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27-11-2014 дата публикации

Устройство для стабилизации автомобиля против движения с креном

Номер: RU0000148298U1
Автор: Ральф ШМИРЕР
Принадлежит: Форд Глобал Технолоджис, ЛЛК

1. Устройство для стабилизации автомобиля против движения с креном, которое включает в себя U-образный торсион, удлиненное основание которого соединено с рамой автомобиля, а каждый конец соединен с правым или левым направляющим элементом колеса при помощи одной соединительной штанги (10; 20; 30; 40), отличающееся тем, что каждая соединительная штанга (10; 20; 30; 40) имеет абсорбер вибраций (11; 21, 22; 31-35; 41, 42) для снижения показателей NVH, выполненный с возможностью противодействовать колебаниям соединительной штанги (10; 20; 30; 40) или соединенного с ней направляющего элемента колеса только в одном или нескольких заранее заданных диапазонах частот.2. Устройство по п. 1, которое вместе с направляющими элементами является компонентом подвески колес МакФерсон, предпочтительно передней подвески МакФерсон.3. Устройство по п. 1 или 2, в котором абсорберы вибраций выполнены в виде пассивных абсорберов вибраций (11; 21, 22).4. Устройство по п. 3, в котором каждый абсорбер вибраций имеет колеблющуюся массу в виде вытянутого эластичного выступа или ребра (11), продольная кромка которого прикреплена к соответствующей соединительной штанге (10).5. Устройство по п. 3, в котором каждый абсорбер вибраций имеет колеблющуюся массу в виде одной или нескольких продолговатых колодок (21), которые присоединены к соответствующей соединительной штанге (20) с помощью эластичных элементов (22).6. Устройство по п. 1 или 2, в котором каждый абсорбер вибраций выполнен в виде активного включаемого абсорбера вибраций (31-35), колеблющаяся масса (33; 42) которого соединена с соответствующей соединительной штангой (30, 40) посредством электрического исполнительного механизма (32; 41).7. Устро РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 148 298 U1 (51) МПК B60G 13/16 (2006.01) B60G 21/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014128946/11, 15.07.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: ...

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Номер записи: 1
27-10-2016 дата публикации

Задняя зависимая подвеска транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000165671U1
Автор: Айдар Анварович Зиятдинов, Виталий Михайлович Мартемьянов, Фарит Талгатович Гаттаров
Принадлежит: Публичное акционерное общество "КАМАЗ"

Задняя зависимая подвеска транспортного средства, содержащая продольные реактивные штанги, выполненные с возможностью шарнирного крепления своими концами посредством кронштейнов на мосту и раме, поперечную штангу, шарнирно закрепленную на мосту и раме, упругие элементы, отличающаяся тем, что упругие элементы выполнены упруго-демпфирующими в виде активных гидропневматических рессор, нижней частью закреплены через ось к кронштейну крепления на мосту транспортного средства, а верхней частью через ось - к кронштейну крепления на раме, продольные реактивные штанги установлены попарно между гидропневматическими рессорами и закреплены шарнирно своими концами с одной стороны на правом и левом кронштейнах крепления к раме, а с другой стороны - кронштейнах крепления к мосту, при этом поперечная штанга выполнена реактивной с изгибом. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 165 671 U1 (51) МПК B60G 7/02 (2006.01) B60G 9/04 (2006.01) B60G 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2016108463/11, 09.03.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 09.03.2016 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество "КАМАЗ" (RU) (45) Опубликовано: 27.10.2016 Бюл. № 30 1 6 5 6 7 1 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Задняя зависимая подвеска транспортного средства, содержащая продольные реактивные штанги, выполненные с возможностью шарнирного крепления своими концами посредством кронштейнов на мосту и раме, поперечную штангу, шарнирно закрепленную на мосту и раме, упругие элементы, отличающаяся тем, что упругие элементы выполнены упруго-демпфирующими в виде активных гидропневматических рессор, нижней частью закреплены через ось к кронштейну крепления на мосту транспортного средства, а верхней частью через ось - к кронштейну крепления на раме, продольные реактивные штанги установлены попарно между гидропневматическими рессорами и закреплены шарнирно своими концами с одной стороны на ...

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Номер записи: 2
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle suspension

Номер: US20120013095A1
Автор: Miles Barnaby Gerrard
Принадлежит: Individual

A component or assembly for vehicle suspension comprising inter alia, a hub carrier supporting a wheel carrier, a bracket and one or more of support bodies interposed between the hub carrier and the bracket. The support bodies are supported with respect to or by the base suspension. The one or more support bodies each has a predetermined first rigidity in a first direction and a second rigidity in directions normal to the first direction, wherein the first direction is oriented such that it intersects a longitudinal and vertical plane of the vehicle and wherein the second rigidity is lower than the first rigidity.

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Номер записи: 3
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Front end assembly for a motor vehicle comprising a suspension with a transverse blade

Номер: US20120049482A1
Автор: Arnaud Lizot, Bernard Niclot
Принадлежит: PEUGEOT CITROEN AUTOMOBILES SA

The invention relates to a front end assembly for a motor vehicle, in particular for motor vehicle, supporting each of the steering wheels ( 11 ) of the vehicle by means of a pivoting wheel holder ( 4 ), said front end assembly comprising a suspension comprising a transverse blade ( 1 ) made of composite material, attached to the body shell ( 5 ) of the vehicle and each end portion ( 2 ) of which is rigidly connected to the pivoting wheel holder ( 4 ), characterized in that each end ( 10 ) of the transverse blade ( 1 ) is suspended under the body shell ( 5 ) of the vehicle by a holder ( 6 ) sandwiching the end ( 10 ) of the blade ( 1 ), and in that a means ( 12; 17 ) for taking-up the longitudinal stresses to the brakes is arranged between the holder ( 6 ) of the blade ( 1 ) and the pivoting wheel holder ( 4 ); the end ( 10 ) of the blade ( 1 ), the holder ( 6 ) and the force take-up means ( 12; 17 ) substantially and respectively defining the three sides of a suspension triangle.

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Номер записи: 4
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Transverse Link On A Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20120091681A1
Автор: Andreas Rodenberg, Frank Scheper, Jens Wohlers, Karsten Klostermeier, Karsten Sander, Marc Simon, Martina Beyer, Michael Johannes Frantzen, Thomas Gerhards, Wolfgang David
Принадлежит: Andreas Rodenberg, Frank Scheper, Jens Wohlers, Karsten Klostermeier, Karsten Sander, Marc Simon, Martina Beyer, Michael Johannes Frantzen, Thomas Gerhards, Wolfgang David

The invention relates to a transverse link ( 1 ) having a main body ( 2 ), which has at least one first fixing region ( 4 ) pivotal attachment to a vehicle frame element, the first fixing region ( 4 ) having a journal ( 9 ), which is surrounded by a bearing bush ( 23 ). The proposal is to arrange in the region of the first fixing region ( 4 ) a stop region ( 19 ), which is interrupted when viewed in the circumferential direction, resulting in the formation of diametrically opposite thickened portions ( 21, 22 ), which are arranged between the main body ( 2 ) and the first fixing region ( 4 ) and are embodied in such a way that only forces acting in the lateral and vertical directions are absorbed when the main body ( 2 ) is twisted out of the neutral position thereof, about a vertical axis (Y) of a second fixing region ( 3 ), and the respective thickened portion ( 21, 22 ) strikes against corresponding stop elements ( 27, 28 ) of the bearing bush ( 23 ) by means of the respective stop surface ( 24, 26 ) thereof.

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Номер записи: 5
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Control arm for a motor vehicle

Номер: US20120153592A1
Автор: Florian Hessing, Oliver Mielke, Tobias Ebbing
Принадлежит: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

A control arm for a motor vehicle includes a single-shell base body having a flat bottom and lateral legs which are formed by bending the bottom. Attached to the base body are plural bearings, with at least one of the lateral legs having a recess provided between two of the bearings.

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Номер записи: 6
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Apex internal mounting arrangement for a v-configuration torque rod

Номер: US20120200056A1
Автор: Christopher G. Rager, Joseph F. Cerri, III, Kenneth A. McGill, Russell E. Butler
Принадлежит: Pullman Co

A V-shaped torque rod includes an apex joint assembly that is attached to a component of a vehicle using only a single fastener. The apex joint assembly includes a housing, an inner metal, an elastomeric member disposed between the housing and the inner metal and a post that engages the inner metal. The single fastener extends through the inner metal and through the post to secure the apex joint assembly to the vehicle. The post can be a tapered post or the post can be a non-tapered post.

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Номер записи: 7
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Three wheeled vehicle

Номер: US20120241238A1
Автор: Brian T. Utter, Gustavo A. Aramayo, James A.J. Holroyd, Jason J. Hohenstein, Mark Alan Ziliak, Vittorio Tomolillo
Принадлежит: Poliaries Ind Inc

A three wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame with a frame sidewall providing a substantially flat surface, with recesses in the flat surface. Alignment arms have inner ends and outer ends, where the inner ends are mounted to the frame sidewall, and the outer ends mount a wheel hub. The inner ends have couplings with pivotal portions and fixed portions, the pivotal portions being at least partially positioned within the recesses, and the fixed portions being attached to the substantially flat surface.

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Номер записи: 8
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Wheel suspension for motor vehicles

Номер: US20120261893A1
Автор: Armin Ohletz, Karl-Heinz Meitinger, Walter Schmidt
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A wheel suspension for motor vehicles includes at least one upper control arm, in particular an upper transverse control arm, and at least one lower control arm, in particular a lower transverse control arm, which are hinged on the body of the motor vehicle suspension on the one hand, and on the other hand are connected to a wheel carrier, thus forming a preferred, substantially vertical steering axle. At least one suspension spring and at least one shock absorber are provided. The at least one suspension spring and/or the at least one shock absorber are designed to be rotatable.

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Номер записи: 9
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Wheel suspension for a motor vehicle

Номер: US20120306174A1
Автор: Christoph Kossira, Heinrich Beringer, Hugo Müller, Karl-Heinz Meitinger, Wilfried Michel, Wolfgang Schmid
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle includes a support element on the wheel-side rotatably mounting a vehicle wheel and a carrier element on the axle-side, wherein the carrier element on the wheel-side can be adjusted for setting a toe and/or camber angle relative to the support element on the axle-side, wherein the carrier elements on the axle-side and on the wheel-side are coupled to a universal joint in which webs of the carrier elements on the wheel-side and on the axle-side are articulated on a gimbal ring element by means of bearing points. The webs of the support elements are articulated on the gimbal ring element at the bearing points by means of ball joints.

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Номер записи: 10
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Linkage Lift Mechanism for Off-Road Vehicle

Номер: US20120318588A1
Автор: Adam Thurmer, Brian T. Coulter, Glen D. Kroese
Принадлежит: AGCO Corp

A self-propelled implement may include a suspension arrangement with a suspension spring, an elevation toggling linkage, and a wheel. The suspension spring may support a main frame of the self-propelled implement at a sprung end. The elevation toggling linkage may be mounted at an unsprung end of the suspension spring. The elevation toggling linkage may be used to configure the self-propelled implement at a raised elevation or a lowered elevation.

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Номер записи: 11
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Bump stopper

Номер: US20120319336A1
Автор: Hideto Yamada, Hiroyuki Akaki, Soukichi Kikuchi
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Mazda Motor Corp

In a bump stopper ( 115 ) attached to a main frame ( 10 ) of a chassis frame ( 9 ) of a vehicle ( 1 ), a stopper body ( 116 ) is a panel which is, as viewed in a cross section along a horizontal direction, formed in a bag shape having an opening on an inner side in a vehicle width direction and formed so as to have openings at upper and lower ends. The stopper body ( 116 ) is attached to an outer surface of the main frame ( 10 ) at front and rear attachment parts ( 116 c, 116 d ) which are end parts of the panel positioned at sides of the opening on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. A contact member ( 118 ) contacting an arm ( 92 ) is attached to the stopper body ( 116 ) so as to be positioned in the vicinity of a lower opening ( 116 ) of the stopper body ( 116 ).

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Номер записи: 12
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Toe correct bush

Номер: US20130001915A1
Автор: Ryusuke Yamada, Yorikazu Nakamura
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Riko Co Ltd

To provide a toe correct bush having excellent durability and a novel structure, the toe correct bush effectively achieving improvement in running stability during steering with a toe correction function and improvement in straight line performance with an intermediate restraining plate. A first intermediate restraining member is provided between opposing surfaces of an inner inclined portion and an outer inclined portion and is fixed to a compression rubber, the first intermediate restraining member spreading and being isolated from the opposing surfaces of the inner inclined portion and the outer inclined portion. A second intermediate restraining member is provided independent from the first intermediate restraining member between opposing surfaces of an inner flange and an outer flange and is fixed to a connecting rubber, the second intermediate restraining member spreading and being isolated from the opposing surfaces of the inner flange and the outer flange.

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Номер записи: 13
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Low-friction bush for vehicle

Номер: US20130025087A1
Автор: Dae Won Jang, Hee Gon KANG
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

A low-friction bush for a vehicle may include an inner pipe having a spherical portion being convex toward the outside, a bearing seat configured to be in rolling contact with an outer surface of the spherical portion of the inner pipe, wherein each entrance of the bearing seat may be spaced from the spherical portion of the inner pipe, a sealing member sealingly mounted between each end of the inner pipe and the entrance of the bearing seat, a plastic housing integrally injection-molded on an outer surface of the bearing seat and an outer surface of the sealing member, an outer pipe spaced from an outer circumference of the plastic housing, and a vibration-proof rubber filled in a space between the outer pipe and the plastic housing to integrate the outer pipe and the plastic housing.

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Номер записи: 14
07-03-2013 дата публикации

In-wheel motor driving device

Номер: US20130057048A1
Автор: Aiko Ishikawa, Akira Yamagata, Minoru Suzuki, Tetsuya Yamamoto
Принадлежит: NTN Corp

An object of the present invention is to provide an in-wheel motor driving device which includes a highly adaptable suspension mounting portion, is light weighted, and has reduced drag friction at the time of steering operation. An in-wheel motor driving device comprises: a motor section A which rotates a motor-side rotation member; a speed reducer section B which reduces and transmits rotation of the motor-side rotation member to a wheel-side rotation member; and a wheel hub connected and fixed to the wheel-side rotation member. The above three elements are disposed in series from an inboard side to an outboard side of a vehicle, and suspension mounting brackets are fixed onto an outer surface of the speed reducer section's housing. Arms of a suspension are attached via the suspension mounting brackets.

