Independent suspension apparatus for a wheeled vehicle

Details Independent suspension apparatus for a wheeled vehicle Independent suspension apparatus for a wheeled vehicle

1997-01-21

1998-12-08

Dickson, Paul N.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

280675, B60G 300

Patent

active

058459260

ABSTRACT:
An independent suspension apparatus suitable for use in a motor vehicle capable of decoupling longitudinal and lateral load transfers is described. The suspension includes upper and lower control arms (22, 24), each having first and second ends (30, 32, 40, 42) respectively, being pivotably attached to a vehicle structure. Each of the control arms also includes an outer end (34, 44) for attachment to a wheel support member (12). A toe link (26) is provided for controlling toe change during dynamic loading of the suspension. The upper and lower control arms (22, 24) are arranged so as to provide a decoupling of the longitudinal and lateral load paths between a wheel support member (12) and the vehicle structure (10). This allows the use of restricted motion joints in the lateral load path to reduce camber changes normally resulting from the necessary use of compliant bushings found in the lateral load path.

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