Hydroformed control arm

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1998-05-08

2000-08-08

Jones, David

Metal deforming

By application of fluent medium, or energy field

With cutting

72 58, 72 61, B21D 2602, B21D 2828

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060984376

ABSTRACT:
A hydroformed control arm for a vehicle and a method of making the same is provided. The control arm includes a generally U-shaped member being hydroformed from a continuous, unitary tube. The generally U-shaped member includes varying cross-sectional areas along its length for improved structural integrity. The generally U-shaped member further includes a pair of pivot bores for enabling the control arm to pivot about a pivot axis. The U-shaped member still further including a ball joint cavity disposed near its apex for receiving a ball joint. The hydroformed control arm thereby eliminates the need for a ball joint bushing.

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