;a passenger compartment;an engine;a transmission operatively coupled to the engine; anda cargo box, the cargo box comprising a floor and a plurality of upwardly extending sidewalls, wherein at least a portion of the cargo box floor extends over the at least one cargo box support member and wherein the cargo box is removably coupled to the at least one cargo box support members and is removable from the off-road vehicle via the removal of fewer than eight fasteners.2. An off-road vehicle comprising:a frame, including at least one cargo box support member;a suspension movably coupled to the frame;a passenger compartment;an engine having an engine block;a transmission operatively coupled to the engine; andan engine cradle, the engine cradle having a first portion extending forwardly of the engine block and a second portion extending rearwardly of the engine block, wherein at least a portion of the engine cradle extends under the engine block. This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/244,793, filed Aug. 23, 2016, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/208,805, filed Aug. 23, 2015, and which application is incorporated herein by reference. A claim of ...

Suspension System

A suspension system configured to sit substantially within the profile of a vehicle platform such that none of the elements extend substantially above the plane of the vehicle platform. The suspension system may utilize an adaptable transverse leaf spring in combination with other suspension elements, to allow the vehicle platform to maintain a generally flat profile and accommodate a variety of different body like structures while maintaining the desired roll and ride stability stiffness. 1. A vehicle suspension system comprising:a frame structure of a vehicle platform having a variety of interconnected structural components each having a body with a top, a bottom and side elements that, when interconnected, make up a generally flat planar structure having a front portion, a rear portion, and a center portion, and further comprising a top and a bottom portion corresponding to the top and bottom elements respectively,a left and right control arm assembly, each having an upper and a lower control arm and a wheel mount structure wherein each of the upper and lower control arms have a first end and a second end where the first end is pivotably connected to the frame structure and the second end is rotatably connected to a wheel mount structure,a load dampening device having an elongated body that is compressible between an upper and lower component wherein the upper component is connected to the frame structure and the lower component is connected to the lower control arm,one or more transverse leaf springs having an elongated body with a center portion and two outer portions and an upper surface and a lower surface and two side surfaces extending between a left and a right outer end, wherein the elongated body extends between the left and the right control arm assemblies and wherein the left and right ends are connected to the left and right control arm assemblies respectively through a mounting bracket attached at each of the outer ends, and wherein the transverse ...

CAMBER ADJUSTING ASSEMBLY

An apparatus and a method are provided for a camber adjustment assembly, comprising: first and second end plates coupled to a substantially planar center portion, wherein the first and second end plates comprise a generally triangular configuration; a chassis element coupled to a trailing arm and the camber adjustment assembly, and wherein a force may be applied to the camber adjustment assembly so as to desirably induce a positive or negative camber condition. 1. A camber adjustment assembly , comprising:first and second end plates coupled to a substantially planar center portion, wherein the first and second end plates comprise a generally triangular configuration;a chassis element coupled to a trailing arm and the camber adjustment assembly, andwherein a force may be applied to the camber adjustment assembly so as to desirably induce a positive or negative camber condition.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the chassis element is coupled to the camber adjustment assembly using a single eye joint.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second end plates further comprise a plurality of holes at each corner claim 1 , wherein each hole is configured to receive a fastener.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the camber may be adjusted substantially 4.5″.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the camber may be adjusted to achieve a negative camber condition so as to preload an off-road vehicle's wheel/tire configuration in a substantially vertical orientation with respect to terrain.6. A wheel camber adjustment assembly configured to change a camber angle of the wheel claim 1 , comprising:a first end plate and a second end plate having generally identical triangular shapes and a hole disposed at each corner of the triangular shape;a planar center portion disposed between the first and second end plates, such that similar holes at the corners of the first and second end plates are aligned;a first corner of the triangular shape configured to be hingedly ...

APPARATUS FOR REINFORCING A SUPPORTING SUBFRAME

The invention relates to an apparatus for reinforcing a supporting subframe for motor vehicles which is comprised of two longitudinal beams () and at least one crossbeam (), with the links () of wheel suspensions on both sides being articulated to the longitudinal beams () via radially protruding, fixed mounts () by rubber-metal sleeve bearings, and with the longitudinal beams () including at least in one region of articulation of a link () a longitudinally extending portion () and a transversely extending portion () which define in particular an approximately 90° curvature. According to the invention, the mounts () are configured as two brackets, with one of which being supported on the longitudinally extending portion () of the longitudinal beams () and the other one of which being supported on the transversely extending portion (). 18.-. (canceled)9. Apparatus , comprising:a subframe for a motor vehicle, said subframe including two longitudinal beams and at least one crossbeam; anda reinforcement for reinforcing the subframe, said reinforcement including radially protruding fixed mounts in the form of two brackets and configured to articulate links of a wheel suspension to the longitudinal beams via rubber-metal sleeve bearings, each longitudinal beam including at least in one region of articulation of one of the links a longitudinally extending portion and a transversely extending portion which define an approximately 90° curvature,wherein one of the brackets is supported on the longitudinally extending portion and the other one of the brackets is supported on the transversely extending portion, andwherein the brackets form a diagonal support in a region of the 90° curvature with a load path bridging the 90° curvature and extending between the longitudinally extending portion and the transversely extending portion.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the transversely extending portion of the longitudinal beam is stiffened by the brackets supported on the ...

SUSPENSION DEVICE

Provided is a semi-trailing suspension device including: a trailing arm that is coupled to a vehicle body in a turnable manner; a trailing bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the trailing arm and pivotally supports the trailing arm in a turnable manner; a lower arm that is coupled to the vehicle body in a turnable manner; a lower arm bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the lower arm and pivotally supports the lower arm in a turnable manner; and a hinge mechanism that couples the trailing arm and the lower arm to each other in a relatively displaceable manner. 1. A semi-trailing suspension device comprising:a trailing arm that is coupled to a vehicle body in a turnable manner;a trailing bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the trailing arm and pivotally supports the trailing arm in a turnable manner;a lower arm that is coupled to the vehicle body in a turnable manner;a lower arm bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the lower arm and pivotally supports the lower arm in a turnable manner; anda hinge mechanism that couples the trailing arm and the lower arm to each other in a relatively displaceable manner, whereina turning axis of the trailing bush is disposed to be inclined toward a vehicle body inner rear side as viewed from top, with respect to a suspension movable axis that connects a turning center point of the trailing arm with respect to the vehicle body to a turning center point of the lower arm.2. A semi-trailing suspension device comprising:a trailing arm that is coupled to a vehicle body in a turnable manner;a trailing bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the trailing arm and pivotally supports the trailing arm in a turnable manner;a lower arm that is coupled to the vehicle body in a turnable manner;a lower arm bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the lower arm and pivotally supports the lower arm in a turnable manner; anda hinge mechanism that couples the trailing arm and ...

VEHICULAR SUSPENSION

A vehicle suspension in which joint devices are interposed in coupling parts between a vehicle body and links serving as suspension components and coupling parts between the links and a wheel support component. Self-discharge type charge eliminators are provided on a surface of a specific component, which is at least one of the vehicle body, the links, the wheel support component, or the joint devices. The charge eliminator is configured to diselectrify the specific component by changing air around the charge eliminator to a negative air ion and attracting the air ion to positive electric charge of the specific component to neutralize the specific component, to thereby decrease a charge amount of the specific component and decrease charge amounts of rubber bushes and grease in the joint devices. 1. A vehicle suspension , which is to be applied to a vehicle including a vehicle body that is electrically insulated from a ground by a tire having low conductivity and is electrified with positive electric charge through travel , the vehicle suspension comprising:a wheel support component; anda suspension component coupled to the wheel support component and the vehicle body,wherein a joint device for permitting a relative angle change of a coupled component is interposed in at least one of a coupling part between the vehicle body and the suspension component or a coupling part between the suspension component and the wheel support component,wherein a self-discharge type charge eliminator is provided on a surface of a specific component, which is at least one of the vehicle body, the suspension component, the wheel support component, or the joint device,wherein the self-discharge type charge eliminator comprises a conductive metal foil having a large number of minute protrusions and recesses on a side surface of an outer periphery of the conductive metal foil: and a layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to one surface of the metal foil, and the self-discharge type ...