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Номер записи: 15
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Tilting Vehicle and a Method of Tilting a Vehicle with Rear Wheel Supports Having Hydraulic Cylinders Communicating Through a Pump

Номер: US20130068550A1
Автор: David Andrew Gale
Принадлежит: Individual

There is disclosed herein a vehicle configuration comprising a chassis, at least one front wheel, two rear wheels, and a propulsion unit driving the rear wheels. The rear wheels are connected to the chassis by a wheel support assembly configured for allowing movement of each rear wheel relative to the chassis, a hydraulic cylinder connected to the chassis and the rear wheel supports, and a piston connected the rear wheel supports and the chassis. The piston dividing the hydraulic cylinder into fluidly connected first and second chambers such that movement of hydraulic fluid from the first or second chamber of a hydraulic cylinder to the respective first or second chamber of another hydraulic cylinder displaces the pistons of the hydraulic cylinders in opposing directions relative to the respective housings and causes the chassis to articulate with respect to the surface.

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Номер записи: 16
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Connecting Strut

Номер: US20130069335A1
Автор: Erdogan Cengiz
Принадлежит: TRW AUTOMOTIVE GMBH

A connecting strut for a chassis of a vehicle comprises an elongated carrier which has at least two carrier elements spaced apart from each other. The carrier elements are connected with each other at their ends by means of a respective connecting element. The carrier has a low torsional stiffness and a high bending stiffness with respect to its longitudinal axis. 1. A connecting strut for a chassis of a vehicle comprising an elongated carrier having at least two carrier elements spaced apart from each other which are connected with each other at their ends by a respective connecting element , wherein the carrier has a low torsional stiffness and a high bending stiffness with respect to its longitudinal axis.2. The connecting strut according to claim 1 , wherein at least one carrier element has a rectangular cross-section having substantially straight long sides.3. The connecting strut according to claim 1 , wherein at least one carrier element has an open profile cross-section claim 1 , the open area of the profile cross-section being directed outwards away from the respective other carrier element.4. The connecting strut according to claim 1 , wherein a cross-section of at least one carrier element has the shape of a rectangle the long sides of which are curved towards the respective other carrier element at least in a region of a neutral axis.5. The connecting strut according to claim 4 , wherein the curved carrier element has in the region of the neutral axis a smaller distance from the other carrier element than from an outer edge region thereof.6. The connecting strut according to claim 4 , wherein at least one carrier element has a cross-section having the shape of a segment of a circle.7. The connecting strut according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier elements have no angled area in a cross-section thereof.8. The connecting strut according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting elements by means of which the carrier elements are connected with each other at ...

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Номер записи: 17
28-03-2013 дата публикации

SINGLE-AXIS DAMPING JOINT FOR CONNECTING CHASSIS COMPONENTS FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20130075994A1
Автор: KWON Tae-Sung, Lee Young-Chun
Принадлежит: ILJIN.CO.LTD

The present invention relates to a single-axis damping joint for connecting chassis components for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a single-axis damping joint for connecting chassis components for a vehicle, capable of improving performance of absorbing forward and backward vibration of a vehicle body and vibration due to distortion force while improving durability. 1. A single-axis damping joint for connecting chassis components for a vehicle , comprising:a ball stud including a spherical portion on an axis;bearings disposed so as to induce rotation of the ball stud in an axis direction;a sheet member configured to support an external circumferential surface of the bearing;a buffer member disposed at an external circumferential surface of the sheet member; andan outer pipe configured to protect the sheet member from the outside while being in close contact with the external circumferential surface of the sheet member and coupled to one end of a lower arm.2. The single-axis damping joint of claim 1 , wherein the bearing is disposed so as to be in rolling-contact with an external circumferential surface of the spherical portion of the ball stud.3. The single-axis damping joint of claim 2 , wherein the bearing is made of a synthetic resin material claim 2 , and has a plurality of protrusions at an external circumferential surface of the bearing in a circumferential direction.4. The single-axis damping joint of claim 2 , wherein the bearings make at least one pair separated from and coupled to each other claim 2 , and the pair of bearings is fitted to both sides of the shaft with the spherical portion interposed therebetween claim 2 , and has a ring-shaped recess and a ring-shaped protrusion corresponding to each other at respective edge ends facing each other.5. The single-axis damping joint of claim 1 , wherein ring-shaped sealing members configured to prevent foreign substances and water from passing through from the outside are disposed at both ends of the ...

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Номер записи: 18
18-04-2013 дата публикации

AXLE MODULE, IN PARTICULAR TWIST-BEAM REAR AXLE

Номер: US20130093156A1
Автор: Buschjohann Thomas, Hoelig Benjamin, Kiesel Andreas, Lachmund Heik, Schaller Enrico
Принадлежит: KSM CASTINGS GROUP GMBH

The invention relates to an axle module for a motor vehicle. The axle module is made up of two control arms which can be attached to the vehicle chassis, carry the wheels of the axle, and are connected with one another by way of an axle body. The connection between axle body and the respective control arm is an adhesive connection. 1. Axle module for a motor vehicle , consisting of two control arms , which can be attached to the vehicle chassis , carry the wheels of the axle , and are connected with one another by way of an axle body , wherein the connection between axle body and the control arm , in each instance , is an adhesive connection.2. Axle module according to claim 1 , wherein the axle body is connected with the control arm claim 1 , in each instance claim 1 , with shape fit.3. Axle module according to claim 1 , wherein the axle body is connected with the control arm claim 1 , in each instance claim 1 , with force fit.4. Axle module according to claim 1 , wherein the axle body is connected with the control arm claim 1 , in each instance claim 1 , by means of screwing claim 1 , riveting claim 1 , clamping claim 1 , pressing claim 1 , crimping and/or clinching.5. Axle module according to claim 1 , wherein the connection regions or connection surfaces on the axle body and/or on the control arm claim 1 , in each instance claim 1 , are machined.6. Axle module according to claim 1 , wherein the axle body is produced from a different material than the control arms.7. Axle module according to claim 1 , wherein it claim 1 , preferably the control arm claim 1 , in each instance claim 1 , is produced in part from a light material.8. Axle module according to claim 7 , wherein the light material is a light metal claim 7 , a plastic claim 7 , or a composite of light metal and plastic.9. Axle module according to claim 8 , wherein the light metal consists of aluminum claim 8 , magnesium claim 8 , zinc claim 8 , or alloys with one or more of these metals.10. Axle module ...

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Номер записи: 19
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Suspension mounting structure for vehicle

Номер: US20130099461A1
Автор: Hiroaki Takeshita, Masanobu Fukushima, Takahiro OTANI
Принадлежит: Mazda Motor Corp

An object of the present invention is to effectively ensure the rigidity of supporting a front suspension with a simple configuration, without increasing the weight of a vehicle body. In a suspension mounting structure for a vehicle in which a front suspension is supported by sub frames 3 , the sub frames 3 have a pair of right and left side sub frames 9 that extend in a front-rear direction of a vehicle in lower parts of front side frames 2 ; and a rear sub cross member 11 that couples rear end parts of the right and left side frames 9 to each other. Rear parts of the sub frames 9 are provided with: lower arm supporting parts for swingably and elastically displaceably supporting lower arms 41 of the front suspension; first fixing parts 31 that rigidly bond a rear end part of the rear sub cross member 11 to a bottom surface of a vehicle body; and second fixing parts 40 that rigidly bond side end parts of the rear sub cross member 11 to the bottom surface of the vehicle body at positions that are offset outward from the first fixing parts 31 in a vehicle width direction.

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Номер записи: 20
09-05-2013 дата публикации

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING DIRECT DRIVE AXLES TO A BACKBONE FRAME

Номер: US20130113197A1
Автор: Oriet Leo P
Принадлежит: NAVISTAR CANADA, INC.

A transaxle assembly () for mounting a drive axle assembly () to a vehicle backbone frame () includes a suspension body () having a receiving cavity () for receiving the backbone frame, and a plurality of frame members () disposed generally transversely to the suspension body. The plurality of frame members () are pivotally attached to the suspension body () at an upper end () of the frame members. The transaxle assembly () also includes a receiving structure () that receives the plurality of frame members at a lower end () of the frame members (). The receiving structure () has a receiving hole () that is generally parallel with the backbone frame for receiving the drive axle assembly (). A cylinder () extends between the suspension body () and the receiving structure (). 1. A transaxle assembly for mounting a drive axle assembly to a vehicle backbone frame , comprising:a suspension body having a receiving cavity for receiving the backbone frame;a plurality of frame members disposed generally transversely to the suspension body, the plurality of frame members pivotally attached to the suspension body at an upper end of the frame members;a receiving structure receiving the plurality of frame members at a lower end of the frame members, the receiving structure having a receiving hole that is generally parallel with the backbone frame for receiving the drive axle assembly; anda cylinder extending between the suspension body and the receiving structure.2. The transaxle assembly of wherein the suspension body is tubular-shaped.3. The transaxle assembly of wherein the receiving hole is configured to receive a walking beam of the drive axle assembly.4. The transaxle assembly of wherein the plurality of frame members comprise an upper sub-frame member having a general Y-shape claim 1 , and a lower sub-frame member having a general Y-shape.5. The transaxle assembly of wherein the upper sub-frame member and the lower sub-frame member are generally parallel.6. The transaxle ...

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Номер записи: 21
23-05-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-LINK REAR WHEEL AXLE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130127130A1
Автор: Johne Michael, Schulz Achim
Принадлежит: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Multi-link rear wheel axle for a vehicle connects a wheel support () to a vehicle body () with link arms in upper and lower link planes (). The upper link plane () has a link arm () configured as a track rod and front and rear transverse link arms () with articulation points () for the wheel support () and the vehicle body (). A longitudinal link arm () connects the rear transverse link () via an articulation point () near the wheel support () to the front transverse link () via an articulation point () near the vehicle body. Front and rear transverse link arms () in the lower link plane () have articulation points () for the wheel support () and the vehicle body () and form a virtual pole () outside the lower link plane () and behind the axle. 1. A multi-link rear wheel axle for a motor vehicle for connecting a wheel support to a vehicle body , comprising link arms arranged in upper and lower link planes , one link arm in the upper link plane being configured as a track rod , the upper link plane having rear and front transverse link arms , as viewed in the direction of driving , each of which has articulation points for the wheel support and the vehicle body , the front transverse link being a track rod , and a longitudinal link arm connecting the rear transverse link via an articulation point in the vicinity of the wheel support to the front transverse link via an articulation point in the vicinity of the vehicle body , front and rear transverse link arms in the lower link plane , as viewed in the direction of driving , each of which has articulation points for the wheel support and the vehicle body so that the rear and the front transverse link in the lower link plane form a virtual pole that lies in the lower link plane outside the lower link plane and behind the axle of the wheel support.2. The multi-link rear wheel axle of claim 1 , wherein the track rod is an active track rod.3. The multi-link rear wheel axle of claim 1 , wherein the articulation point of ...

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Номер записи: 22
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Active geometry control suspension system

Номер: US20130147134A1
Автор: Byung Gu KANG, Sang Hoon YOO, Sung Bae JANG, Un Koo Lee
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

An active geometric control suspension system may include an upper arm connected to a side above and between a rear wheel-sided knuckle and a subframe, and an assist link connected to the other side above and between the knuckle and the subframe, together with a node-changeable unit, wherein the node-changeable unit includes a housing formed at a portion of the subframe, a track-variable kit detachably coupled to brackets of the housing, cam-operating rails fixed to a side of the track-variable kit, a cam disposed on the cam-operating rails of the track-variable kit to be slidable up/down along the cam-operating rails, and a cam bolt connecting the cam with a vehicle body-sided connecting portion of the assist link.

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Номер записи: 23
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Active roll control system

Номер: US20130147136A1
Автор: Pil Young Jeong, Sung Bae JANG, Un Koo Lee
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

An active roll control system may include a sliding unit which includes a housing disposed on a suspension, a slide rail disposed within the housing along vehicle width direction, and a connector movably disposed on the slide rail, wherein the connector may be pivotally connected with a lower end of the stabilizer link, the connector guided along the vehicle width direction according to vehicle driving condition, and a driving unit connected with the connector so as to drive the connector, wherein the connector may be movable at inward of an imaginary line connecting the first connecting point connected with the knuckle and the second connecting point connected with the outward portion of the sub frame.

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Номер записи: 24
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Crossmember assembly for vehicles

Номер: US20130147236A1
Автор: Pil Young Jeong, Sung Bae JANG, Un Koo Lee
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

A crossmember assembly for a vehicle may include an upper panel; a pair of lower panels assembled at a lower side of both end portions of the upper panel to form a first box, a center lower panel, a middle portion of which is assembled to a lower middle portion of the upper panel, and a front side lower arm mounting panel and a rear side lower arm mounting panel that are disposed at a lower front side and a lower rear side of the crossmember assembly, respectively, and mounted to the both end portions of the upper panel to house a lower arm.

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Номер записи: 25
11-07-2013 дата публикации

ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE

Номер: US20130175779A1
Автор: Knochenmus Russell L., Kvien Matthew M., Lovold Jeff S., Wysocki Timothy S.
Принадлежит: Polaris Industries Inc.

