Engine and transaxle mounting and suspension system for a vehicl

Details Engine and transaxle mounting and suspension system for a vehicl Engine and transaxle mounting and suspension system for a vehicl

1997-04-15

1999-06-29

Ellis, Christopher P.

Motor vehicles

Power

Having specific motor-to-body-frame relationship

280781, B60K 100

Patent

active

059154950

ABSTRACT:
A carrier member for carrying the drive train components of a small, off-road, gasoline-powered vehicle. The carrier is a sheet metal structure having a base panel for carrying a small engine, a rear panel for carrying a transaxle that includes axle shafts extending to the rear drive wheels, and a front panel for receiving a front mount adapted to engage the vehicle frame at a transverse frame cross member. The carrier and associated drive train components constitute a unitized drive train assembly that is suspended from the frame by a pair of leaf springs or a pair of coil springs. Optionally, a torsion bar can be provided to minimize roll of the vehicle during turns. One embodiment of the suspension system includes a Watts link arrangement for minimizing side-to-side movement of the drive train assembly, and a ball-type front mount for connection of the drive train assembly with the vehicle frame in a manner to minimize transfer to the frame of vibrations and torque from the drive train assembly.

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