REINFORCING STRUCTURE OF SUSPENSION ARM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

An object of the present invention is to provide a reinforcing structure of a suspension arm, in which high rigidity capable of withstanding any input from a road surface or the like can be given to the suspension arm. In a vehicle suspension including a plurality of suspension arms, one ends of which being connected to a vehicle body of a vehicle and the other ends of which being connected to a knuckle, a control arm includes a main body and a pair of attachment portions provided at both ends of the main body. Each of the pair of attachment portions is provided with a substantially cylindrical through-hole for connection to the vehicle body or the knuckle. At least one of the pair of attachment portions is provided with an annular reinforcing member for reinforcing around the through-hole. 1. A reinforcing structure of a suspension arm in a vehicle suspension comprising a plurality of suspension arms , one ends of which being connected to a vehicle body of a vehicle and the other ends of which being connected to a knuckle , whereinat least one of the suspension arms comprises a main body and a pair of attachment portions provided at both ends of the main body,each of the pair of attachment portions is provided with a substantially cylindrical through-hole for connection to the vehicle body or the knuckle, andat least one of the pair of attachment portions is provided with an annular reinforcing member for reinforcing around the through-hole.2. The reinforcing structure of the suspension arm according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member is made of a fiber reinforced resin material.3. The reinforcing structure of the suspension arm according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member is bonded to at least one of the pair of attachment portions via an adhesive so as to surround the substantially cylindrical through-hole.4. The reinforcing structure of the suspension arm according to claim 1 , wherein the suspension arm is a control arm provided in a multi- ...

Off-Road Recreational Vehicle

Embodiments relate to an off-road vehicle comprising a frame, including at least one cargo box support member, a suspension movably coupled to the frame, a passenger compartment, an engine, a transmission operatively coupled to the engine, and a cargo box. The cargo box includes a floor and a plurality of upwardly extending sidewalls, wherein at least a portion of the cargo box floor extends over the at least one cargo box support member and wherein the cargo box is removably coupled to the at least one cargo box support members and is removable from the off-road vehicle via the removal of fewer than eight fasteners.

VEHICLE

A side-by-side vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a rear, independent trailing arm suspension system and a drive train. The drive train may include an output from a power train coupled to a jack shaft to drive the vehicle. The jack shaft may be positioned entirely below the power train. A brake and sprocket may be positioned along the jack shaft. Additionally, the power train may be adjustably mounted to a frame of the vehicle.

Wear Disc for Suspension

A method includes inserting a wear disc into the void between the eye portion of a strut and the yoke arrangement of a chassis or an undercarriage.

SUSPENSION SUB FRAME STRUCTURE

A suspension sub frame structure comprises a suspension sub frame provided to extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction and supporting a suspension link, an extension frame provided to extend forwardly from a front end of the suspension sub frame and having lower rigidity against a load applied in the vehicle longitudinal direction than the suspension sub frame, and a cross member provided to extend in a vehicle width direction on an inward side, in the vehicle width direction, of the both frames, wherein the cross member is joined to the both frames at a joint area which is continuous in the vehicle longitudinal direction. 1. A suspension sub frame structure , comprising:a suspension sub frame provided to extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction and supporting a suspension member of a front wheel;an extension frame provided to extend forwardly from a front end of the suspension sub frame and having lower rigidity against a load applied in the vehicle longitudinal direction than the suspension sub frame; anda cross member provided to extend in a vehicle width direction on an inward side, in the vehicle width direction, of the suspension sub frame and the extension frame,wherein said cross member is joined to said suspension sub frame and said extension frame at a joint area which is continuous in the vehicle longitudinal direction.2. The suspension sub frame structure of claim 1 , wherein said cross member comprises an upper-face joint portion which is joined to an upper face of said extension frame and an upper face of said suspension sub frame at said joint area and a lower-face joint portion which is joined to a lower face of said extension frame and a lower face of said suspension sub frame at said joint area.3. The suspension sub frame structure of claim 1 , wherein said joint area comprises a front-side joint area where said cross member is joined to said extension frame and a rear-side joint area where said cross member is joined to said suspension sub ...

SUSPENSION DEVICE

Provided is a semi-trailing suspension device including: a trailing arm that is coupled to a vehicle body in a turnable manner; a trailing bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the trailing arm and pivotally supports the trailing arm in a turnable manner; a lower arm that is coupled to the vehicle body in a turnable manner; a lower arm bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the lower arm and pivotally supports the lower arm in a turnable manner; and a hinge mechanism that couples the trailing arm and the lower arm to each other in a relatively displaceable manner. 1. A semi-trailing suspension device comprising:a trailing arm that is coupled to a vehicle body in a turnable manner;a trailing bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the trailing arm and pivotally supports the trailing arm in a turnable manner;a lower arm that is coupled to the vehicle body in a turnable manner;a lower arm bush that is provided between the vehicle body and the lower arm and pivotally supports the lower arm in a turnable manner; anda hinge mechanism that couples the trailing arm and the lower arm to each other in a relatively displaceable manner, whereinthe hinge mechanism is provided with an upper bush disposed on an upper side and a lower bush disposed on a lower side, and a stiffness of the upper bush is lower than that of the lower bush.2. The semi-trailing suspension device according to claim 1 , whereinthe upper bush and the lower bush have rubber elastic bodies respectively, andthe rubber elastic body of the upper bush is made of a soft rubber, and the rubber elastic body of the lower bush is made of a hard rubber. The present invention relates to semi-trailing suspension devices.For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a semi-trailing suspension device 3 that is divided in advance into a trailing arm 1 and a lower arm (one piece arm) 2 as shown in FIG. 9A. In the suspension device 3, a vehicle rear side end 1a of the trailing arm 1 and a ...

Wheel Alignment Mechanism

A wheel alignment mechanism having a control arm connector, which is adapted for connection to a vehicle suspension control arm positioned between a vehicle chassis and a vehicle wheel, and which has an elongate portion; an inner support frame having a first surface and a second surface on a side of the inner support frame opposing the first surface, the elongate portion of the control arm connector positioned against the first surface at a select one of a first set of plural mounting locations on the first surface, with the first set of plural mounting locations being disposed in a first direction; and an outer support frame adapted to receive a wheel mounting, the connector having a third surface, the second surface of the inner support frame being positioned against the third surface at a select one of a second set of plural mounting locations on the third surface, and with the second set of plural mounting locations being disposed in a second direction approximately perpendicular to the first direction. Means are provided for securing the control arm connector to the inner support frame and the inner support frame to the outer support frame. 1. A wheel alignment mechanism for a vehicle suspension , comprising:a control arm connector, adapted for connection to a vehicle suspension control arm positioned between a vehicle chassis and a vehicle wheel, the control arm connector having an elongate portion;an inner support frame having a first surface and a second surface on a side of the inner support frame opposing the first surface, the elongate portion of the control arm connector positioned against the first surface at a select one of a first set of plural mounting locations on the first surface, the first set of plural mounting locations being disposed in a first direction;an outer support frame adapted to receive a wheel mounting, the outer support frame having a third surface, the second surface of the inner support frame being positioned against the third ...

Active roll control system

An active roll control system that actively controls roll by changing roll strength of a stabilizer bar by varying a connection position of a stabilizer link, which connects both ends of the stabilizer bar on a subframe with a suspension arm, on the suspension arm. The suspension arm includes a rail unit that has a top opening and includes slide rails arranged in a vehicle width direction within the rail unit, and guides a connector connected with the lower end of the stabilizer link along the slide rails. In addition, an actuator unit of the suspension arm has a driving shaft connected with the connector and provides a forward and rearward driving force to the connector.