An ATV is disclosed having a frame, a seat supported by the frame, front and rear wheels supporting the frame, a drivetrain supported by the frame, and an operator's compartment extending generally between the seat and a front enclosure. The ATV includes foot pedals to control the speed and acceleration of the vehicle. The ATV may include a floorboard including a footwell and a dead pedal for locating the operator's foot relative to the foot pedals. 1. An all-terrain vehicle comprising:a frame;a seat supported by the frame;front and rear wheels supporting the frame;a drive train supported by the frame and drivingly coupled to the front and rear wheels;front lower control arms, each having an inner end and an outer end, the inner end pivotably coupled to the frame at a lower inner coupling, and the outer end coupled to one of the front wheels at a lower outer coupling;front upper control arms, each having an inner end and an outer end, the inner end pivotably coupled to the frame at an upper inner coupling, and the outer end coupled to one of the front wheels at an upper outer coupling; andfront shock absorbers, each including a lower mount coupled to the upper alignment arm intermediate the inner and outer ends, and an upper mount coupled to the frame;wherein the upper inner coupling is positioned vertically above and longitudinally forward of the lower inner coupling.2. The all-terrain vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the upper inner coupling is positioned about 5.88 inches above the lower inner coupling.3. The all-terrain vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the upper inner coupling is positioned about 6.95 inches forward of the lower inner coupling.4. The all-terrain vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the upper inner coupling is positioned laterally outwardly from the lower inner coupling.5. The all-terrain vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the upper inner coupling is positioned about 2.74 inches outward from the lower inner coupling.6. The all-terrain vehicle of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 26
01-08-2013 дата публикации

SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130193663A1
Автор: Brun Stephane, Guerra Julien
Принадлежит: Renault Trucks

A suspension assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a fixed bracket, a suspension arm mounted between two mounting flanges of the bracket, a spacer mounted in a bore of a flange of the bracket, and an articulation shaft mounted through the flanges, the suspension arm. and the spacer. The spacer includes an inner ring in which the articulation shaft is mounted An end face of the inner ring is adapted to be pressed, along a longitudinal axis of the shaft, against a lateral face of the suspension arm. The spacer includes, between its inner ring and the bore in which the spacer is mounted, a deformable sleeve, deformable along die longitudinal axis under a shear effort and adapted to slide with respect to the inner ring or to the bracket, along the longitudinal axis. 1. Suspension assembly for an automotive vehicle , comprising:a fixed bracket,a suspension arm mounted between two mounting flanges of the bracket,a spacer mounted in a bore of a flange of the bracket, an articulation shaft mounted through the flanges, the suspension arm and the spacer,wherein:the spacer comprises an inner ring in which the articulation shaft is mounted,an end face of the inner ring is adapted to be pressed, along a longitudinal axis (X-X′) of the shaft, against a lateral face of the suspension, arm,the spacer comprises, between its inner ring and the bore in which the spacer is mounted, a deformable sleeve, deformable along the longitudinal axis under a shear effort and adapted to slide with respect to the inner ring or to the bracket, along the longitudinal axis.2. Suspension assembly according to claim 1 , comprising means to block displacements of the deformable sleeve with respect to the inner ring or to the bracket claim 1 , along the longitudinal axis of the shaft.3. Suspension assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the deformable sleeveis blocked in translation with respect to the bracket, along the longitudinal axis of the shaft:{'b': '540', 'by a shoulder () of the bore in ...

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Номер записи: 27
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Flexible joint

Номер: US20130199332A1
Автор: Douglas H. Powell
Принадлежит: Individual

One example embodiment includes a flexible joint for attachment to a suspension link. The flexible joint includes a housing. The housing includes an external surface and an internal surface. The flexible joint also includes a flexible joint insert. The flexible joint insert includes an inner sleeve. The inner sleeve includes a channel, where the channel is configured to receive at least a portion of an external device, and an external surface. The flexible joint insert also includes an elastomer. The elastomer is fused to at least a portion of the external surface of the inner sleeve. A portion of the elastomer is in contact with the internal surface of the housing. The elastomer is not permanently attached to the housing.

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Номер записи: 28
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Wheel Strut for Vehicle Suspension

Номер: US20130200587A1
Автор: Branger Eric Leonard
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a rubber metal bearing for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle comprising an elastic rubber body () arranged between an outer bushing () and an inner bushing () aligned coaxially therewith and fastened thereto. The outer bushing () has a front frontal surface () to which at least one front elastic rubber damping element () is attached, and a rear frontal surface () to which at least one rear elastic rubber damping element () is attached, wherein the front and rear rubber damping elements () are arranged asymmetrically to one another. 11089. A rubber metal bearing for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle comprising an elastic rubber body () arranged between an outer bushing () and an inner bushing () aligned coaxially therewith and fastened thereto ,wherein{'b': 8', '11', '13', '12', '13', '13, 'the outer bushing () has a front frontal surface () to which at least one front elastic rubber damping element () is attached, and a rear frontal surface () to which at least one rear elastic rubber damping element () is attached, wherein the front and rear rubber damping elements () are arranged asymmetrically to one another.'}2. The rubber metal bearing as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 13', '11', '12, 'in each case a plurality of front and rear rubber damping elements (), spaced apart from one another, are arranged on the front frontal surface () and on the rear frontal surface ().'}3. The rubber metal bearing as claimed in or claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '13', 'the front and rear rubber damping elements () in each case have different lengths and/or widths and/or heights.'}4. The rubber metal bearing as claimed in one of the preceding claims claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 13', '11', '13', '12', '11', '12, 'the front rubber damping elements () are arranged in a front peripheral portion of the front frontal surface () and the rear rubber damping elements () are arranged in a rear peripheral portion of the rear frontal surface (), wherein the front peripheral ...

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Номер записи: 29
08-08-2013 дата публикации

TRAILING BEAM FOR SUPPORTING AN AXLE

Номер: US20130200588A1
Автор: EVELEY Nicholas
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a trailing beam for supporting a trailer axle. The trailing beam has a generally rectangular cross section, the top, bottom and sides of which are fabricated from steel plate or channels, with the individual components being welded together at their junctures. The trailing beam incorporates a novel axle wrap which provides a curved sided window enabling weld securement of the axle wrap to the axle without the weld extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the axle. 2. The trailing beam of further having gusset plates welded to said forward member and said trailing end at said juncture to reinforce said trailing beam at said juncture.3. An axle wrap for a trailer axle claim 1 , said axle wrap comprising:a pair of semi-tubular members for encircling said axle, said members having opposite ends with opposite side edges extending therebetween; anda curved sided indentation extending into said opposite side edges to provide a window for weld securement of said axle wrap to said axle without said weld extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of said axle. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/591,017 filed Jan. 26, 2012 which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference.The present invention relates generally to vehicle suspension assemblies. More particularly the invention relates to the trailing beam configuration for supporting an axle.A trailing beam suspension typically utilizes a beam having a leading end opposite a trailing end. The beam is mounted lengthwise to a hanger at its leading end for swinging movement about an axis transverse to a trailer. The hanger is typically secured to a chassis or frame of the trailer by suitable means such as welding. A suspension unit such as an air bag extends between the trailing end of the beam and the chassis of the trailer. An axle is mounted to the beam transverse to the beam between the leading and trailing ends of the beam.The above suspension ...

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Номер записи: 30
15-08-2013 дата публикации

COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL ELEMENT, PARTICULARLY FOR A VEHICLE SUSPENSION, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130205591A1
Автор: Borgna Guido, Monchiero Piero, Santini Andrea
Принадлежит: SISTEMI SOSPENSIONI S.P.A.

A method for manufacturing a structural element comprises steps of providing separate first and second half-shells made of at least one layer of composite material including a fibre-reinforced polymeric matrix, providing a core made of ductile material Joking the core to the first half-shell such that at least one cavity is defined inside the structural element, and joining the second half-shell to the first half-shell. 122-. (canceled)23. A method for manufacturing a structural element for a vehicle suspension , the method comprising steps of:providing separate first and second half-shells made of at least one layer of composite material including a fibre-reinforced polymeric matrix;providing a core made of ductile material;joining the core to the first half-shell such that at least one cavity is defined inside the structural element; andjoining the second half-shell to the first half-shell.241. The method as set forth claim , wherein the first and second half-shells are joined to each other by heating to a temperature to cause fusion of the polymeric matrix of the composite material.251. The method as set forth in claim , wherein the first and second half-shells are joined to each other by gluing.261. The method as set forth in claim , wherein the core is made as a single piece.271. The method as set forth in claim , wherein the core is made by joining a plurality of separate pieces.281. The method as set forth in claim , wherein the method comprises further a step of filling the cavity with filler material.29. (canceled) This application claims priority to PCT Patent Application PCT/EP2011/057676 entitled “Composite Structural Element, Particularly for a Vehicle Suspension, and Method for Manufacturing the Same” and filed on May 12, 2011, which claims benefit of the filing date of Italian Patent Application TO2010A000395 filed on May 12, 2010.1. Field of InventionThe invention relates, generally, to a composite structural element and, particularly, to such an ...

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Номер записи: 31
22-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CHASSIS COMPONENT

Номер: US20130216298A1
Автор: Frenzel Hauke, Jekel Wolfgang, Lobo Casanova Ignacio, Nachbar Frank, Stelter Christian, Temmen Andreas
Принадлежит: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG

A method for producing a chassis component. The method comprising process steps of forming a joint holder () in a structural component (); inserting a joint cartridge () into the joint holder (); assembling the joint cartridge () to form a joint (); solidly connecting the structural component () to the joint cartridge () by welding; and covering the weld zone (), formed during the welding step, by a sealing bellows (). 117-. (canceled)18. A method of producing a chassis component , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': 15', '3, 'forming a joint holder () in a structural component ();'}{'b': 5', '15, 'inserting a joint cartridge () into the joint holder ();'}{'b': 5', '2, 'assembling the joint cartridge () to form a joint ();'}{'b': 5', '3, 'solidly connecting the joint cartridge () to the structural component () by welding; and'}{'b': 18', '8, 'covering a weld zone () formed during the welding with a sealing bellows ().'}1935. The method according to claim 18 , further comprising the step of coating an outside of both the structural component () and the joint cartridge ().2051015. The method according to claim 18 , further comprising the step of claim 18 , before welding claim 18 , inserting the joint cartridge () in an axial direction () into the joint holder ().21153. The method according to claim 20 , further comprising the step of either providing the joint holder () with a hole or forming the joint holder as a hole that extends axially through the structural component ().225151753. The method according to claim 20 , further comprising the step of inserting the joint cartridge () axially into the joint holder () until a radial shoulder () of the joint cartridge () engages with the structural component ().2320510. The method according to claim 20 , further comprising the step of forming at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface () of the joint cartridge () with a taper in an axial direction ().24525575. The method according to claim 18 , further ...

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Номер записи: 32
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Knuckle and bushing assembly

Номер: US20130232765A1
Автор: Michelle Anne Darcy-Sharma
Принадлежит: Diversified Machine Inc

A suspension coupling for use in a vehicle suspension system the suspension coupling including a knuckle and bushing assembly wherein the knuckle member is a cast aluminum piece having a passage for receiving a two-piece bushing having a formed, metal inner member and a molded, elastomeric outer member having extension members at each end. The bushing member is press-fit into the knuckle member and exhibits higher stiffness in the radial and axial directions and lower stiffness in the torsional and conical directions.

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Номер записи: 33
19-09-2013 дата публикации

PIVOTING AXLE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130241161A1
Автор: Berry Dave
Принадлежит: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.

A pivoting axle system for an aerial lift vehicle includes a plurality of axles pivotally secured to the vehicle chassis at respective pivot points between a stowed position and a working position. Each axle is coupleable with a wheel assembly at distal ends thereof. Actuators are connected between the chassis and each of the plurality of axles, respectively, where the actuators are connected to the chassis at positions spaced from the pivot points, respectively. Additionally, each of the plurality of axles is independently controllable. 1. A pivoting axle system for an aerial lift vehicle including a chassis , the pivoting axle system comprising:a plurality of axles pivotally secured to the chassis at respective pivot points between a stowed position and a working position, each axle coupleable with a wheel assembly at distal ends thereof; andactuators connected between the chassis and each of the plurality of axles, respectively, wherein the actuators are connected to the chassis at positions spaced from the pivot points, respectively,wherein each of the plurality of axles is independently controllable.2. A pivoting axle system according to claim 1 , further comprising actuator brackets connected to each of the plurality of axles claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , wherein the actuators are connected between the chassis and respective connecting points of the actuator brackets claim 1 , and wherein the connecting points are positioned offset from longitudinal axes of the axles.3. A pivoting axle system according to claim 1 , wherein the actuators comprise hydraulic actuators.4. A pivoting axle system according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of axles comprises a multi-section telescoping assembly including a base section that is connected to the chassis and at least one movable section that is extendable and retractable relative to the base section claim 1 , wherein the wheel assemblies are connected to the axles at distal ends of the movable sections ...

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Номер записи: 34
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Motor-vehicle suspension system with transverse control arms and central leaf spring connecting the arms

Номер: US20130241167A1
Автор: Bruno Martina, Eugenio Perri
Принадлежит: Fiat Group Automobiles SpA

A motor-vehicle suspension system comprises, for each wheel, at least one transverse control arm having an outermost end articulated to a respective wheel support and an innermost end articulated to the frame of the motor vehicle. A transverse leaf spring is set centrally between the two transverse arms, and has its ends connected to the innermost ends of the transverse arms. The connection of each transverse arm to the leaf spring is such as to enable oscillations of the transverse arm in a substantially horizontal plane with respect to the leaf spring and minor relative sliding between the connected ends of the arm and the leaf spring in the longitudinal direction of the leaf spring.

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Номер записи: 35
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Ball joint assembly for vehicle and manufacturing method thereof

Номер: US20130247380A1
Автор: Tae-Sung KWON
Принадлежит: Iljin Co Ltd

A ball joint assembly for a vehicle includes a ball stud having a ball on a shaft, a pair of bearing members roll-contacted with the ball of the ball stud, a seat member supporting an exterior circumference of the bearing members, and an outer case enclosing the seat member. According to the ball joint assembly for a vehicle, the outer case and the bearing members are separately provided, and the seat member is formed of a molding portion insert-molded between the outer case and the bearing members.

