Six link independent suspension for a drive axle

Details Six link independent suspension for a drive axle Six link independent suspension for a drive axle

2006-05-02

2010-10-26

Dickson, Paul N (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S124137, C280S124145

Reexamination Certificate

active

07819411

ABSTRACT:
An independent suspension includes upper and lower control arms that are coupled to a knuckle that supports a wheel assembly. A spring bracket is pivotally connected to the lower control arm. A drive shaft extends through an opening in the spring bracket to drive the wheel assembly. The spring bracket includes first and second support plates that respectively support first and second springs on opposite sides of the drive shaft. A torque rod is pivotally connected to the spring bracket. The torque rod and the upper and lower control arms are also mounted to a vehicle frame member. The torque rod, knuckle, spring bracket, upper and lower control arms, and vehicle structure cooperate to provide a six link control that accommodates large wheel jounce travel.

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