Sub frame structure of automotive vehicle

A sub frame attached to a vehicle-body rear portion from below comprises a pair of right-and-left side members and a front cross member which interconnects substantially respective central portions, in a vehicle longitudinal direction, of the side members. As attachment portions for attaching lower links, there are provided a central attachment portion which is provided at an interconnection portion between the side member and the front cross member, a front attachment portion which is provided at the side member at a position located in front of the interconnection portion, and a rear attachment portion which is provided at the side member at a position located in back of the interconnection portion. Thereby, a sub frame structure of an automotive can be superior in the light weight, ensuring the support rigidity of the suspension links.

BUSHING FOR USE IN A VEHICLE SUSPENSION

A bushing includes a cylindrical body and a flange extending from the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has an inner face defining a bore. The flange includes an outer rim and a face extending radially between the bore and the outer rim. At least one groove is formed in the face. The at least one groove extends from a first end intersecting the bore to a second end adjacent the outer rim such that grease supplied to the bore of the bushing is able to flow through the at least one groove. 1. A bushing , comprising:a cylindrical body having an inner face defining a bore; anda flange extending from the cylindrical body, wherein the flange includes an outer rim and a face extending radially between the bore and the outer rim, and wherein at least one groove is formed in the face, the at least one groove extending from a first end intersecting the bore to a second end adjacent the outer rim such that grease supplied to the bore of the bushing is able to flow through the at least one groove.2. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein the at least one groove follows an arcuate path from the first end to the second end.315. The bushing of claim 2 , wherein the arcuate path has a radius of about mm.4. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein the at least one groove comprises a first groove and a second groove claim 1 , wherein the first and second grooves each extend from a first end to a second end claim 1 , and wherein the first ends of the first and second grooves are coincident.5. The bushing of claim 4 , wherein the first and second grooves diverge as they extend from the respective first ends to the respective second ends.6. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein at least one channel is defined in the inner face of the cylindrical body and extends the length of the bushing claim 1 , the at least one channel intersecting the at least one groove on the face of the flange.7. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein the at least one groove has a width of between about 2 mm and about 3.5 mm.8. The ...

VEHICLE

A vehicle may include: a floor panel; a rocker extending along a side edge of the floor panel; a rear side member located on a rear side of the rocker and extending along a front-rear direction of the vehicle; and a suspension. The suspension may include a trailing arm; and a bracket connected to the trailing arm via a bush. The bracket may be fastened to the rocker at a first fastening point by a first bolt and fastened to the rear side member at a second fastening point by a second bolt. 1. A vehicle comprising:a floor panel;a rocker extending along a side edge of the floor panel;a rear side member located on a rear side of the rocker and extending along a front-rear direction of the vehicle; anda suspension;wherein a trailing arm; and', 'a bracket connected to the trailing arm via a bush, and, 'the suspension comprisesthe bracket is fastened to the rocker at a first fastening point by a first bolt and fastened to the rear side member at a second fastening point by a second bolt.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the rocker claim 1 , the rear side member claim 1 , and the bracket are fastened to each other at the first fastening point by the first bolt.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising an outdoor floor crossmember protruding downward from the floor panel and extending along a left-right direction of the vehicle claim 1 ,wherein the bracket is fastened to the outdoor floor crossmember at a third fastening point by a third bolt.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , further comprising a storage configured to store an energy source claim 3 , the storage being located below the floor panel and on a front side of the outdoor floor crossmember.5. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the rear side member claim 3 , the outdoor floor crossmember claim 3 , and the bracket are fastened to each other at the third fastening point by the third bolt.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a central axis of the rear side member is located closer to a center of the vehicle than a ...

STRUT MOUNT BEARING UNIT

A strut mount and bearing assembly includes a strut mount having upper and lower ends, a central bore for receiving a shock absorber end and an annular upper race surface between the upper and lower ends and extending circumferentially about the bore. The upper end is fixedly connectable with a vehicle body and has a flat attachment surface disposeable against a vehicle surface of the vehicle body. A first bearing race is disposed on the mount and a spring seat having a second bearing race is movably coupled with the strut mount. The seat also has a lower end with spring engagement surface and a second bearing race is disposed on the seat spaced axially from the first bearing race. Rolling elements are disposed between the first and second bearing races to form a bearing. The various components are formed and sized to make an axially compact assembly. 120-. (canceled)21. A strut mount and bearing assembly for connecting a wheel strut unit with a vehicle body , the strut unit including a shock absorber with a shaft extending along a central shock absorber axis and a suspension spring having a load centerline , the assembly comprising:a strut mount including a body formed of a substantially rigid material or a combination of rigid materials and having upper and lower ends, a central bore extending generally between the upper and lower ends and a generally annular upper race surface disposed between the upper and lower ends and extending circumferentially about the bore, the mount upper end being configured to fixedly connect with the vehicle body and having a generally flat attachment surface extending substantially perpendicularly to the centerline and disposeable against a surface of the vehicle body, the central bore being configured to receive an upper end of the shock absorber shaft and having a centerline extending generally collinearly with the shock absorber axis;a generally annular, first bearing race disposed on or provided by the upper race surface of the ...

LINKING ARM, FOR EXAMPLE FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The present invention relates to a link arm for connecting a first unsuspended mass to a second suspended mass, and its manufacturing method. The invention applies in particular to a suspension system for a motor vehicle, wherein the arm is able to equip a wheel suspension by having triangular housings to receive a stub axle of the wheel and two connecting links to the chassis of the vehicle. This arm () comprises housings () to receive a first linkage joint () to the first mass, and at least a second linkage joint () to the second mass, and comprises: 111141516141516a. Link arm ( , ′) adapted to connect a first structure or mass , for example unsuspended , to a second structure or mass , for example suspended , wherein the arm comprises housings ( , , ) respectively adapted to receive a first linkage joint () to the first structure or mass and at least one second linkage joint ( , ) to the second structure or mass , wherein the arm comprises:{'b': 2', '8, 'a stiffening portion () which is formed of a first thermoplastic or thermosetting matrix composite material reinforced with fibers and which comprises a peripheral rim () of the arm, and'}{'b': '3', 'an anti-buckling portion () which is interposed in the stiffening portion and which extends from the rim over substantially the entire arm,'}{'b': '4', 'characterized in that the fibers are continuous and are united in the form of a main continuous coiled skein () of the first fibers extending along the rim, which encloses the anti-buckling portion.'}21122243ab. Link arm ( claim 1 , ′) according to claim 1 , wherein the stiffening portion () forms an outer peripheral shell for the arm comprising two substantially flat half-shells ( claim 1 , ) which form arm ribs reinforced by the main skein () claim 1 , wherein the anti-buckling portion () is inserted between the half-shells.311141516141516aaa. Link arm ( claim 1 , ′) according to claim 1 , wherein the arm is used to equip a suspension of a wheel of a motor vehicle ...

Suspension assembly, suspension damping device and six wheels bionic chassis

A suspension damping device installed at a chassis of a mobile robot comprises a vehicle frame, a controlling arm set and a damping device. The vehicle frame is fixed to the chassis and arranged on the ground. One end of the controlling arm set is hinged to the vehicle frame, and the other end of the controlling arm set is hinged to a steering device, so the controlling arm set controls the motion stability of the steering device. One end of the damping device opposite to the ground is hinged to the vehicle frame, and the other end of the damping device faced to the ground is hinged to the steering device. A six-wheeled bionic chassis which comprises a chassis frame, a controller, a sensor, front wheel suspension assemblies, middle wheel suspension assemblies and rear wheel suspension assemblies is also disclosed in the present invention.