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Номер записи: 36
26-09-2013 дата публикации

INDEPENDENT WHEEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130249182A1
Автор: MOESSINGER Oliver
Принадлежит: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

An independent wheel suspension system for a motor vehicle includes an upper strut plane and a lower strut plane. Each of the upper strut plane and lower strut planes includes one longitudinal strut and one transverse strut. Each of the struts has a wheel side end for connection of a wheel holder and a body side end for connection of a body. The wheel-side ends of the longitudinal struts and the wheel-side ends of the transverse struts of the two strut planes are articulatedly connected either directly or indirectly to the wheel holder. The body-side ends of first struts of the two strut planes are articulatedly connected directly to the body. The body-side ends of second struts of the two strut planes are articulatedly connected indirectly to the body via a common coupling element. 1: An independent wheel suspension system for a motor vehicle , the suspension system comprising:an upper strut plane and a lower strut plane, each of the upper strut plane and lower strut planes including one longitudinal strut and one transverse strut, each of the struts having a wheel side end for connection of a wheel holder and a body side end for connection of a body,wherein the wheel-side ends of the longitudinal struts and the wheel-side ends of the transverse struts of the two strut planes are articulatedly connected either directly or indirectly to the wheel holder,wherein the body-side ends of first struts of the two strut planes are articulatedly connected directly to the body, andwherein the body-side ends of second struts of the two strut planes are articulatedly connected indirectly to the body via a common coupling element.2: The independent wheel suspension system recited in claim 1 , wherein the first struts of the two strut planes are the transverse struts and the second struts of the two strut planes are the longitudinal struts.3: The independent wheel suspension system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the wheel-side ends of the transverse struts of the two strut ...

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Номер записи: 37
03-10-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR SUSPENDING A STEERABLE WHEEL

Номер: US20130257006A1
Автор: KUNERT Reinhard
Принадлежит: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A device suspends a steerable wheel on a vehicle via a wheel carrier that is pivotable about a steering axis and on which the wheel is rotatably mounted. The device includes an upper link including a first end and a second end. The upper link is pivotably mounted on the vehicle by the first end and supports the wheel carrier by the second end via a wheel carrier arm. A lower link includes a wheel-side end on which the wheel carrier is pivotably mounted and a vehicle-side end that is pivotably mounted on the vehicle. A stabilizer is pivotably supported in support bearings on the vehicle. The stabilizer includes a free end connected to a coupling rod that extends in a bent manner around a wheel-side region of a spring strut and another end that is mounted on the wheel carrier. 1: A device for suspending a steerable wheel on a vehicle via a wheel carrier that is pivotable about a steering axis and on which the wheel is rotatably mounted , the device comprising:an upper link including a first end and a second end, the upper link being pivotably mounted on the vehicle by the first end and supporting the wheel carrier by the second end via a wheel carrier arm;a lower link including a wheel-side end on which the wheel carrier is pivotably mounted and a vehicle-side end that is pivotably mounted on the vehicle; anda stabilizer that is pivotably supported in support bearings on the vehicle, the stabilizer including a free end connected to a coupling rod that extends in a bent manner around a wheel-side region of a spring strut and another end that is mounted on the wheel carrier.2: A device for suspending a steerable wheel on a vehicle via a wheel carrier that is pivotable about a steering axis and on which the wheel is rotatably mounted , the device comprising:an upper link including a first end and a second end, the upper link being pivotably mounted on the vehicle by the first end and supporting the wheel carrier by the second end via a wheel carrier arm;a lower link ...

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Номер записи: 38
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Twist beam suspension with dual beam control arm

Номер: US20130270789A1
Автор: Arthur N. Fowler, Gregory Kiselis, Michael A. Brown
Принадлежит: Volvo Truck Corp

A suspension arrangement for interconnecting a frame and an axle in a vehicle includes a control arm having an upper beam and a lower beam, each beam having a first end and a second end, the first end of each beam being pivotally connectable to a vehicle frame at a common pivot point, and the second end of each beam being connected to a bushing arrangement mountable to the vehicle axle, the bushing arrangement having an upper portion connected to the upper beam and a lower portion connected to the lower beam.

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Номер записи: 39
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Suspension for vehicle

Номер: US20130277937A1
Автор: Dustin Keller, John Seal
Принадлежит: Arctic Cat Inc

A suspension system for a vehicle includes two trailing arms and three lateral links to maintain a wheel in or nearly in a vertical position throughout a relatively large travel distance. The trailing arms can be an upper and a lower trailing arm that form a linkage to limit the caster movement of the wheel throughout the travel distance. The three lateral links form two linkages that maintain proper orientation of the wheel: a first linkage to limit the camber movement of the wheel, and a second linkage to limit the tracking, or toe, movement of the wheel. The trailing arms and lateral links provide a relatively large travel distance.

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Номер записи: 40
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Suspension Transverse Link

Номер: US20130285344A1
Автор: Kueppers Theo, Meier Christoph
Принадлежит:

A vehicle suspension transverse link, including a bearing journal assembly having a pin-shaped portion and an anchor portion that attaches to a connecting point on the link. The anchor portion has a curved configuration. 1. A transverse link for a vehicle , comprising:a connecting leg configured to connect the link to a vehicle body;a wheel leg attached to the connecting leg and configured to connect the link to a wheel carrier; anda bearing journal having a curved anchoring portion secured to the connecting leg.2. The transverse link of claim 1 , wherein the bearing journal is curved in a longitudinal direction with respect to the vehicle.3. The transverse link of claim 2 , wherein the connecting leg includes a connecting point hollowed so as to at least partially surround the anchoring portion of the bearing journal.4. The transverse link of claim 3 , wherein the anchoring portion of the bearing journal is welded to the connecting leg.5. The transverse link of claim 1 , wherein the connecting leg includes a connecting point hollowed so as to at least partially surround the anchoring portion of the bearing journal.6. The transverse link of claim 1 , wherein the anchoring portion of the bearing journal is welded to the connecting leg.7. A vehicle suspension transverse link claim 1 , made by:providing a connecting leg configured to connect the link to a vehicle body;providing a wheel leg attached to the connecting leg, configured to connect the link to a wheel carrier;bending an anchor portion of a bearing journal; andattaching the anchoring portion of the bearing journal to the connecting leg.8. The transverse link of claim 7 , wherein the bending the anchoring point includes curving the bearing journal in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.9. The transverse link of claim 8 , further comprising:forming the connecting leg and wheel leg from a single piece of sheet metal.10. The transverse link of claim 9 , further comprising:welding the bearing journal to the ...

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Номер записи: 41
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Method for manufacturing high-strength steel sheet parts subject in use to fatigue stresses

Номер: US20130327106A1
Автор: Andrea Santini, Guido Borgna, Piero Monchiero
Принадлежит: Sistemi Sospensioni SpA

The manufacturing method comprises the steps of: carrying out one or more forming operations so as to give the desired geometry to the part; and subjecting the part thus formed to a single heat treatment having only a stress relieving treatment, which is preferably carried out at a temperature in the range from 530° C. to 580° C. for a time in the interval from 45 to 60 minutes and is followed by cooling of the part in air. By virtue of the formed part being subjected to a stress relieving heat treatment, the residual stress state due to the initial forming process and to the bead welding, if any, is eliminated or at least significantly reduced.

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Номер записи: 42
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Spring Bracket Arm Of A Spring Bracket Of A Motor Vehicle Axle

Номер: US20130328281A1
Автор: Haselberger Peter, Lenz Paul
Принадлежит:

A spring carrier arm of a spring carrier of a motor vehicle axle, particularly of a portal axle, has a longitudinal portion () extending in a curved manner, a transverse portion () adjoining the longitudinal portion () and extending transverse thereto, and a flange portion (), particularly for connection to a wheel hub gear unit housing, wherein the transverse portion () includes at least one fastening point () for connection to a shock absorber () and/or to a suspension. The spring carrier arm is generally formed as a cast part from a light metal alloy and has at least one ribbing. A motor vehicle axle in which aforementioned spring carrier arms are applied in the region of spring carriers are also disclosed. 110-. (canceled)11. A spring carrier arm of a spring carrier of a motor vehicle axle , preferably of a portal axle comprising:{'b': '1', 'a longitudinal portion () extending in a curved manner;'}{'b': 2', '1, 'a transverse portion () adjoining the longitudinal portion () and extending transverse thereto;'}{'b': '3', 'a flange portion () for connection to a wheel hub gear unit housing;'}{'b': 2', '4', '5', '18, 'the transverse portion () comprising at least one fastening point (, ) for connection to one of a shock absorber () and to a suspension; and wherein the spring carrier arm is generally formed as a cast part from a light metal alloy and comprises at least one ribbing.'}12192. The spring carrier arm according to claim 11 , wherein the longitudinal portion () comprises a stiffening rib () on a lateral surface remote of the transverse portion ().13113451111. The spring carrier arm according to claim 11 , further comprising a rib () extending between the flange portion () and the at least one fastening point ( claim 11 , ) along the longitudinal portion () on an underside claim 11 , the rib () being formed as a hump at least in a region of the longitudinal portion ().1424511345. The spring carrier arm according to claim 13 , wherein the transverse portion () ...

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Номер записи: 43
12-12-2013 дата публикации

TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM

Номер: US20130328283A1
Автор: Korte Frederic, Meyer Stephan, RACKOW Volker, Rieskamp Daniel
Принадлежит:

A transverse control arm for installation in a motor vehicle is being configured as a single-piece malleable structure of uniform material and includes two bearing mounts for receiving elastic bearings and an arcuate center portion which extends between the bearing mounts and has a hollow cross section. The center portion includes in cross section a web and side panels respectively extending from the web in spaced-apart confronting relationship, in particular in parallel relationship. 1. A transverse control arm for installation in a motor vehicle , said transverse control arm being configured as a single-piece malleable structure of uniform material and comprising:two bearing mounts;elastic bearings received in the bearing mounts, respectively; andan arcuate center portion extending between the bearing mounts and having a hollow cross section.2. The transverse control arm of claim 1 , wherein the center portion is configured in either of two ways claim 1 , a first way as a hollow section with closed cross section claim 1 , a second way as a hollow section with open cross section.3. The transverse control arm of claim 1 , wherein the bearings are rubber bearings or rubber-metal bearings claim 1 , preferably press-fitted in the bearing mounts4. The transverse control arm of claim 1 , wherein the center portion includes in cross section a web and side panels extending from the web in spaced-apart confronting relationship claim 1 , in particular in parallel relationship.5. The transverse control arm of claim 4 , wherein the side panels have ends disposed in opposing relationship to the web and having at least one region provided with a reinforcing edge claim 4 , with the reinforcing edge of one of the opposing ends and the reinforcing end of the other one of the opposing ends preferably oriented in a direction towards one another.6. The transverse control arm of claim 1 , wherein each of the bearing mounts is configured in the form of a mounting eye claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 44
12-12-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL ARM WITH SOCKET

Номер: US20130328284A1
Автор: Byrnes Thomas J.
Принадлежит: FEDERAL-MOGUL PRODUCTS, INC.

A control arm for a vehicle suspension is provided. The control arm includes a control arm body having a connector for attachment to a wheel assembly, a horizontal bushing for coupling the control arm with a vehicle frame and a vertical socket for also coupling the control arm with a vehicle frame. The vertical socket has a housing which is press fit into an opening of the control arm body and a stud which extends through the housing for engagement with the vehicle frame. A bearing is positioned within the housing between the housing and the stud. The stud has a rounded outer surface, and the bearing has a rounded inner surface for allowing rotational movement of the bearing and housing relative to the stud. A retainer member is in engagement with the housing and the bearing for retaining the bearing in the inner bore of the housing. 1. A control arm for a vehicle suspension , comprising:a control arm body having a connector for attachment to a wheel assembly and a horizontal bushing that extends in a longitudinal direction for coupling said control arm body with a vehicle frame;a housing press-fit into an opening in said control arm body, said housing extending along a vertical axis between open first and second ends, and said housing having an inner bore which extends between said open first and second ends;a bearing disposed within said inner bore of said housing, said bearing having a curved inner surface;a retainer member in engagement with said bearing and said housing and retaining said bearing within said inner bore of said housing; anda stud extending through said inner bore of said housing past said open first and second ends for engaging the vehicle frame on opposite sides of said housing, and said stud having a curved outer surface in sliding engagement with said curved inner surface of said bearing for allowing rotational movement of said housing and said control arm body relative to said stud and the vehicle frame.2. The control arm as set forth in ...

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Номер записи: 45
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Snap on vibration damper

Номер: US20140001000A1
Автор: Prakash Tuljaram Thawani, Stephen Sinadinos
Принадлежит: Denso Corp, Denso International America Inc

A vibration damper for a conduit line. The damper includes a flexible body defining a bore and a slot adjacent to the bore. The body is flexible between a first configuration in which the slot has a first width that is insufficient to permit the conduit line to pass therethrough, and a second configuration in which the slot has a second width that is sufficient to permit the conduit line to pass therethrough, the second width is greater than the first width. The flexible body further includes a plurality of tuning splines. The tuning splines include a length and a width configured to reduce vibration of the conduit line when the damper is connected to the conduit line such that the conduit line extends through the bore.

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Номер записи: 46
02-01-2014 дата публикации

CONNECTING ARM FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20140001725A1
Автор: MATSUMOTO Masaharu
Принадлежит: Yorozu Corporation

Disclosed herein is a connecting arm for vehicles made of reliable composite materials that is light-weight, which has strength to withstand both tension and compression forces, and which can be manufactured easily and cost-effectively. The present invention includes an inwardly protruding embossed part formed on structural plate having at least a pair of metal thin plates provided to face each other. A concave part which is formed on outer side surfaces of an intermediated member is fitted onto the embossed part, so that, when torsional, tensile, or compressive forces are applied by axial members (J1 and J2) to the connecting arm for vehicles. the structural plates provide strength primarily against tensile forces. The intermediate member and external plate members are both made of plastic materials that provide strength against compressive forces, and the intermediate member and structural plates provide strength against torsional forces, respectively. 16-. (canceled)7. A connecting arm for vehicles having a first shaft member inserted through a communicating hole provided on one end , a second shaft member inserted through a communicating hole provided on an other end , subjected to torsional , tensile , or compressive forces applied by said both shaft members , comprising:structural plates consisting of at least a pair of metal thin plates that are facing against each other and are provided at ends with communicating holes through which said first shaft member and second shaft member are inserted;a plastic intermediate member provided between said structural plates; andplastic external plate members provided on an outside of each one of said structural plates to sandwich each one of said structural plates with said intermediate member, whereinan embossed part is formed on each said structural plate to protrude inwardly and a concave part formed on the external surface of said intermediate member is fitted with said embossed part.8. The connecting arm for ...

