Suspension arrangement

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2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)

Marine propulsion

Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means

Having separated propulsion means for land and water

C440S012660

Reexamination Certificate

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06945832

ABSTRACT:
Vehicle suspension having a control arm pivotally mounted to vehicle body. Wheel support is pivotally mounted to the control arm. A hydraulic strut is pivotally mounted to body at trunnion mount. The wheel may be protracted to be placed vertically on the road surface or retracted at an angle, for example to allow good marine performance in an amphibious vehicle. Strut may be extended or retracted by hydraulic fluid pumped through ports and may also be used for wheel springing and damping. As trunnion mount is part way up the strut, the strut can pivot out of the way of the retracing wheel. A second control arm may also be fitted; this may be part of a double wishbone wheel suspension.

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