FRAME UNIT

A frame unit for utility vehicles includes outer and inner parts and a transverse region, wherein the transverse region extends substantially transversely to the outer part and/or the inner part, wherein the transverse region is integrally formed with the outer part or the inner part, the outer part and/or the inner part has a fastening region for being secured to a vehicle frame, the outer part has an outer bearing region and the inner part has an inner bearing region, an axle guide can be arranged between the outer and inner bearing regions and can be secured to the bearing regions such that the axle guide can pivot about a bearing axis, and wherein the transverse region secures the outer part and/or the inner part against pivoting about an orthogonal in relation to the bearing axis. 114.-. (canceled)15. A frame unit for utility vehicles , comprising:an outer part;an inner part; anda transverse region;wherein the transverse region and the outer part extend substantially transversely in relation to one another and/or the transverse region and the inner part extend substantially transversely in relation to one another;wherein the transverse region is integrally formed with the outer part or with the inner part;wherein the outer part and/or the inner part has a fastening region configured to be secured to a vehicle frame;wherein the outer part has an outer bearing region and the inner part has an inner bearing region;wherein an axle guide is configured to be arranged between the outer and the inner bearing region and can be secured to the bearing regions such that the axle guide can pivot about a bearing axis;wherein the transverse region is configured to absorb torques of the outer part and/or inner part about an orthogonal in relation to the bearing axis; andwherein the transverse region extends substantially along a parallel in relation to the bearing axis.16. The frame unit as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the transverse region has an extent along or parallel in ...

BUSHING AND VEHICLE SUSPENSION DEVICE

The bushing includes an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder, and an elastic body therebetween. The outer cylinder has a central recess portion recessed from the inner peripheral surface in the radial direction at the central portion in the axial direction, and the thickness of both end portions is thicker than the thickness of the central portion. The central recess portion is formed in a curved shape or having a curved and a straight shape. The inner cylinder has a central convex portion swelling from the outer peripheral surface in the radial direction at a position corresponding to the central recess portion. The maximum outer diameter of the central convex portion is larger than the minimum inner diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder. 1. A bushing comprising:an outer cylinder,an inner cylinder andan elastic body provided between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder,wherein the outer cylinder has a cylindrical inner peripheral surface having constant radius formed concentrically with the axis of the inner cylinder or eccentrically with respect to the axis of the inner cylinder, and has a central recess portion recessed from the inner peripheral surface in a radial direction orthogonal to the direction of the axis at a central portion along the direction of the axis, wherein thicknesses of both ends of the outer cylinder are thicker than a thickness of the central portion;the central recess portion is formed to have a curved shape or a combination of a curved shape and a straight shape in a cross-sectional view along the direction of the axis, wherein a vertex of the central recess portion farthest from the axis of the inner cylinder is located on the curved shape;the inner cylinder has a central convex portion that swells from the outer peripheral surface in a radial direction orthogonal to the direction of the axis at a position corresponding to the central recess portion of the central portion in the direction of the axis;the central ...

Drivetrain For Independent Suspension System

Disclosed herein is a report on a drivetrain specifically designed to operate in conjunction with the Extreme-Travel Independent Suspension System. In a prior disclosure, we introduced a drivetrain concept derived from the unique configuration of the suspension system. The concept defines several elements, one element is a gearbox that is fabricated into the frame, the gearbox being called the reverse power coupler. Other elements of the concept include a differential mounted offset power coupler and differential housing assemblies. The drivetrain cooperates with the suspension configuration of upper and lower leading and trailing links thereby retaining the suspension system's fundamental properties--handling quality like a double A-arm independent suspension system and travel and articulation capabilities similar to Ford's Twin I-Beam front suspension system. This report integrates the elements introduced in the prior disclosure with novel mechanistic features of the drivetrain. The features concentrate on the means by which power is transmitted from a differential housing to the wheels. Included in the features are the operations of the elements and the association of the elements with short and long axle shafts. The axle shafts serve as the principle conduits for transmitting power from one element to another. 1. A drivetrain for use with a vehicle having a frame , powertrain , and front and rear suspension systems , the drivetrain comprising:front driver and passenger reverse power couplers and rear driver and passenger reverse power couplers, each reverse power coupler is a gearbox comprised of internal and external components, the external components include an input shaft and an output shaft;an offset power coupler, the offset power coupler is a gearbox comprised of internal and external components, the external components include an input shaft and an output shaft;front and rear differential housing assemblies, the front or rear differential housing ...

VEHICLE STRUCTURE

A vehicle structure includes: a suspension member for supporting a suspension mechanism of a vehicle; a rear-portion support member (inner members, a dash panel) provided above a rear portion of the suspension member and supporting the suspension member; a fastening member for fastening the rear portion of the suspension member to the rear-portion support member; and a latching member provided in the fastening member and latching thereto the rear portion of the suspension member to be displaced in a vehicle lower direction due to an impact load toward a vehicle rearward direction, so as to transmit, to the fastening member, a load toward the vehicle lower direction. 1. A vehicle structure comprising:a suspension member for supporting a suspension mechanism of a vehicle;a rear-portion support member provided above a rear portion of the suspension member and supporting the suspension member;a fastening member for fastening the rear portion of the suspension member to the rear-portion support member; anda latching member provided in the fastening member and latching thereto the rear portion of the suspension member to be displaced in a vehicle lower direction due to an impact load toward a vehicle rearward direction, so as to transmit, to the fastening member, a load toward the vehicle lower direction.2. The vehicle structure according to claim 1 , wherein:the latching member is provided on a bottom side of the suspension member so as to extend closer to a vehicle front direction than a lower end portion of the fastening member.3. The vehicle structure according to claim 2 , wherein:an end portion of the latching member in the vehicle front direction is provided with a protruding portion that protrudes toward the bottom side of the suspension member.4. The vehicle structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a reinforcing member provided so as to be close to or make contact with a rearward of the rear portion of the suspension member.5. The vehicle structure ...

THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE

A three-wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame supported by front ground engaging members and a single rear ground engaging member. The vehicle includes an engine positioned forward of an operator area and a swing arm coupled to the single rear ground engagement member. The operator area of the vehicle may include seating for a driver and a passenger. 120-. (canceled)21. A vehicle , comprising:a frame having a seating support area and a final drive mount positioned rearward of the seating support area, the final drive mount having opposing first and second walls;a final drive coupled to the final drive mount, the final drive having a housing with an aperture at a rear side thereof and a sprocket extending through the second of the opposing walls;a swing arm having front couplers along a front thereof;at least one rear wheel coupled to the swing arm; anda coupling member being coupled to the first and second walls and extending through the front couplers and the aperture thereby coupling the swing arm to the final drive housing, the coupling member causing an abutment on an inner side of the second wall.22. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the abutment is rearward of the sprocket.23. The vehicle of claim 21 , wherein the final drive housing is positioned between the opposing walls.24. The vehicle of claim 23 , wherein the swing arm has two front couplers claim 23 , and one of the front couplers is positioned between the opposing walls and the other of the front couplers is positioned outside of the second wall.25. The vehicle of claim 24 , wherein the one front coupler is positioned between the first wall and the final drive housing.26. The vehicle of claim 24 , wherein the opposing walls have apertures generally aligned with the front couplers and the final drive aperture claim 24 , and the coupling member extends through the apertures in the opposing walls.27. The vehicle of claim 26 , wherein the coupling member urges the final drive housing against ...

LEANING VEHICLE

A right shock absorber and a left shock absorber are provided on outer sides of a left front wheel and a right front wheel that define a steering allowable space therebetween. At a lower portion of the right shock absorber, an outer edge of a right front fender is positioned farther radially outwards than an outer edge of the right front wheel, and a right guide wall that extends from the outer edge inwards is provided in an upper rear area to the left of the right front wheel. At a lower portion of the left shock absorber, an outer edge of a left front fender is positioned farther radially outwards than an outer edge of the left front wheel, and a left guide wall that extends from the outer edge inwards is provided in an upper rear area to the right of the left front wheel. 1. A leaning vehicle comprising:a body frame that leans right when the vehicle turns to the right and leans left when the vehicle turns to the left;a right front wheel that is displaced relative to the body frame as the body frame leans, and that turns about a right axle member that extends in a right axle axis direction;a left front wheel that is displaced relative to the body frame as the body frame leans, and that turns about a left axle member that extends in a left axle axis direction;a linkage that changes relative positions of the right front wheel and the left front wheel in an up-and-down direction of the body frame as the body frame leans;a right shock absorber supporting a right portion of the right axle member at a lower portion thereof and that absorbs a displacement of the lower portion relative to an upper portion thereof in a direction of a right extension and contraction axis that extends in the up-and-down direction of the body frame; anda left shock absorber supporting a left portion of the left axle member at a lower portion thereof and that absorbs a displacement of the lower portion relative to an upper portion thereof in a direction of a left extension and contraction axis ...