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Номер записи: 47
09-01-2014 дата публикации

ARM COMPONENT FOR VEHICLES AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD

Номер: US20140008886A1
Автор: Kunihara Hitoshi, UENO Masaki
Принадлежит: Yorozu Corporation

Disclosed herein is a suspension arm component for vehicles with sufficient strength or rigidity to withstand repetitive compressive and tensile forces, and a method for manufacturing such a component by pressing or hemming process alone, without recourse to any welding process, forming quickly and simply, a process with advantages in terms of material yield and cost. The suspension arm component for vehicles includes first flange pieces as well as second flange pieces, and a pair of half members, each having a hat-like shaped cross-section perpendicular to its axis, are joined together to protrude the first flange part and the second flange part from an expanded part, where both the first flange part and the second flange part extend linearly along the axis of the main body part. The main body part presents a rectangular shape in its side view. 14-. (canceled)5. A suspension arm component for vehicles with a longish main body part having connecting parts with a communicating hole formed at each end of said connecting parts includes a pair of half members with a hat-like shaped cross-section perpendicular to an axis , comprising:a curved protrusion part extending along an axial direction; anda first flange piece and a second flange piece formed to extend from a foothill of said curved protrusion part, whereinas a result of putting said two flange pieces together, a first flange part consisting of each first flange piece and second flange part consisting of each second flange piece of their respective half member protruding from an expanded part consisting of said curved protrusion part, characterized in thatsaid first flange part is formed by a bending process applied in the middle of its width direction after at least a pair of said communicating holes is provided at positions that are symmetric to each other relative to its axial direction in such a way as to cause the first flange piece of one of the half members to form a structure that integrally continues to ...

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Номер записи: 48
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Trailing arm suspension beam assembly

Номер: US20140015214A1
Автор: Bill Broene, Ed HAMMER, Greg Galazin, Greg THORWALL, Roger L. Jansen, Iii
Принадлежит: SAF Holland Inc

A suspension assembly includes an axle member, a first trailing beam assembly and a second trailing beam assembly. The first trailing beam assembly and the second trailing beam assembly each include a first end operably coupled to a vehicle frame and a second end that includes a downwardly opening recess, wherein the recess includes an outer periphery, the axle member is positioned within the recess, and wherein a weld extends about the entire periphery of the recess, thereby securing the trailing beams to the axle member.

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Номер записи: 49
20-02-2014 дата публикации

OFFSET INCLINED SUSPENSION

Номер: US20140049018A1
Автор: Kunau Daniel
Принадлежит:

An independent suspension for a steerable wheel has a support member that is inclined so that the movement of the wheel as it travels over an obstacle includes a rearward vector. The steering spindle is positioned in such a way that it is not perpendicular to the support member, but is angled to provide the desired caster angle, which may vary between embodiments. 1. An offset inclined suspension apparatus comprising:a support member hingedly coupled to a vehicle about a hinge axis that is tilted downward from forward at a hinge angle of at least 10 degrees; anda steering spindle comprising a stub axle to mount a wheel, the steering spindle pivotally coupled to the support member about a steering axis that is tilted from vertical at a caster angle no larger than 4 degrees less than the hinge angle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support member is a lower support member claim 1 , the hinge axis is a lower hinge axis claim 1 , and the hinge angle is a lower hinge angle claim 1 , the apparatus further comprising:an upper support member hingedly coupled to the vehicle about an upper hinge axis that is tilted downward from forward at an upper hinge angle;wherein the steering spindle is pivotally coupled between the lower support member and the upper support member about the steering axis.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the lower hinge angle and the upper hinge angle vary by less than 10 degrees.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a length of the lower support member is about the same as a length of the upper support member claim 2 , and the lower hinge axis is substantially parallel to the upper hinge axis.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hinge angle is between 10 degrees and 45 degrees claim 1 , and the caster angle is between 0 degrees and ⅔ of the hinge angle.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an axis of the stub axle is behind the steering axis.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the steering spindle is pivotally coupled between the ...

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Номер записи: 50
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Rear integration of a suspension system and fuel tanks in fuel cell vehicles

Номер: US20140054296A1
Автор: David A. Young, James W. Dandalides, Robert Metzenmacher
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.

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Номер записи: 51
03-04-2014 дата публикации

SUSPENSION FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140091538A1
Автор: Gunji Daisuke, Matsuda Yasuyuki
Принадлежит: NSK LTD.

A upper arm of a suspension for a vehicle is constructed by: a casing that is supported by the vehicle so as to be able to pivot in the up-down direction; a pair of screw shafts that are supported by the casing so as to be able to move only in the axial direction; a pair of screw nuts that engage around the pair of screw shafts and are supported by the casing so as only to be able to rotate; a worm reduction gear that rotates the screw nuts and a pair of link arms where the base end sections respectively connect to the tip end sections of the pair of screw shafts and the tip end sections respectively connect to knuckle so as to be able to rotate around a shaft in the up-down direction of the vehicle. The screw shafts are moved out in opposite directions from each other in the axial direction, which causes the opening angle of the pair of link arms to change, and thus changes the overall length of the upper arm in the width direction of the vehicle. 1. A suspension for a vehicle comprising:an upper arm that has a tip end section that is connected by way of an upper joint to the upper portion of a knuckle by which a wheel is supported so as to be able to rotate, and a base end section that is supported by the vehicle so as to be able to pivot in the up-down direction; anda lower arm that has a tip end section that is connected by way of a lower joint to the lower portion of the knuckle, and a base end section that is supported by the vehicle so as to be able to pivot in the up-down direction; whereinthe upper arm comprises:a casing that is supported by the vehicle so as to be able to pivot in the up-down direction;a pair of screw shafts that are located on the same axis in the forward-backward direction of the vehicle, and are supported by the casing so as to be able to move only in the axial direction;a pair of screw nuts that engage around the pair of screw shafts, and are supported by the casing so as only to be able to rotate;a worm wheel that is combined with the ...

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Номер записи: 52
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Wind-up control link

Номер: US20140097588A1
Автор: Brian A. Del Pup, Murthy Kowsika, Nicholas Walters, Todd R. Kelpin
Принадлежит: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

A vehicle suspension may include a leaf spring, a link member and a bumper. The leaf spring may include first and second ends and a body extending between the first and second ends. The first end may be pivotably coupled to a first mounting structure and may be configured to pivot relative to a vehicle chassis. The second end may be pivotably coupled to a second mounting structure and may be configured to pivot relative to the vehicle chassis. The body may engage a third mounting structure configured to secure the body relative to a vehicle axle. The link member may include a first end pivotably coupled to the first mounting structure and a second end pivotably coupled to the third mounting structure. The bumper may extend downward from the link member toward the leaf spring.

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Номер записи: 53
06-01-2022 дата публикации

COMPRESSION-TENSION COMPONENT FOR CONNECTING MECHANICAL PARTS

Номер: US20220001711A1
Автор: Feraboli Paolo, WADE Bonnie
Принадлежит: Gemini Composites LLC

A fiber reinforced plastic compression-tension component for connecting two mechanical parts is provided. The component has a curved connection member connecting two coupling units. A portion of the curved connection member has a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional geometry. The U-shaped cross-sectional geometry may comprise upright portions with winglets extending outward. The geometry of the compression-tension component allows it to replace a heavier compression-tension component made of metal and having a different geometry. 1. A compression-tension component for connecting two mechanical parts , comprising:a non-straight connection member having two ends and a coupling unit at each end of the connection member;whereinthe compression-tension component comprises a fiber reinforced plastic,an average density of the compression-tension component is 1.8 g/cc or less, andat least a portion of the connection member comprises a cross-sectional geometry which is substantially U-shaped.2. The compression-tension component according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the connection member comprises a cross-sectional geometry which has a symmetric U-shape.3. The compression-tension component according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber reinforced plastic comprises at least one fiber selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers claim 1 , glass fibers claim 1 , and aramid fibers.4. The compression-tension component according to claim 3 , wherein the fiber reinforced plastic comprises carbon fibers.5. The compression-tension component according to claim 1 , wherein the substantially U-shaped structure comprises a horizontal base and two generally vertical upright portions wherein an end of at least one of the upright portions comprises a winglet extending outward at an angle to the upright portion.6. The compression-tension component according to claim 5 , wherein an end of both upright portions comprises a winglet extending outward at an angle to the upright ...

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Номер записи: 54
06-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE SUSPENSION AND DRIVE MECHANISM WITH VIRTUAL STEERING PIVOT

Номер: US20220001712A1
Автор: Broadbent Julian
Принадлежит:

A suspension and drive mechanism for a steerable wheel of a vehicle, comprising a wheel support assembly supporting the wheel having a rolling axis and a wheel width defined by inner and outer wheel edges. Front and rear upper control arms coupled between a chassis and the wheel support assembly, and front and rear lower control arms between the chassis and the wheel support assembly. The front and rear upper control arms being coupled to the wheel support assembly above the rolling axis and inboard of the wheel inner edge, and front and rear lower control arms being coupled to the wheel support assembly below the rolling axis and inboard of the wheel inner edge. The control arms are angled so as to establish a virtual steering pivot axis for the wheel support assembly, the virtual steering pivot axis extending transverse of the rolling axis and located within the width of the wheel. The virtual steering pivot axis location varies according to a steering angle of the wheel support assembly as controlled by the steering arm. An electric drive unit arranged within the wheel for driving thereof, and at least one of the virtual pivots that lie on said virtual steering pivot axis lies within the volume occupied by the electric drive unit during at least one point in the steering travel of said wheel. 1. A suspension and drive mechanism for a steerable wheel of a vehicle , comprising:a wheel support assembly adapted for supporting said wheel having a rolling axis and a wheel width defined by inner and outer wheel edges;front and rear upper control arms coupled between a chassis structure of said vehicle and said wheel support assembly;front and rear lower control arms in use coupled between said vehicle chassis structure and said wheel support assembly; anda steering arm coupled between a steering control assembly and said wheel support assembly;said front and rear upper control arms and said front and rear lower control arms being coupled to said chassis structure and to ...

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Номер записи: 55
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Rotatable Swing Arm Stabilizer Assembly For Folding Wheelchairs

Номер: US20180000668A1
Автор: Boretto Tod Douglas, Connolly Martin
Принадлежит:

A swing arm assembly for a foldable wheelchair consisting of a camber tube and adapters is disclosed. The adapters mount to the frame of the wheelchair and receive the ends of the camber tube. One end of the camber tube is pinned into an adapter such that it pivots. The other end is pinned in an adapter using a quick release pin. The camber tube improves the stability of the foldable wheelchair. When desired to fold the wheelchair, the quick release pin is removed and the camber tube is rotated approximately 90 degrees, thereby allowing the wheelchair to fold. The adapters may be mounted to the wheelchair frame or to stub axles if used. The swing arm assembly adds substantial stiffness and stability to a folding wheelchair. 1. A method of using a rotatable swing arm assembly for folding wheelchairs , the method comprising the steps of:providing a foldable wheelchair having a first main wheel and a second main wheel;unfolding the foldable wheelchair from a closed configuration to an open configuration such that the first main wheel and the second main wheel define an axis of rotation when the wheelchair is in the open configuration;mounting a first end of a camber tube to the foldable wheelchair's frame such that the camber tube rotates with respect to the wheelchair's frame;rotating the camber tube from a first position, which is approximately perpendicular to the axis of rotation, to a second position, which is approximately parallel with the axis of rotation, such that the camber tube's second end aligns with a bracket mounted to the wheelchair; andsecuring the camber tube's second end to the bracket.2. The method of using a rotatable swing arm assembly for folding wheelchairs of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:detaching the camber tube's second end from the bracket;rotating the camber tube from the second position to the first position; andfolding the wheelchair from the open configuration to the closed configuration.3. The method of using a rotatable ...

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Номер записи: 56
01-01-2015 дата публикации

STABILIZER LINK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20150001824A1
Автор: Kuroda Shigeru
Принадлежит: NHK SPRING CO., LTD.

A stabilizer link and a manufacturing method therefor in which there is less concentration of stress, the stud releasing load is improved, and the accuracy of centering of the ring member is improved. A second subassembly is formed by inserting a ball seat of a first subassembly into a ball seat receiving portion of a housing and by arranging a ring member at an opening side of the ball seat. A stopper base portion is abutted to an opening end surface of the ball seat. An outer peripheral end portion taper surface has a taper shape in which a diameter is increased toward an opening side in an axial direction, in a stopper base portion and it is abutted to a slope portion for a stopper base of the housing. An opening side of the ball seat is pressed through the ring member by caulking inwardly a caulking portion. 1. A manufacturing method for stabilizer links , comprising:a preparing step in which a stud ball having a ball portion, and a ball seat having an opening end surface, an overhanging portion, and a ball receiving portion from an opening side of a side surface portion in this order, are prepared;a slope portion for a stopper base forming step in which a housing having a caulking portion and a ball seat receiving portion from an opening side of a side surface portion in this order, is molded, and a slope portion for a stopper base having a taper shape in which a diameter is increased toward an opening side in an axial direction, is formed between the caulking portion and the ball seat receiving portion;an outer peripheral end portion taper surface forming step in which a ring member having a stopper base portion is molded, and in molding of the ring member, an outer peripheral end portion taper surface is formed at an opposite side to the opening side in an outer peripheral end portion of the stopper base portion;a first subassembly forming step in which a first subassembly having the ball stud and the ball seat is formed by inserting the ball stud and the ...

