Suspension arm for a motor vehicle wheel suspension
Опубликовано: 14-12-2011
Автор(ы): Piero Monchiero, Stefano Lo Giudice
Принадлежит: Sistemi Sospensioni SpA
Реферат: The arm (10) integrally forms a transversely outer arm portion (12) having a free end (14) intended to the mounting of support means for supporting a vehicle wheel and a transversely inner arm portion (16) with a first branch (18) and with a second branch (20), wherein the first branch (18) is substantially aligned with the transversely outer arm portion (12) and has a free end (22) intended to the mounting of first connection means (24) for connection to the vehicle body, while the second branch (20) extends along an arched path towards the rear part of the vehicle and has a free end (26) intended to the mounting of second connection means for connection to the vehicle body. The arm consists of a single sheet metal piece including a main portion (30) having an open section and at least one secondary portion (32) located in an edge zone of the arm and having a closed section. The secondary portion (32) is formed by at least one strip (34) of the sheet metal piece which is folded onto the main portion (30) and is firmly secured (36), preferably by welding, with its free edge to the main portion (30).
Method for Assembling a Motor Vehicle Axle of the Type Provided with Suspension Arms and a Cross-Member Mounted Between Said Arms, and Corresponding Axle
Номер патента: US20080314509A1. Автор: Bernard Criqui,Samuel Fays,Jean Veneau. Владелец: RENAULT SAS. Дата публикации: 2008-12-25.