ARRANGEMENT FOR CONNECTING A CHASSIS LINK TO A WHEEL CARRIER

An arrangement for connecting a link () of a chassis to a wheel carrier () by way of a ball sleeve joint (). The link () has an link eye (), the ball sleeve joint () has a ball sleeve (), and the wheel carrier () has two bearing eyes (). A sensor is located on the link eye () and a signal generator is located on the ball sleeve (). The sensor and signal generator form an angle measuring device. The ball sleeve () is connected to the bearing eyes () via a threaded pin (). An anti-rotation unit () is provided between the ball sleeve () and the wheel carrier () in order to fix a defined angular position of the ball sleeve () with respect to the wheel carrier (). 16-. (canceled)7123. An arrangement for connecting a control arm () of a chassis to a wheel carrier () by a ball sleeve joint () ,{'b': 1', '1, 'i': 'a', 'the control arm () having a control arm eye (),'}{'b': 3', '7, 'the ball sleeve joint () having a ball sleeve (),'}{'b': 2', '4', '5, 'the wheel carrier () having two bearing eyes (, ),'}{'b': '1', 'i': 'a', 'a sensor being arranged on the control arm eye (),'}{'b': '7', 'a signal emitter being arranged on the ball sleeve (),'}the sensor and the signal emitter forming an angle measuring device,{'b': 7', '4', '5', '6, 'the ball sleeve () being connected to the two bearing eyes (, ) by a threaded bolt (), and'}{'b': 9', '10', '9', '10', '7', '2', '7', '2, 'i': a', 'a, 'rotation preventing means (, ; , ) being provided, between the ball sleeve () and the wheel carrier (), to fix a defined angular position of the ball sleeve () relative to the wheel carrier ().'}879945451010991010aaaaaa. The arrangement according to claim 7 , wherein at least one end side of the ball sleeve () has a flattened area ( claim 7 , ) at its circumference and at least one end side ( claim 7 , ) of the bearing eyes ( claim 7 , ) has a corresponding edge ( claim 7 , ) claim 7 , and the flattened area ( claim 7 , ) and the edge ( claim 7 , ) engage with one another.99910107aa. The ...

SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR A REAR ENTRY VEHICLE

A suspension assembly for a vehicle modified to transport an individual using a wheelchair. The modified vehicle includes a lowered floor having an inclined portion to accommodate a ramp. The suspension replaces a portion of the suspension of an original equipment manufactured vehicle to accommodate the lowered floor, which is lowered from the original floor and which includes a width not found in the original floor. The suspension assembly includes a left bushing arm and a right bushing arm operatively connected together by a front and a rear crossmembers. Vehicle frame mounts, coil spring locations, and shock absorber locations are maintained, while accommodating the depth and width of the lowered floor. The additional weight of the vehicle, due to the addition of the lowered floor and anticipated weight of wheelchaired individuals, is accommodated by the suspension to maintain rider comfort. 1. A suspension assembly defining a central longitudinal axis and a horizontal plane for a passenger vehicle , the suspension assembly comprising:left and right bushing arms configured to extend generally along the central longitudinal axis and along the horizontal plane; andfront and rear crossmembers rigidly connected to the left and right bushing arms, wherein each of the left and right bushing arms includes an angled portion configured to be inclined with respect to the horizontal plane and configured to be inclined with respect to the central longitudinal axis.2. The suspension assembly of wherein each of the left and right bushing arms each include a main portion extending along the horizontal plane and operatively connected to a rear end part claim 1 , wherein the rear end part includes the angled portion and the angled portion is angled upwardly from the main portion.3. The suspension assembly of wherein the angled portion of the rear end part is angled away from the central longitudinal axis.4. The suspension assembly of wherein the main portion includes a front end ...

IMPROVED ROBOTIC WORKING TOOL

A robotic work tool system () comprising a robotic work tool (), said robotic work tool () comprising two front wheels () and a chassis (), wherein said robotic work tool is characterized in that the two front wheels () are arranged on a beam axle () being pivotably arranged to the chassis (). 1. A robotic work tool system comprising a robotic work tool , said robotic work tool comprising two front wheels and a chassis wherein the two front wheels are arranged on a beam axle being pivotably arranged to the chassis.2. The robotic work tool system according to claim 1 , wherein said beam axle is arranged to balance one front wheel to the other front wheel.3. The robotic work tool system according to claim 2 , wherein said beam axle is a single beam axle common to both front wheels.4. The robotic work tool system according to claim 1 , wherein the robotic work tool further comprises a stopper for restricting a maximum displacement of said beam axle.5. The robotic work tool system according to claim 2 , wherein said stopper is an opening in the chassis so that the chassis is arranged to cover a pivot point.6. The robotic work tool system according to claim 1 , wherein the beam axle is arranged as a front portion of the chassis wherein the front portion of the chassis is pivotably arranged to a remainder of the chassis.7. The robotic work tool system according to claim 1 , wherein the beam axle is pivotably attached to the chassis through a pivot point being an axle protruding from the chassis and extending through an opening in the beam axle. This application relates to a robotic work tool system for improved traction, and in particular to a robotic work tool system for improved operation among obstacles.As robotic work tool are becoming more and more advanced the requirements on their sealing is also increased which makes their bodies or chassis more (torsionally) rigid. This leads to that as the robotic work tool(s) runs over obstacles or holes causing one wheel to be ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE MOVABLE ON MOTORIZED DIRECTIONAL BALLS

An electric vehicle has a structure mounted on balls which are arranged for rolling on the ground, wherein an actuating roller is associated with each ball. The roller-supporting structure is rotatably mounted about a substantially vertical axis within a main supporting structure which is rigidly connected to the ball-supporting member. The main support structure carries a first electric motor for controlling the rotation of the roller-supporting structure about the substantially vertical axis, while the roller-supporting structure carries a second electric motor for controlling the rotation of the roller about its axis. 1. An electric vehicle , including a structure mounted on balls which are arranged for rolling on the ground ,wherein each ball is freely rotatably supported by a ball-supporting member about any axis passing through the centre of the ball,wherein an actuating roller is associated with each ball, which is in friction contact with and above the ball and which is rotatably supported about an axis of said roller by a roller-supporting structure,wherein said roller-supporting structure is rotatably mounted about a substantially vertical axis within a main supporting structure which is rigidly connected to said ball-supporting member,wherein said main supporting structure carries a first electric motor for driving the rotation of said roller-supporting structure about said substantially vertical axis, andwherein said roller-supporting structure carries a second electric motor for driving the rotation of the roller about the axis of said roller,so that when the second electric motor is actuated, said roller causes, by friction, rotation of the ball about an axis passing through a center thereof and parallel to the axis of the roller,whereas when said first electric motor is actuated, said roller is oriented about said vertical axis, so as to vary a rolling direction of the ball.2. A vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a structure provided ...