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Номер записи: 57
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SUSPENSION ARM FOR AUTOMOBILE

Номер: US20150001826A1
Автор: HOSOI Hiroaki
Принадлежит: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)

An L-shape vehicular suspension arm includes a unitary body forged from an aluminum alloy. The unitary body includes a web and ribs. The web is substantially planar, and the ribs extend from surfaces of the web at peripheral edges of the web. In cross-section, at least one part of the unitary body has a U-shape, an H-shape, or an inverted U-shape, such that dimensions of the unitary body satisfy expression (1) or (2): 2. The suspension arm of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when viewed in a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction at a location L/4 or less from the tip of the first arm section or L/4 or less from the tip of the second arm section claim 1 , excepting locations along the longitudinal direction where a rib is interrupted by the ball joint support section or the first bushing support section claim 1 , dimensions of the unitary body satisfy expression (3):{'br': None, 'i': H−Hr', 'Hr=, '()/1\u2003\u2003(3).'}3. The suspension arm of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when viewed in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction at the location L/4 or greater from the tip of the first arm section and L/4 or greater from the tip of the second arm section claim 1 , excepting locations along the longitudinal direction where a rib is interrupted by the second bushing support section claim 1 , dimensions of the unitary body satisfy expression (1):{'br': None, 'i': H−Hr', 'Hr≦, '0.05≦()/0.25\u2003\u2003(1).'}4. The suspension arm of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when viewed in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction at the location L/4 or greater from the tip of the first arm section and L/4 or greater from the tip of the second arm section claim 1 , excepting locations along the longitudinal direction where a rib is interrupted by the second bushing support section claim 1 , dimensions of the unitary body satisfy expression (2):{'br': None, 'i': H−Hr', 'Hr≦, '4≦()/19\u2003\u2003(2).'}5. The suspension arm of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 58
01-01-2015 дата публикации

REAR INTEGRATION OF A SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND FUEL TANKS IN FUEL CELL VEHICLES

Номер: US20150001839A1
Автор: Dandalides James W., Metenmacher Robert, Young David A.
Принадлежит:

A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank. 1. A fuel storage system for a vehicle comprising:a support system adapted to be coupled to the vehicle, wherein the support system is a subframe including a plurality of spaced apart rails;a first fuel tank coupled to the support system; anda suspension system coupled to the first fuel tank and comprising control arms configured to minimize movement of the vehicle, wherein the suspension system, the support system, and the first fuel tank cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and reaction loads.2. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rails are disposed on an undercarriage of the vehicle.3. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rails extend in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.4. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein the first fuel tank is directly coupled to at least two of the rails to provide cross-support to the support system.5. The storage system of claim 4 , further comprising a second fuel tank directly coupled to at least two of the rails to provide cross-support to the support system.6. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein the support system further comprises at least one cross rail extending between two of the rails in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle claim 1 , the at least one cross rail providing cross-support to the support system.7. The storage system of claim 6 , wherein the support system comprises at least two of the cross rails and a support rail extends between adjacent ones of the cross rails.8. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the control arms is pivotally coupled to the first fuel tank and a wheel assembly ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-01-2021 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL MEMBER

Номер: US20210001675A1
Автор: Ito Yasuhiro, KAWACHI Takeshi, Nakazawa Yoshiaki
Принадлежит: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION

A structural member includes a top sheet portion which has a first edge portion and a second edge portion facing the first edge portion, a wall portion which extends from the second edge portion in a direction intersecting the top sheet portion, and a closed cross-sectional portion which is provided in the first edge portion, in which the first edge portion is curved toward an inside of the top sheet portion in a plan view with respect to the top sheet portion, and when a distance from the first edge portion to the second edge portion of the structural member is referred to as a structural member width, the closed cross-sectional portion forms a closed cross section on a vertical cut plane of the structural member along a direction of the structural member width, the vertical cut plane of the structural member along the direction of the structural member width has an open cross section, and a shape of the vertical cut plane of the structural member including the closed cross-sectional portion is asymmetric with respect to a center of a length of the structural member width. 1. A structural member comprising:a top sheet portion which has a first edge portion and a second edge portion facing the first edge portion;a wall portion which extends from the second edge portion in a direction intersecting the top sheet portion; anda closed cross-sectional portion which is provided in the first edge portion,wherein the first edge portion is curved toward an inside of the top sheet portion in a plan view with respect to the top sheet portion, and the closed cross-sectional portion is provided on an inside of a curve of the top sheet portion and forms a closed cross section on a vertical cut plane of the structural member along a direction of the structural member width,', 'the vertical cut plane of the structural member along the direction of the structural member width has an open cross section, and', 'a shape of the vertical cut plane of the structural member including the ...

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Номер записи: 60
07-01-2021 дата публикации

PURGING DUST BOOT

Номер: US20210001676A1
Автор: REIFF Thomas Allan
Принадлежит: RB Distribution, Inc.

A boot with a body cavity that protects a moveable joint and retains lubricant associated with the joint is disclosed. The wall of the boot body includes a venting aperture that is protected by a surrounding barrier structure. 1. A dust boot comprising:a dome shaped body having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first open end with a first opening having a first diameter, a second open end that is opposite the first end and has a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter, and an interior cavity defined between the first end and the second end;at least one relief vent that is adjacent to the first end and extends through a portion of the dome shaped body that has a reduced thickness and recessed from the inner surface of the dome shaped body; andat least one protective barrier that projects from the outer surface of the dome body and has a plurality segments that extend around the at least one relief vent and the at least one relief vent is recessed within the plurality segment.2. The dust boot of claim 1 , wherein the at least one protective barrier has an outer contour that follows the outer surface of the body.3. The dust boot of claim 1 , wherein the at least one protective barrier is generally rectangular.4. The dust boot of claim 1 , wherein the first open end and the second open end each include at least one external groove.5. The boot of claim 4 , wherein the at least one groove in the first open end and the at least one groove in the second open end are dimensioned to receive a retaining ring.10. The boot of claim 1 , further comprising:a second protective barrier that is equidistant on the outer surface of the dome shaped from the at least one protective barrier.11. A ball joint assembly comprising:a ball stud that has an elongated portion configured for connecting with a suspension member and a ball portion opposite to the elongated portion;a housing that includes a cavity that is dimensioned and configured to receive a portion of the ball ...

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Номер записи: 61
05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OBTAINING A SUSPENSION ARM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES AND SUSPENSION ARM

Номер: US20170001489A1
Автор: MOSTEIRO GOYOAGA José Ramón
Принадлежит:

This disclosure relates to methods for obtaining a suspension arm for automotive vehicles, wherein certain embodiments comprise obtaining two identical parts to form a body, where each part is obtained by means of: 1. A method for obtaining a suspension arm for automotive vehicles which comprises obtaining two identical parts to form a body , where each part is obtained by means of the following sequential steps:a) cutting a sheet metal or composite sheet forming a base plane, such that a central segment and two ends are defined, andb) drawing at least one hole in an area corresponding to each end, where each hole has a geometric center,characterized in that the method then comprises the following sequential steps:c) stamping or shaping each part forming in its central segment two flanges consisting of a first flange and a second flange located on opposite sides of the central segment and oriented perpendicular to the base plane, where said flanges have an asymmetrical arrangement with respect to a midplane passing through the geometric centers of the holes of the two ends and is perpendicular to the base plane, the second flange being separated from the midplane a distance equal to the separation of the first flange from the midplane plus a distance at least equal to the value of the thickness of the sheet or plate, andd) starting from two parts in the same position, rotating a first part 180° with respect to a longitudinal axis defined between the geometric centers of the holes of both ends until both parts are facing and with their corresponding base planes parallel to one another, moving both parts closer with the corresponding geometric centers of the holes aligned with one another, the flanges of both parts being fitted to and overlapping one another such that a overlap is defined in the flanges.2. The method according to claim 1 , further co prising claim 1 , after any step starting from a) claim 1 , punching holes.3. The method according to claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 62
07-01-2016 дата публикации

VARIABLE HEIGHT VEHICLE

Номер: US20160001622A1
Автор: Dames Matthew W.
Принадлежит: HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

A system and method for raising and lowering a vehicle. The system includes a four-bar linkage provided for each wheel. The four-bar linkage includes a first three linkage assembly and a second three linkages assembly. The first three linkage assembly maintains the orientation of the vehicle relative to the wheel during the lifting and lowering while the second linkage assembly provides the power to lift and lower the vehicle. Power provided by a hydraulic cylinder is pivotably coupled to the second linkage assembly. A steering assembly is provided between the four-bar linkage assembly and the wheel. The four-bar linkage vehicle lifting assembly may be provided on agricultural vehicles, construction vehicles, or any desired vehicle. 1. A vehicle comprising:(a) a frame;(b) a first wheel;(c) a first leg coupled to the first wheel;(d) a first linkage coupled between the frame and the first leg;(e) wherein the first linkage is pivotable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the first linkage is in the first position at least a portion of the first linkage is at least one meter below the point at which the at least a portion of the first linkage is when the first linkage is in the second position;(f) a first actuator coupled to the first linkage;(g) a second wheel;(h) a second leg coupled to the second wheel;(i) a second linkage coupled between the frame and the second leg;(j) wherein the second linkage is pivotable between a third position and a fourth position, wherein when the second linkage is in the third position at least a portion of the second linkage is at least one meter below the point at which the at least a portion of the second linkage is when the second linkage is in the fourth position; and(k) a second actuator coupled to the second linkage.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a third linkage pivotably coupling the first linkage to the frame.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a fourth linkage pivotably coupled ...

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Номер записи: 63
02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE SUSPENSION MEMBER

Номер: US20200001674A1
Автор: HOSOI Hiroaki, Nakamura Hajime
Принадлежит: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd)

Provided is a vehicle suspension member securing a strength against external force in a vehicle longitudinal direction. A lower arm includes an arm body, a front bush support part, a rear bush support part, a ball joint support part, a first rib, a second rib, and a third rib. The third rib is disposed in a lateral part connecting the ball joint support part to the rear bush support part. An S-shaped rib center curve of the third rib intersects with a straight line at an intersection. |(1−S2/S1)|≤0.2 is satisfied, where S1 is area of a first region defined by the rib center curve and the first straight line, and S2 is area of a second region. 1. A vehicle suspension member made of metal , comprising:a body part;a first bush support part disposed in the body part;a second bush support part disposed behind the first bush support part in the body part; anda ball joint support part disposed outside in a vehicle width direction of the first bush support part in the body part,where the body part includesa first lateral part to connect the first bush support part to the second bush support part,a second lateral part to connect the first bush support part to the ball joint support part,a third lateral part to connect the ball joint support part to the second bush support part, anda vertical pair of ribs extending from the ball joint support, part to the second bush support part in the third lateral part,wherein a straight line, connecting the ball joint support part to the second bush support part, intersects at a predetermined intersection with a curved line formed by connecting to one another vertically middle points between upper end edges and lower end edges of the vertical pair of ribs from the ball joint support part to the second bush support part, and|(1−S2/S1)|≤0.2 is satisfied, where S1 is area of a first region defined by the straight line and the curved line between the intersection and the ball joint support part, and S2 is area of a second region defined by ...

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Номер записи: 64
04-01-2018 дата публикации

FRONT SUSPENSION STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE

Номер: US20180001723A1
Автор: ANDOU Fumitaka, ASANO Norio, Takahashi Koji
Принадлежит: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

In a double-wishbone type front suspension structure, upper and lower arms are pivotally supported at a vehicle-body side via front-and-rear pivotal portions, axial lines of resilient bushes of the front and rear pivotal portions of the arms extend in a longitudinal direction, a knuckle-side pivotal portion of the upper arm is positioned in back of a knuckle-side pivotal portion of the lower arm, and a lower end portion of a damper unit provided between a vehicle body and the lower arm is connected to the lower arm such that the damper unit is positioned perpendicularly to the axial lines of the lower arm in a side view and an upper end portion is pivotally supported at the vehicle body via a rotational axis extending in the longitudinal direction. 1. A double-wishbone type front suspension structure of an automotive vehicle , comprising:an upper arm pivotally supported at a vehicle-body side via front-and-rear pivotal portions thereof;a lower arm pivotally supported at the vehicle-body side via front-and-rear pivotal portions thereof; anda damper unit provided between a vehicle body and the lower arm,wherein resilient bushes are provided at the respective front-and-rear pivotal portions of said upper arm and said lower arm, respective axial lines of said resilient bushes of the front-and-rear pivotal portions of the lower arm are provided to coaxially extend in a longitudinal direction, a knuckle-side pivotal portion of the upper arm, via which a knuckle member is pivotally supported at the upper arm, is provided in back of a knuckle-side pivotal portion of the lower arm, via which the knuckle member is pivotally supported at the lower arm, the upper arm is supported at a front side frame such that respective axial lines of said resilient bushes of the front-and-rear pivotal portions of the upper arm coaxially extend in the longitudinal direction, in parallel to said respective axial lines of the resilient bushes of the front-and-rear pivotal portions of the lower ...

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Номер записи: 65
04-01-2018 дата публикации

A BUSH PIN, A BRACKET AND A MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A V-STAY FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20180001724A1
Автор: CHERVU Durga Prasad, HC Ravindra, KASHYAP Yashaswi, RAMACHANDRA Yogesh, SVENSSON Roland
Принадлежит: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION

A bush pin is provided for a V-stay presenting two arms adapted to structurally connect an axle casing for a vehicle wheel axle to a respective of a left and right vehicle frame member, including a central bush portion and a fastening portion on each side of the central bush portion, wherein each of the fastening portions is adapted to be connected to a bracket by a fastening arrangement, wherein the bush pin includes a first contact surface on each side of the central bush portion, and displaced from the fastening portions, for contacting a corresponding contact surface of the bracket in order to transfer loads. 1. A bush pin for a V-stay presenting two arms adapted to structurally connect an axle casing for a vehicle wheel axle to a respective of a left and right vehicle frame member , comprising a central bush portion and a fastening portion on each side of the central bush portion , wherein each of the fastening portions is adapted to be connected to a bracket by a fastening arrangement ,wherein the bush pin comprises a first contact surface on each side of the central bush portion, and displaced from the fastening portions, for contacting a corresponding contact surface of the bracket in order to transfer loads, each of the first bush pin contact surfaces presents a normal which is non-perpendicular to an axial direction of the bush pin, wherein each of the first contact surfaces of the bush pin is inclined so that the first contact surfaces form a wedge when inserted between the corresponding contact surfaces of the bracket.2. A bush pin according to claim 1 , wherein each first contact surface of the bush pin is located axially inwards of the respective fastening portion claim 1 , and at least partly faces axially outwards.3. A bush pin according to claim 1 , wherein each of the fastening portions presents a through hole for receipt of a respective fastener of the fastening arrangement for clamping the fastening portion to the bracket claim 1 , and wherein a ...

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Номер записи: 66
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Rear suspension structure of automotive vehicle

Номер: US20180001725A1
Автор: Fumitaka Andou, Koji Takahashi, Norio Asano
Принадлежит: Mazda Motor Corp

In a rear suspension device of an automotive vehicle, a shock absorber is provided perpendicularly to a H-shaped lower arm in a side view, respective axis of resilient bushes of pivotal portions which pivotally support upper and lower arms at a vehicle-body side are configured to be parallel to a standard line which extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction in a plan view, and an imaginary axial line which interconnects respective centers of front and rear connection portions, via which the lower arm is connected to a wheel side, is configured to extend obliquely forward and inward relatively to the vehicle longitudinal direction.

