Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1998-04-30
2000-08-29
Johnson, Brian L.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
280124136, 280124138, 280124143, B60G 700
Patent
active
061096318
ABSTRACT:
A rear suspension for use in a motor vehicle that allows improved package space for additional seating capacity. The suspension includes upper and lower control arms (32, 34), each having first and second ends (40, 42, 50, 52) respectively, being pivotally attached to a vehicle structure (10). Each of the control arms also includes an outer end (44, 54) for attachment to a wheel support member (22). A toe link (36) is provided for controlling toe change during dynamic loading of the suspension. The first and second upper ends (40, 42) of the upper control arm (32) are arranged so as to allow the load floor to extend rearward in the vehicle sufficient to package a third row passenger seat capable of providing excellent passenger comfort.
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Jones Robert Allen
Rumpel Manfred Carl
Skynar Larry
Brown Gregory P.
Fleming Faye M.
Ford Global Technologies Inc.
Johnson Brian L.
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