Off-Road Recreational Vehicle

Embodiments relate to an off-road vehicle comprising a frame, including at least one cargo box support member, a suspension movably coupled to the frame, a passenger compartment, an engine, a transmission operatively coupled to the engine, and a cargo box. The cargo box includes a floor and a plurality of upwardly extending sidewalls, wherein at least a portion of the cargo box floor extends over the at least one cargo box support member and wherein the cargo box is removably coupled to the at least one cargo box support members and is removable from the off-road vehicle via the removal of fewer than eight fasteners. 1. An off-road vehicle comprising:a frame;a suspension movably coupled to the frame;a passenger compartment;an engine having an engine block;a transmission operatively coupled to the engine; andan engine cradle, the engine cradle having a first portion extending forwardly of the engine block and a second portion extending rearwardly of the engine block.2. The off-road vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the engine cradle includes cradle uprights.3. The off-road vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the cradle uprights include one or more bolt holes for securing the engine to the cradle uprights.4. The off-road vehicle of claim 3 , further including a cradle support coupled to the cradle uprights claim 3 , wherein the cradle support is located forward of the cradle uprights.5. The off-road vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the engine cradle further includes front isolators claim 1 , wherein the front isolators couple the cradle support to the frame.6. The off-road vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the engine cradle further includes a hoop member claim 1 , having one or more tabs for supporting an intake assembly.7. The off-road vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the second portion includes first and second cradle legs extending rearwardly from the cradle uprights.8. The off-road vehicle of claim 1 , further including a cradle bridge member ...

SUSPENSION DEVICE

A suspension device according to the present disclosure which is equipped with an upper arm, a lower arm, and a leaf spring, wherein: the intermediate section of the leaf spring is housed inside a main cross member among the suspension cross members; the main cross member among the suspension cross members is connected to the side member via a hollow bracket; the hollow bracket has a bracket shock absorber positioned so as to face the lower arm; and the hollow bracket has a reinforcing part which faces the bracket shock absorber. 1. A suspension device comprising:an upper arm that is configured to swingably support a knuckle of a wheel and configured to be swingably supported by a side member extending in a vehicle front-rear direction;a lower arm that is provided to swingably support the knuckle and configured to be swingably supported by a suspension cross member extending in a vehicle width direction; anda leaf spring that is disposed to extend in the vehicle width direction and has an end portion disposed in the lower arm,wherein an intermediate part of the leaf spring is accommodated in a main cross member of the suspension cross member,the main cross member of the suspension cross member connects to the side member via a hollow bracket,the hollow bracket includes a bracket shock absorber positioned to face the lower arm, andthe hollow bracket includes a reinforcing portion facing the bracket shock absorber.2. The suspension device according to claim 1 ,wherein a reinforcing rib is arranged inside the hollow bracket as the reinforcing portion.3. The suspension device according to claim 1 ,wherein a shock absorbing device is disposed between the lower arm and the side member, andthe upper arm and the shock absorbing device are in a disconnected state with the hollow bracket.4. The suspension device according to claim 2 ,wherein a shock absorbing device is arranged between the lower arm and the side member, andthe upper arm and the shock absorbing device are in a ...

SUSPENSION DEVICE

A suspension device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is equipped with: an upper arm; a lower arm; a leaf spring positioned so as to extend in the vehicle widthwise direction in a manner such that an end section thereof is provided on the lower arm; a first bracket configured in a manner such that a shock absorber connected to the lower arm is connected to the outside of a side member in the vehicle widthwise direction; an upper bushing capable of transmitting force between the leaf spring and a suspension cross member; and a second bracket which is independent from the first bracket and is positioned below the side member between the side member and the leaf spring so as to be capable of transmitting the elastic force of the leaf spring to the side member via the upper bushing. 1. A suspension device comprising:an upper arm configured to swingably support a knuckle of a wheel, the upper arm being configured to be swingably supported by a side member extending in a vehicle front-rear direction;a lower arm configured to swingably support the knuckle, the lower arm being configured to be swingably supported by a suspension cross member extending in a vehicle width direction;a shock absorbing device disposed between the lower arm and the side member; a first bracket configured such that the shock absorbing device is connected to an outer side of the side member in the vehicle width direction;', 'a transmission unit provided between the suspension cross member and the leaf spring, the transmission unit being configured to transmit a force between the leaf spring and the suspension cross member; and', 'a second bracket disposed between the leaf spring and the side member and on a vertically lower side of the side member, the second bracket being configured to transmit an elastic force of the leaf spring to the side member via the transmission unit,', 'wherein the second bracket is a separate component from the first bracket., 'a leaf spring extending ...

OFF ROAD VEHICLE

An off-road vehicle includes a frame, a front suspension, and a rear suspension. In some examples of the off-road vehicle, the rear suspension includes trailing arms with are pivotally attached to the frame rearward of an operator area. Further, the frame can include a front subframe assembly and a rear subframe assembly which are easily removable from the main frame of the vehicle to permit access to various components of the off-road vehicle. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle frame;a front subframe and a rear subframe, wherein the front subframe and the rear subframe are removable from the vehicle frame;a rear bulkhead, the rear bulkhead forwardly of the rear of the rear subframe; an engine, the engine being transverse to the longitude of the vehicle;and a wishbone trailing arm suspension.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a front differential.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising a rear differential.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a rear cradle claim 1 , the rear cradle suspending the engine above a lower frame members.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the rear cradle suspends the engine above a portion of the rear subframe.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , further comprising a transmission.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the rear bulkhead is coupled to the transmission.8. The vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the engine claim 7 , transmission claim 7 , bulkhead are removable from the vehicle as a first assembly.9. The vehicle of claim 8 , further comprising an oil tank that is remote from the engine.10. The vehicle of claim 9 , wherein the oil tank is removable as part of the first assembly without disconnecting oil lines.11. The vehicle of claim 10 , further comprising a radiator claim 10 , wherein the radiator is removable as part of the first assembly without disconnecting coolant lines.12. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the wishbone trailing arm suspension attaches to the frame at two locations.13. The vehicle of claim 1 , ...

SUSPENSION WITH NON-ROTATING SHOCK ABSORBAR

A RevoKnuckle-type suspension for a wheeled vehicle has a hub mounted to a bearing carrier for rotation relative thereto about a steering axis, and a shock absorber connected non-rotatably to the bearing carrier. The shock absorber has an outer cylinder having an axially-extending guide hole defined therein, and a piston and attached piston rod retained for axial reciprocation in the guide hole. The guide hole and at least one of the piston and the piston rod retained therein have respective complementary-shaped, non-circular cross-sectional shapes which engage one another to resist axial rotation of the piston and/or the piston rod within the guide hole. The carrier is therefore restrained against rotation relative to the vehicle sprung structure without the need for any additional component(s) such as a control arm or stabilizer, as required in a traditional RevoKnuckle-type suspension. 1. A suspension for a wheeled vehicle comprising:a hub bearing for rotatably supporting a wheel and mounted to a bearing carrier for rotation relative thereto about a steering axis;a shock absorber having a cylinder connected non-rotatably to the bearing carrier and having an axially-extending guide hole defined therein, and a piston and attached piston rod retained axially movably in the guide hole, the guide hole and at least one of the piston and the piston rod retained therein having respective complementary-shaped, non-circular cross-sectional shapes which engage one another to resist axial rotation of the piston and/or the piston rod within the guide hole; anda top-mount bearing securing the piston rod non-rotatably to vehicle sprung structure.2. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the respective cross-sectional shapes of the guide hole and the at least one of the piston and the piston rod are oval.3. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the piston and/or the piston rod defines at least one guide groove running axially therealong claim 1 , and at least one guide element ...

VEHICLE FRONT END ASSEMBLY

A vehicle front end assembly includes an engine cradle, a transverse link and a fastener. The engine cradle has an upper attachment portion and a lower attachment portion, both being rigidly attached to the engine cradle. The upper attachment portion has a recessed area that includes a first opening extending through the recessed area. The upper attachment portion has a first overall thickness with a portion of the recessed area surrounding the first opening having a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness. The lower attachment portion has a second opening below the first opening. The transverse link has an inboard portion with a third opening that extends through the inboard portion. The fastener passes through the first opening, the third opening and the second opening such that the fastener retains the transverse link to the upper attachment portion and the lower attachment portion of the engine cradle. 1. A vehicle front end assembly , comprisingan engine cradle having an upper attachment portion and a lower attachment portion spaced apart from one another with both being rigidly attached to the engine cradle, the upper attachment portion having a recessed area that includes a first opening extending through the recessed area, the upper attachment portion having a first overall thickness with a portion of the recessed area surrounding the first opening having a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness, the lower attachment portion having a second opening below the first opening;a transverse link having an inboard portion with a third opening that extends through the inboard portion;a fastener passing through the first opening, the third opening and the second opening such that the fastener retains the transverse link to the upper attachment portion and the lower attachment portion of the engine cradle.2. The vehicle front end assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe recessed area is a concaved area of an upper surface of the ...