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Номер записи: 67
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SELF-LEVELING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR WHEELED MOBILITY DEVICE

Номер: US20180001729A1
Автор: GOFFER Amit, HAIMOVICH Dudu, HAIMOVICH Roee, TAMAR! Oren
Принадлежит:

A self-leveling mechanism for a mobility device, the mobility device including a chassis configured to propel the mobility device on a surface, includes a leveling structure on which is mounted a user support for supporting a user of the mobility device. The leveling structure is connected to the chassis by a swivel connection that enables the leveling structure to swivel about the connection, and by two linearly displaceable connections that are laterally displaced from one another. Two linear actuators are each configured to displace one of the displaceable connections to adjust a distance between each displaceable connection and the chassis. A sensor for senses a tilt of the leveling structure and a controller is configured to operate the linear actuators in accordance with the sensed tilt. 1. A mobility device comprising:a chassis configured to propel the mobility device on a surface; and a leveling structure on which is mounted a user support for supporting a user of the mobility device, the leveling structure being connected to the chassis by a swivel connection that enables the leveling structure to swivel about the connection and by two linearly displaceable connections that are laterally displaced from one another;', 'two linear actuators, each of the linear actuators configured to displace a displaceable connection of the two displaceable connections to adjust a distance between each displaceable connection and the chassis;', 'a sensor for sensing a tilt of the leveling structure; and', 'a controller that is configured to operate the linear actuators in accordance with a tilt that is sensed by the sensor., 'a self-leveling mechanism, the self-leveling mechanism including2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the swivel connection comprises a rod end bearing.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the swivel connection is located at a nonzero fixed distance from a floor of the chassis.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the displaceable connection is located along an ...

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Номер записи: 68
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle suspension cradle structure

Номер: US20170001666A1
Автор: Vincent Lavilluniere
Принадлежит: RENAULT SAS

A front unit of a motor vehicle includes a transverse beam forming a casing with a steering rack and having, at ends of the transverse beam, protuberances arranged to be fixed to a receiving structure of the vehicle. The front unit also includes two suspension arms, each positioned at one of the ends of the transverse beam and each having at least one first and one second pivot joint. The transverse beam includes a fixing interface to receive a single pivot joint of each of the suspension arms.

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Номер записи: 69
03-01-2019 дата публикации

GEAR ARM ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190001772A1
Автор: Dyna Marcin
Принадлежит:

A gear arm assembly for a vehicle includes gear arm housing having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, the gear arm housing from the intermediate portion to the first end defining a first arm segment, and the gear arm housing from the intermediate portion to the second end defining a second arm segment. The assembly further includes a plurality of gears meshed together in series and housed within the gear arm housing, the plurality of gears including an intermediate gear within the intermediate portion of the gear arm housing. The assembly further includes a first wheel hub connected to a first gear of the plurality of gears at the first end of the gear arm housing, and a second wheel hub connected to a second gear of the plurality of gears at the second end of the gear arm housing. The assembly further includes a primary drive shaft extending into the gear arm housing at the intermediate portion and configured to connect a drive input to the intermediate gear, a spindle housing configured to connect the gear arm assembly to the frame, and a spindle rotatably coupled to and within the spindle housing and configured to allow for rotation of the gear arm housing relative to the spindle housing. 1. A gear arm assembly for a vehicle comprising:a gear arm housing having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, the gear arm housing from the intermediate portion to the first end defining a first arm segment, and the gear arm housing from the intermediate portion to the second end defining a second arm segment;a plurality of gears meshed together in series and housed within the gear arm housing, the plurality of gears including an intermediate gear within the intermediate portion of the gear arm housing;a first wheel hub connected to a first gear of the plurality of gears at the first end of the gear arm housing;a second wheel hub connected to a second gear of the plurality of gears at the second end of the gear arm housing;a primary drive ...

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Номер записи: 70
03-01-2019 дата публикации

BALL JOINT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190001773A1
Автор: JEONG Se Woong, KWON Hyuk, KWON Ig Jin
Принадлежит:

There is provided a ball joint comprising a ball stud including a ball; a bearing configured to enclose and support the ball of the ball stud; a ball joint case configured to accommodate a portion of the ball stud and the bearing, the ball joint case being made of a plastic material; and a ball joint mounting case configured to accommodate the ball joint case and fastened to a suspension arm, wherein the ball joint mounting case is made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). 1. A ball joint comprising:a ball stud including a ball;a bearing configured to enclose and support the ball of the ball stud;a ball joint case configured to accommodate a portion of the ball stud and the bearing, the ball joint case being made of a plastic material; anda ball joint mounting case configured to accommodate the ball joint case and fastened to a suspension arm, the ball joint mounting case being made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP).2. The ball joint of claim 1 , further comprising:a dust cover configured to cover an upper portion of the ball joint case and an upper portion of the ball joint mounting case; anda ring clip configured to fix the dust cover to the ball joint mounting case.3. The ball joint of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more bolt mounting bushes are inserted into and integrally coupled to the ball joint mounting case.4. The ball joint of claim 1 , wherein the suspension arm is a lower control arm claim 1 , and the ball joint mounting case is mounted on one end of the lower control arm.5. A method of manufacturing a ball joint claim 1 , the method comprising:integrally coupling one or more bolt mounting bushes to a ball joint mounting case;manufacturing a ball stud including a ball and a bearing and coupling the bearing to the ball stud so as to enclose the ball; andintegrally coupling an assembly of the ball stud and the bearing to the ball joint mounting case.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the ball joint mounting case is made of a carbon ...

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Номер записи: 71
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Adjustable linking arm assembly

Номер: US20160003290A1
Автор: Dennis M. Mark, Jacob J. DOMAGALLA, Jason K. Trotter, Kevin J. SZYMANSKI, Paul F. Donovan, Robert K. Dutzi
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A linking arm assembly which is readily adaptable to assume a wide range of operative lengths and configurations using a small number of common components. Linking arm assemblies consistent with the present disclosure may be adjusted for use in very different applications while using common components. Accordingly, substantial efficiencies may be achieved while performance is maintained.

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Номер записи: 72
02-01-2020 дата публикации

BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200003252A1
Автор: SMITH Andrew J.
Принадлежит:

Adjustable and rebuildable ball joint assemblies are disclosed. Methods for installation, adjustment, and rebuilding ball joint assemblies are described. In some embodiments, the ball joint assembly includes a washer with tabs to restrain rotation of the cap relative to the housing. In some embodiments, the ball joint assembly includes a locking mechanism to restrain rotation of the bearing relative to the housing. 1. A ball joint assembly comprising:a housing defining a cavity and a longitudinal axis, the housing comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end comprising an opening;a bearing configured to be positioned at the proximal end of the housing;an elongated ball stud extending axially from a distal end to a proximal end, the proximal end having a rounded ball end configured to be received into the cavity of the housing and to be rotatably supported with at least a portion of the elongated ball stud located distal to the bearing;a washer having a body defining an opening, the opening of the washer configured to fit over the elongated ball stud to position the body distal to the housing, the washer comprising a first tab and a second tab each extending away from the body, the first tab configured to engage with the housing in a first configuration to prevent rotation of the washer about the longitudinal axis relative to the housing; anda cap having a body defining an opening, the opening of the cap configured to fit over the elongated ball stud and engage with the housing with at least a portion of the cap located distal to the washer,wherein the second tab of the washer is moveable between a first configuration, wherein the second tab engages with the cap to prevent rotation of the cap about the longitudinal axis relative to the washer, and a second configuration, wherein the second tab does not prevent rotation of the cap about the longitudinal axis relative to the washer.2. The ball joint assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first tab is moveable ...

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Номер записи: 73
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Device and method for transferring rotational power and method of using same

Номер: US20200003277A1
Автор: Ahishay Sardes, Eran Starik, Ran Dekel, Tomer Segev
Принадлежит: Softwheel LTD

Device and method for providing rotational power using power transmission are disclosed. The device enables multi-dimensional and angle-agnostic displacement of the rotational power output with respect to the input location and transference of high-torque and high-speed rotational movement, while preserving maximal efficiency and quick response. The device is a transmission gear that comprises at least two gear-links in a multi-link articulated gear (MLAG). Each of the links comprising at least two gear wheels. The transmission gear further comprising a common axis adapted to allow the links to rotate freely with respect to each other about the common axis and thus to allow change of the angle between the at least two links and thereby to change the distance between the input shaft and the output shaft.

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Номер записи: 74
13-01-2022 дата публикации

FRAME STRUCTURE PROVIDED WITH INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20220009301A1
Автор: Moon Yong Woo
Принадлежит:

A frame structure of a commercial vehicle having an independent suspension system may include: a front outrigger mounted at lower front ends of wheel housings along a wide direction of a vehicle; a rear outrigger mounted at lower rear ends of the wheel housings along the width direction, wherein the wheel housings are arranged between the front and rear outriggers in a vehicle body length direction; a center reinforce unit mounted on an inner lower side of the wheel housing and disposed between the wheel housings, the center reinforce unit configured to connect the front and rear outriggers along the vehicle body length direction; a side reinforce unit mounted on an inner side of the wheel housing and connected to the center reinforce unit; and a lower reinforce unit configured to be connected to the center reinforce unit and coupled to the first suspension mounting assembly through the rear outrigger. 1. A frame structure of a commercial vehicle having an independent suspension system , the frame structure comprising:a front outrigger mounted at lower front ends of wheel housings along a width direction of a vehicle;a rear outrigger mounted at lower rear ends of the wheel housings along the width direction of the vehicle, wherein the wheel housings are arranged between the front outrigger and rear outrigger in a vehicle body length direction;a center reinforce unit mounted on an inner lower side of the wheel housings and disposed between the wheel housings, the center reinforce unit is configured to connect the front and rear outriggers along the vehicle body length direction;a side reinforce unit mounted on an inner side of the wheel housings and connected to the center reinforce unit; anda lower reinforce unit configured to be connected to the center reinforce unit and coupled to the first suspension mounting assembly through the rear outrigger.2. The frame structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a front reinforce unit mounted on an inner front side of the ...

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Номер записи: 75
03-01-2019 дата публикации

TORQUE TUNING METHOD AND BALL JOINT

Номер: US20190003523A1
Автор: Kuroda Shigeru
Принадлежит:

A torque tuning method includes a high-frequency induction heating apparatus that generates a magnetic field from a coil by passing an alternating current (i) to the coil, which is arranged so as to be separated from an outer housing. By passing the current (i) having a predetermined frequency from the high-frequency induction heating apparatus to the coil, a ball portion is induction-heated by a magnetic field generated from the coil through which the current (i) flows, and after the ball portion has reached a temperature at which a ball seat can be deformed by induction heating, the current (i) is stopped and the ball portion is cooled. 1. A torque tuning method for a ball joint comprising: a ball stud formed by integrally joining a metal spherical portion to another end portion of a stud portion having one end portion connected to a structure body; a resin housing supporting the spherical portion of the ball stud swingably and rotatably , and having a space where one side is open; and a resin support member interposed between the housing and the spherical portion , in which the spherical portion covered by the support member is included in the housing , the torque tuning method adjusting a frictional force between the spherical portion and the support member , whereinthe spherical portion is induction-heated so that the support member is at a deformable temperature.2. The torque tuning method according to claim 1 , wherein a coil for the induction heating is disposed apart from a surface position of the housing on an extension of a diameter of the spherical portion perpendicular to an axial direction of the stud portion at a center of the spherical portion.3. The torque tuning method according to claim 2 , wherein a frequency of an alternating current flowing through the coil is variably set claim 2 , a time for the alternating current flowing is shorter as the set frequency is higher than a predetermined frequency claim 2 , and the time for the alternating ...

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Номер записи: 76
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Axle system having an axle lift kit and method of assembly

Номер: US20220017147A1
Автор: Craig Allen Holt, Luis Gustavo Schuck, Sarvesh Satam
Принадлежит: ArvinMeritor Technology LLC

An axle system and a method of assembly. The axle system may include an axle lift kit. The axle lift kit may have a first bracket subassembly that may be fastened to the hanger bracket and a second bracket subassembly that may be fastened to first and second lateral sides of the trailing arm.

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Номер записи: 77
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Single-Shell Spring Arm

Номер: US20150008654A1
Автор: Buchholz Mathias, Haselhorst Kai, Hertl Ronald, Koormann Ralf
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a single-shell spring control arm, for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle, comprising a first end portion for attaching to a chassis beam a second end portion for attaching on the wheel side, and an increased-width portion which is arranged between the two end portions, and which comprises a spine having flanks projecting therefrom and which defines a spring seat for supporting a spring. In order to attain high component rigidity and a wheel suspension which is optimized with regard to loads, the invention proposes that inwardly deformed surface parts are formed on the flanks, the longitudinal edges of which surface parts are spaced apart from one another along their entire length so that the increased-width portion has a C-profile-shaped cross-sectional profile, and in that a connection portion for attaching a shock absorber is formed between the spring seat and the second end portion. 1. A single-shell spring control arm , formed from sheet steel , for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle , comprising a first end portion for attaching to a chassis beam , preferably a rear axle beam , a second end portion for attaching on the wheel-side and an increased-width portion which is arranged between the two end portions , and which comprises a spine having flanks projecting therefrom and which defines a spring seat for supporting a spring , wherein inwardly deformed surface parts are formed on the flanks , the longitudinal edges of which surface parts are spaced apart from one another along their entire length so that the increased-width portion has a C-profile-shaped cross-sectional profile , and in that a connection portion for attaching a shock absorber is formed between the spring seat and the second end portion.2. The spring control arm according to claim 1 , wherein the inwardly deformed surface parts of the flanks point towards the spine over at least a portion of their length.3. The spring control arm according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 78
12-01-2017 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION

Номер: US20170008359A1
Автор: Wolf-Monheim Friedrich Peter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle including a control arm having a control arm portion and a cantilever spring portion fixed to the control arm portion. A retainer spaced from the control arm connects the cantilever spring portion to a vehicle subframe. The control arm portion may be made at least partly of fiber-reinforced plastic and having a wheel connecting point for a wheel carrier and at least one superstructure connecting point for a vehicle superstructure, for mounting pivotally about a pivot axis S. The spring portion may also be made at least partly from fiber-reinforced plastic. 1. A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle comprising:a control arm including a control arm portion and a spring portion;said control arm portion made at least partly of fiber-reinforced plastic and having a wheel connecting point for a wheel carrier and at least one superstructure connecting point for a vehicle superstructure, for mounting pivotally about a pivot axis;said spring portion made at least partly from fiber-reinforced plastic and connected rigidly by material fit to the control arm portion; anda spring connecting point spaced from said pivot axis connecting said spring portion to the vehicle superstructure.2. The wheel suspension as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spring portion is produced integrally with the control arm portion.3. The wheel suspension of wherein the control arm unit is formed as a transverse control arm claim 1 , wherein the pivot axis corresponds to the X-axis of the motor vehicle.4. The wheel suspension of wherein the spring connecting point is arranged above the pivot axis.5. The wheel suspension of wherein the spring portion runs at least mostly at an angle between 60° and 120° over a plane running through the pivot axis and the wheel connecting point.6. The wheel suspension of wherein the spring portion is connected to the control arm portion in the region of the pivot axis.7. The wheel suspension of wherein the spring connecting point is ...

