Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1997-08-25
1998-10-20
Ellis, Christopher P.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
280124154, 280124142, B60G 100
Patent
active
058235523
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle suspension system is disclosed, to which can be mounted a vehicle wheel and tire, with the tire having a tread surface defining a cylindrical plane. The suspension system includes a cross frame member having a relatively inboard portion and an outboard portion, the outboard portion includes an upper spring seat portion. A spindle knuckle includes a spindle to which a wheel can be coupled. The spindle is coupled to the spindle knuckle. A suspension strut is coupled between the spindle knuckle and the cross frame member. The suspension strut includes a strut housing having a lower end and an upper end, a piston axially moveable with respect to the strut housing, and a lower spring seat fixedly coupled to the strut housing. A coil spring is disposed concentrically around the strut housing. The coil spring includes an upper end received by the upper spring seat portion, and a lower end received by the lower spring seat. The upper spring seat, lower spring seat and coil spring are disposed within the cylindrical plane defined by the tire tread surface.
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Etnyre Edwin L.
Heimbecher John O.
Chrysler Corporation
Ellis Christopher P.
Fuller III Roland A.
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