SLOTTED ALIGNMENT BUSHING

An alignment assembly for a motor vehicle includes a first bushing with a slot, the first bushing being configured to be positioned and secured to an end of a first link of a wishbone suspension assembly, and an insert that fits within the slot, the insert having a locating hole that positions a bolt within the slot for nominal caster and camber angles. 1. An alignment assembly for a motor vehicle , the assembly comprising;a first bushing with a slot, the first bushing being configured to be positioned and secured to an end of a first link of a wishbone suspension assembly; andan insert that fits within the slot, the insert having a locating hole that positions a bolt within the slot for nominal caster and camber angles.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert is one of a plurality of inserts.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the plurality of inserts has a locating hole at a nominal position.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein at least one other of the plurality of inserts has a locating hole offset from the nominal position.5. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of inserts has a locating hole with a position in the respective insert that is different than the position of the locating hole of any other insert.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the wishbone suspension assembly includes a second link and a second bushing being configured to be positioned and secured to an end of a second link of a wishbone suspension assembly claim 1 , the second bushing having a slot for a second insert.7. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the insert is one of a plurality of inserts.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the plurality of inserts has a locating hole at a nominal position.9. The assembly of claim 8 , wherein at least one other of the plurality of inserts has a locating hole offset from the nominal position.10. A wishbone suspension assembly comprising:a first link;a second link, the first link and the ...

ROLL INDUCED FOUR WHEEL STEERING VEHICLE

The roll induces four wheel steering vehicle employs a frame system to protect the driver and serves as an attachment point for, independent suspension links pivotally connect to the wheel assemblies enabling four wheel independent suspensions. A mechanically manipulated centrally mounted steering and suspension pivot, provides both steering control and suspension attachment for the shock and spring. The device is controlled by the driver using typical steering wheel and pedal movement. Steering movement by the driver produces proportionally appropriate camber, steering angle, and roll simultaneously. The invention provides a feeling of integration with the vehicle as the driver rolls into turns with the vehicle, while minimizing fatigue caused by the continuous resistance to centrifugal cornering forces. 1) A roll induced four wheel steering vehicle comprising:a) A rigid chassis;b) A plurality of resilient shock absorbers pivotally connected between a plurality of suspension links and said chassis;c) A plurality of wheel assemblies including ground contacting elements pivotally connected to said suspension links and disposed at opposite ends of the chassis;d) A plurality of centrally mounted steering mechanisms which can be mechanically manipulated, whereby transversely mounted tie rods, and coil over shock absorbers are pivotally connected to the upper portion of said centrally mounted steering mechanisms said centrally mounted steering mechanism being transversely and pivotally connected to a lower mounting position.2) The device in claim 1 , where at least one wheel assembly includes one or more electrically driven single sided hub motors.3) The device in claim 2 , where at least one motor is internally geared.4) The device in claim 2 , where at least one motor is directly driven.5) The device in claim 1 , where all wheels driven using and internal combustion engine.6) The device in claim 1 , where the wheel assemblies include free rolling wheels.7) The device ...

Rear Axle of a Vehicle

A rear axle of a two-track vehicle includes a plurality of wheel-control links with at least one spring link for supporting a bearing spring on a vehicle body of the vehicle, which wheel-control links connect a rear wheel of the vehicle to a rear axle carrier. The rear axle carrier includes at least two longitudinal members oriented at least approximately in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and at least one crossmember oriented at least approximately in the transverse direction of the vehicle. The rear axle carrier is attached to the vehicle body via two bearing points on each side of the vehicle, as viewed with respect to the longitudinal center axis of the vehicle. The spring link and at least one of the wheel-control links are attached to the longitudinal member. The attachment of the spring link to one longitudinal member in each case is arranged, as viewed in the travel direction of the vehicle, upstream of the center of the distance between the bearing points arranged on a common side of the vehicle. 19.-. (canceled)10. A rear axle of a double track vehicle , comprising:a plurality of wheel control links with at least one spring link for supporting a bearing spring on a vehicle body of the vehicle, which wheel control links connect a rear wheel of the vehicle to a rear axle carrier,wherein the rear axle carrier comprises at least two longitudinal carriers, which are oriented at least approximately in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and at least one crossmember which is oriented at least approximately in a vehicle transverse direction,wherein the rear axle carrier is attached to the vehicle body via two bearing points on each vehicle side as viewed with regard to a vehicle longitudinal center axis,wherein the spring link and at least one of the wheel control links is attached to the longitudinal carrier, andwherein the attachment of the spring link to, in each case, one longitudinal carrier is arranged, as viewed in a vehicle driving direction in an ...

Off-road front suspension system

A suspension is provided for coupling a front wheel with a chassis of an off-road vehicle. The suspension comprises upper and lower suspension arms that each includes two inboard mounting points to the chassis and one outboard rod-end joint to a spindle assembly coupled with the front wheel. A ball comprising each outboard rod-end joint is fastened by way a bolt between a pair of parallel prongs extending from the spindle assembly. The upper suspension arm is configured to facilitate coupling a strut between the lower suspension arm and the chassis. A steering rod is coupled with the spindle assembly by way of a steering rod-end joint that is disposed forward of a drive axle, thereby decreasing leverage of the front wheel on the steering rod and substantially eliminating bump steer that may occur due to rough terrain.

Vehicle Body

A vehicle body includes a cross connecting member formed in a transverse direction of the vehicle body and having branch parts branched from its outer surface, and a joint housing having a tubular shape that is fitted to and surrounds the branch parts so that the joint housing is fastened to an end of the cross connecting member, the joint housing having member fastening parts extending from portions into which the branch parts are fitted so that frame members are fastened to the member fastening parts.

Suspension for vehicle

A suspension for a vehicle is configured such that, even in a situation of departing from a range (spring freedom height) in which a coil spring may be tensioned as a rebound state is added in a full rebound state, a lower end of the coil spring is coupled to a spring pad coupled to a leaf spring and continuously supported, so that the separation of the coil spring connecting a suspension arm to a body member may be prevented. The suspension includes the leaf spring provided at the suspension arm connecting a body frame to a knuckle; a spring pad coupled to the leaf spring; and the coil spring supported, at opposite ends of the coil spring, by the body member and the spring pad, the body member being located above the suspension ann.

VEHICLE HAVING FASTENER ASSEMBLY

A vehicle includes a first vehicle component, a second vehicle component, and a fastener assembly. The first vehicle component has a first side defining a first opening and a second side opposite the first side defining a second opening. The second vehicle component is disposed between the first and second sides of the first vehicle component. The fastener assembly attaches the first and second vehicle components to each other and includes a sleeve, a bushing, and a fastener. The sleeve is disposed within the first opening of the first vehicle component. The bushing extends through the second vehicle component and is disposed between the first and second sides of the first vehicle component. The fastener extends through the sleeve, the bushing and the first and second openings of the first vehicle component. 1. A vehicle comprising:a first vehicle component having a first side defining a first opening and a second side opposite the first side defining a second counter sunk opening;a second vehicle component disposed between the first and second sides of the first vehicle component; anda fastener assembly attaching the first and second vehicle components to each other, the fastener assembly including a sleeve, a bushing, and a fastener, the sleeve disposed within the first opening of the first vehicle component, the bushing extending through the second vehicle component and disposed between the first and second sides of the first vehicle component, and the fastener extending through the sleeve, the bushing and the first and second openings of the first vehicle component,wherein the bushing has a first axial end surface and a second axial end surface, the first axial end surface is tapered to correspond to a tapered surface of the counter sunk second opening and the second axial end surface includes serrations that grip a first axial end surface of the sleeve.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is pressed in the first opening of the first vehicle component. ...

Frame Structure For Off Road Vehicle

A frame for an off road vehicle includes main beams establishing a base plane. Mounting beams, which can be used to support forces from the swing arm of a rear suspension, are spaced outside the main beams and within the base plane, running longitudinally in line with the swing arms of the rear suspension. Right and left longitudinal beams start within the base plane, but rise to their trailing ends so as to not interfere with the suspension travel of the swing arms as they extend back inward over the swing arms. Front and rear support columns can further attach into, secure and support the mounting beams and the longitudinal beams. All of the beams and columns can be formed by cutting cylindrical tubing to length and then curving the cylindrical tubing, each piece within a single plane.

Modular vehicle platform and related methods

Modular vehicle platforms are disclosed. An example modular platform includes a frame to couple to a body of a vehicle. A first bracket is coupled to the frame. One of a second bracket or a third bracket is coupled to the frame. The first bracket is spaced from the second bracket or the third bracket. The first bracket and the second bracket enable attachment of a first suspension to the frame. The first bracket and the third bracket enable attachment of a second suspension to the frame. The first suspension has a first geometry that is different than a second geometry of the second suspension.

Leading-Edge Steering Assembly

A leading-edge steering system is provided for a front suspension of an off-road vehicle. The leading-edge steering system is comprised of a spindle assembly that supports a drive axle assembly to conduct torque from a transaxle to a front wheel. A first rod-end joint pivotally couples an upper suspension arm and the spindle assembly, and a second rod-end joint pivotally couples a lower suspension arm and the spindle assembly. A steering rod-end joint pivotally couples a first end of a steering rod with a leading-edge portion of the spindle assembly. A steering gear is coupled with a second end of the steering rod and configured to move the steering rod, such that the spindle assembly rotates with respect to the upper and lower suspension arms. The leading-edge portion is configured to exert primarily tensile forces on the steering rod during travel over rough terrain. 1. A leading-edge steering system for a front suspension of an off-road vehicle , comprising:a spindle assembly configured to support a drive axle assembly to conduct torque from a transaxle to a front wheel;a first rod-end joint configured to pivotally couple an upper suspension arm and the spindle assembly;a second rod-end joint configured to pivotally couple a lower suspension arm and the spindle assembly;a steering rod-end joint configured to pivotally couple a first end of a steering rod with a leading-edge portion of the spindle assembly; anda steering gear disposed in a chassis of the off-road vehicle and coupled with a second end of the steering rod.2. The steering system of claim 1 , wherein the leading-edge portion of the spindle assembly is comprised of two parallel prongs extending forward with respect to the drive axle claim 1 , the parallel prongs being configured to fixedly receive a bolt that hingedly receives the steering rod-end joint claim 1 , such that moving the steering rod rotates the spindle assembly with respect to the upper suspension arm and the lower suspension arm.3. The ...

VEHICLE WHEEL AXLE LIFTING DEVICE

A vehicle wheel axle lifting device is provided, including a fixing portion, a cantilever and an urging arm. The cantilever and the urging arm are respectively mounted to the fixing portion, and the cantilever and the urging arm are swingable respectively around different axes so as to allow a first air bag to be disposed between the urging arm and the fixing portion. The first air bag is abutted against the urging arm, and the urging arm is abutted against the cantilever, so the vehicle wheel axle lifting device is energy-saving and easy to maintain, assemble and disassemble. 1. A vehicle wheel axle lifting device used for being adapted for a vehicle which has a car body and a wheel axle , including:a fixing portion, being provided for being fixedly disposed under the car body, the fixing portion having a supporting portion;a cantilever, being mounted to the fixing portion and swingable upward and downward around a cantilever axis located at the fixing portion, the cantilever being provided for the wheel axle to dispose thereon;an urging arm, being mounted to the fixing portion and swingable around an abutting axis located at the fixing portion, the abutting axis and the cantilever axis being parallel to and separated from each other, the urging arm having an abutting portion abutted against the cantilever and a supporting portion, the abutting portion being abutted upward against the cantilever;a first air bag, being laterally abutted and disposed between the two supporting portions;a second air bag, having an end abutted against the cantilever, the other end abutted against the car body.2. The vehicle wheel axle lifting device of claim 1 , wherein the abutting axis is located higher than the cantilever axis.3. The vehicle wheel axle lifting device of claim 1 , wherein the abutting axis is located right above the first air bag.4. The vehicle wheel axle lifting device of claim 2 , wherein the abutting axis and the cantilever axis extend away from each other.5. The ...

HYBRID LOWER ARM

The present disclosure relates to a hybrid lower arm including: a metal member including a plurality of end portions, one end portion of the plurality of end portions being connected to a ball joint and another end portion of the plurality of end portions being connected to a vehicular body; a face portion extending downwards along an edge of the metal member between the one end portion and the another end portion; and a guard member configured to surround a portion of the face portion and formed of a material lighter than the metal member. 1. A hybrid lower arm comprising:a metal member including a plurality of end portions, one end portion of the plurality of end portions being connected to a ball joint and another end portion of the plurality of end portions being connected to a vehicular body;a face portion extending downwards along an edge of the metal member between the one end portion and the another end portion; anda guard member configured to surround a portion of the face portion and formed of a material lighter than the metal member.2. The hybrid lower arm of claim 1 , wherein a lower end of the face portion is bent toward an inner side of the metal member.3. The hybrid lower arm of claim 2 , wherein the guard member is formed of a plastic material and is configured to surround an inward surface claim 2 , an outward surface claim 2 , and a lower end surface of the face portion.4. The hybrid lower arm of claim 1 , wherein the metal member includes a body portion formed in a shape of an L-shaped plate claim 1 ,wherein the guard member is formed to surround a lower surface of the body portion, an inward surface of the face portion, and an outward surface of the face portion, andwherein the guard member is formed with a plurality of partition walls which extend downwards from the lower surface of the body portion to support the face portion and are connected to the face portion.5. The hybrid lower arm of claim 4 , wherein the metal member is formed with three ...

TRAILING ARM MANUFACTURING METHOD

A trailing arm manufacturing method includes: preparing a metallic inner plate and a resinous plate member composed of at least two components; heat-crimping the inner plate while sandwiching the inner plate with the plate members in a state in which the inner plate is disposed between the plate members by using a pair of left and right molding dies including a rib molding portion for injection-molding a rib portion having a plurality of ribs; and injection-molding the rib portion on the plate member during the heat-crimping or after the heat-crimping. 1. A trailing arm manufacturing method for manufacturing a trailing arm connecting a vehicle body and a knuckle supporting a vehicle wheel , the trailing arm manufacturing method comprising:preparing a metallic inner portion and a resinous outer portion composed of at least two components;heat-crimping the inner portion while sandwiching the inner portion with the outer portions in a state in which the inner portion is disposed between the outer portions by using a pair of molding dies including an injection-molding portion for injection-molding a rib portion having a plurality of ribs; andinjection-molding the rib portion on the outer portion during the heat-crimping or after the heat-crimping.2. The trailing arm manufacturing method according to claim 1 ,wherein a collar through which a bolt for fixing the knuckle passes is simultaneously crimped to through-holes formed in the inner portion and the outer portion during the heat-crimping.3. The trailing arm manufacturing method according to claim 1 ,wherein a bush for connecting the trailing arm to the vehicle body is simultaneously inserted into a vehicle body side connection portion during the heat-crimping or the injection-molding, the vehicle body side connection portion being formed by the inner portion and a bush fixing resin portion formed on the inner portion at a time of injection-molding the rib portion.4. The trailing arm manufacturing method according to ...