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Номер записи: 79
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Apparatus for toe and/or camber adjustment for a running gear of a motor vehicle

Номер: US20170008360A1
Автор: Harald Hochmuth, Hartmut Krehmer, Jochen Rosenfeld, Manfred Kraus, Simon Mersmann
Принадлежит: Schaeffler Technologies AG and Co KG

An apparatus for toe and/or camber adjustment for a running gear of a motor vehicle, having a tie rod and/or a link which can be fastened at one side to a bearing fixed with respect to the car body and at the other side by a bearing can be fastened to the wheel carrier of a wheel of the motor vehicle, wherein one bearing has an adjustment element which is in the form of an eccentric and which has an eccentric shaft, which eccentric shaft can be adjusted by an adjustment drive and is assigned safety bearings arranged on both sides of the eccentric.

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Номер записи: 80
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT FOR CONNECTING CHASSIS COMPONENTS AND WHEEL CARRIERS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20170008558A1
Автор: GREGER Sven, HOFMANN Edmont, KRÜGER Sven Philip, MARQUAR Hendrik, RENN Josef, Vath Andreas
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An arrangement for connecting chassis parts, in particular a screw connection, between a structure made of a fiber-plastic composite and a metallic load-introducing element, designed as a traction member. The structure is double-walled having a first wall and at least a second wall spaced from the first wall. The first and second walls have each coaxially positioned recesses and a spacer, having a through hole, is positioned between the first and second walls. The load-introducing element extends through at least one recess and the hole of the spacer. The load-introducing element has a holding part assigned to it, and the load-introducing element and the holding part are connected to one another by a connecting segment. The connecting segment and/or the holding part essentially pass through the first and/or the second wall. 118-. (canceled)194104204304404. An arrangement for connecting chassis components between a structure made of a fiber-plastic-composite (FPC) and a metallic , load-introducing element ( , , , , ) ,{'b': 2', '102', '202', '302', '402', '3', '103', '203', '303', '403, 'the structure being multi-walled having a first wall (, , , , ) and at least one additional wall (, , , , ) being spaced from the first wall;'}{'b': 2', '3', '102', '103', '202', '203', '302', '303', '402', '403, 'i': a', 'a,', 'a,', 'a,', 'a,', 'a,', 'a,', 'a,', 'a,', 'a, 'the first wall and the additional wall each having at least one recess (, ) that are positioned coaxially with respect to one another;'}{'b': 5', '105', '205', '305', '405', '5', '305', '405, 'i': a,', 'a,', 'a, 'a spacer (, , , , ), having a through hole (), being positioned between the first wall and the additional wall;'}{'b': 4', '104', '204', '304', '404', '5', '305', '405', '5', '105', '205', '305', '405', '2', '3, 'i': a,', 'a,', 'a', 'a,', 'a, 'the load-introducing element (, , , , ) being held extending through the through hole () of the spacer (, , , , ) and the at least one recess () of at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 81
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Wheel Carrier of a Vehicle With a Press Fit Connection

Номер: US20160009153A1
Автор: BOESCHL Thomas, von HASSELBACH Johannes, WENK Marius, WOELFLE Florian
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A wheel carrier of a vehicle has a press fit connection to a further component, preferably a suspension strut. The wheel carrier includes a screw connection with a screw for clamping the press fit connection, and a lever with a fastening portion and an impact portion. The fastening portion is fastened under a head of the screw or under a nut of the screw connection. The impact portion protrudes from the fastening portion in such a manner that, in the event of a vehicle crash and the associated deformation, a part of the vehicle brings about a force on the impact portion in order at least partially to release the screw connection. The fastening portion is designed in order at least partially to break out from under the head or the nut during the action of force on the lever. 1. A wheel carrier of a vehicle having a press fit connection to a further component , comprising:a screw connection having a screw, the screw connection being configured to clamp the press fit connection;a lever having a fastening portion and an impact portion, whereinthe fastening portion is fastened under a head of the screw or under a nut of the screw connection,the impact portion protrudes from the fastening portion such that, in an event of a crash of the vehicle and associated deformation, a portion of the vehicle causes a force to act on the impact portion in order to at least partially release the screw connection, andthe fastening portion is configured to at least partially break out from under the head or under the nut during the action of the force on the lever.2. The wheel carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the further component is a suspension strut.3. The wheel carrier according to claim 1 , wherein one or more predetermined breaking points are formed in the fastening portion of the lever to enable the fastening portion to break out from under the head or the nut.4. The wheel carrier according to claim 1 , wherein at least one material tapering or material recess is formed in ...

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Номер записи: 82
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Suspension member

Номер: US20160009154A1
Автор: Friedrich Peter Wolf-Monheim
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

The invention relates to a suspension member attaching a vehicle wheel to a body or frame of a vehicle. The suspension member includes first and second separate similarly shaped portions. One of the portions having a supporting region that supports a spring element arranged between the suspension member and the vehicle body or frame. The first and second portions having, at least in some section or sections, a contour bent at the edges to form sidewalls. The sidewalls of the respective first and second portions oriented relative to one another so the portions are in contact with one another, at least in some region or regions, via the sidewalls thereof. The first portion having an aperture through which the spring element passes whereby the spring element contacts and is supported by the second portion.

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Номер записи: 83
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Wheel Mounting System

Номер: US20160009155A1
Автор: Do Quang T., Gudzinski Gregory, IV Richard Griffith, Kozak Michael J., Miller Jeffrey Lawrence, Oberoi Harinder S., Reese
Принадлежит:

A method and apparatus for installing a wheel arm assembly for an autonomous vehicle. The wheel arm assembly may be inserted into a base of the autonomous vehicle from the exterior of the base. A number of fasteners may be installed at the exterior of the base to attach the wheel arm assembly to the base of the autonomous vehicle. 1. An apparatus comprising:a retaining structure associated with a base of a vehicle; anda wheel arm assembly coupleable to the retaining structure at an exterior of the base.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wheel arm assembly is coupleable to the retaining structure from a first end of the retaining structure located at the exterior of the base.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wheel arm assembly is coupleable from the exterior of the base without requiring disassembly of any portion of the base.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the retaining structure has a first channel.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the retaining structure comprises:a first end that faces externally with respect to the vehicle; anda second end that faces internally with respect to the vehicle.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the retaining structure has a first channel that extends from the first end to the second end and wherein the wheel arm assembly is located within the first channel when the wheel arm assembly is coupled to the retaining structure.7. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the wheel arm assembly comprises:a retainer bushing.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the retainer bushing enables coupling and decoupling of the wheel arm assembly from the exterior of the base.9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the retainer bushing comprises a first end claim 7 , a second end claim 7 , and a second channel that extends from the first end of the retainer bushing to the second end of the retainer bushing.10. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the retainer bushing comprises:a flange at a first end of the retainer bushing.11. The ...

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Номер записи: 84
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Adjustable Retaining Structure for a Cradle Fixture

Номер: US20160009421A1
Автор: Alfredo Jose Gerosa, Branko Sarh, Gregory Gudzinski, Harinder S. Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Quang T. Do, Richard Griffith Reese, Iv, Yuanxin Charles Hu
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A method and apparatus for adjusting an adjustable retaining structure. The adjustable retaining structure may be rotated, passively, about a spherical interface as a panel applies a load to the adjustable retaining structure.

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Номер записи: 85
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Welding structure of press formed part, structural part for automotive body including the welding structure, and method for manufacturing welding part (as amended)

Номер: US20180009050A1
Автор: Tsuyoshi Shiozaki, Yoshikiyo Tamai, Yuichi Tokita
Принадлежит: JFE Steel Corp

A welding structure of a press-formed part made by combining and joining two parts formed by press-forming and each having an opening portion on at least one side of a cross-section, while the opening portions face each other, and includes a step portion that is provided by forming a bent projection projecting outwardly on a tip end portion of a side wall portion of a lower side part, partially or entirely on a joining surface. A tip end side of the step portion is fitted into the opening portion of an upper side part, and the step portion of the lower side part and the tip end of a side wall portion of the upper side part are linearly joined by arc welding.

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Номер записи: 86
11-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-BEARING-POINT INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION

Номер: US20180009281A1
Автор: HAN Tongchao, Liu Hui, LIU Taifeng, SHI Guoxiang, SHI YU, TIAN Jiatao, Xing Yanqi, Yan Bingwen
Принадлежит: SHANGHAI LUNLIANG MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

An independent suspension comprises upper and lower fork arms, elastic elements, shock absorber and fork arm positioning pivots. The fork arms are A-shaped, front ends of the fork arms respectively connect to upper and lower suspension points of a wheel, and rear ends of the fork arms connect to a vehicle frame through the elastic elements. The shock absorber mounts on top of the front end of the upper fork arm. Vehicle frame bearing pivot points and transmission parts are constructed on peripheries of the upper and lower fork arms. The arrangement absorbs bearing elastic forces by changing directions of force and the arms of force, to form multiple points supporting multiple elastic elements, so force applied on the wheel is distributed by multiple points, increasing average running speed. Increasing the number and arrangement of the elastic elements reduces vehicle height, optimizes space utilization and improves stability and running smoothness. 111-. (canceled)12. A multi-bearing-point independent suspension , comprising:an upper fork arm, a lower fork arm, elastic elements, a shock absorber and fork arm positioning shafts;wherein:the upper fork arm and the lower fork arm are A-shaped structural parts;front ends of the upper fork arm and the lower fork arm are respectively connected with an upper suspension point and a lower suspension point of a wheel through main pins;rear ends of at least one of the upper fork arm and the lower fork arm are connected with a vehicle frame through the elastic elements, andthe shock absorber is mounted on top of the front end of the upper fork arm.13. The multi-bearing-point independent suspension according to claim 12 , wherein middle portions of the upper fork arm and the lower fork arm are connected to the vehicle frame by fork arm positioning shafts claim 12 , respectively claim 12 , and an elastic member is provided between a bottom of the rear end of the upper fork arm and the vehicle frame.14. The multi-bearing-point ...

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Номер записи: 87
11-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-WHEEL TRANSMISSION

Номер: US20180009311A1
Автор: Hays Marcus G., Leo Gary, Streeter Scott
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The present disclosure includes a transmission comprising a first wheel assembly including a first wheel, a first drive gear coupled to the first wheel such that driving the first drive gear causes a corresponding rotation of the first wheel, and a first motor coupled to the first drive gear to drive the first drive gear. The transmission also includes a second wheel assembly that includes, a second wheel, a second drive gear coupled to the second wheel such that driving the second drive gear causes a corresponding rotation of the second wheel, and a second motor coupled to the second drive gear to drive the second drive gear. 1. A transmission comprising: a first wheel;', 'a first drive gear coupled to the first wheel such that driving the first drive gear causes a corresponding rotation of the first wheel; and', 'a first motor coupled to the first drive gear to drive the first drive gear;, 'a first wheel assembly including 'a second wheel of a size within ten percent of the first wheel;', 'a second wheel assembly including 'a second motor coupled to the second drive gear to drive the second drive gear.', 'a second drive gear coupled to the second wheel such that driving the second drive gear causes a corresponding rotation of the second wheel, the second drive gear a different size from the first drive gear by between approximately ten percent and two hundred percent; and'}2. The transmission of claim 1 , wherein the first drive gear drives the first wheel by driving a ring gear coupled to a rim of the first wheel.3. The transmission of claim 1 , wherein the first drive gear drives the first wheel via static friction between the first drive gear and a rim of the first wheel.4. The transmission of claim 1 , wherein the first motor is configured to rotate a first drive shaft at a first speed and the second motor is configured to rotate a second drive shaft at a second speed.5. The transmission of claim 1 , further comprising: a third wheel approximately the same ...

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Номер записи: 88
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SUSPENSION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210008939A1
Автор: GRADL Michael, KLINGER Thomas, Schmidt Walter
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A suspension for a wheel of an axle of a motor vehicle, comprising a wheel support, which is mounted on the vehicle body via a plurality of links and which has a first supporting element and a second supporting element. A vehicle wheel is mounted rotatably on the first supporting element and the first supporting element is rotatable relative to the second supporting element for transmitting a steering torque by a steering actuator arranged on the wheel support. The first supporting element is attached to the vehicle body by an upper wishbone, and the second supporting element is attached to the vehicle body exclusively by a lower wishbone. 19-. (canceled)10. A suspension for a wheel of an axle of a motor vehicle , comprising:a wheel support, which is mounted on the vehicle body via several links, and which has a first supporting element and a second supporting element, wherein a vehicle wheel is mounted rotatably on the first supporting element, wherein the first supporting element is rotatable relative to the second supporting element for transmitting a steering torque by means of a steering actuator arranged on the wheel support,wherein the first supporting element is attached to the vehicle body by an upper wishbone, and the second supporting element is attached to the vehicle body exclusively by means of a lower wishbone.11. The suspension according to claim 10 , wherein the upper wishbone is a link rod.12. The suspension according to claim 10 , wherein the lower wishbone is a trapezoidal link.13. The suspension according to claim 10 , wherein the first supporting element is mounted in a guide bushing of the second supporting element.14. The suspension according to claim 10 , wherein claim 10 , the second supporting element is mounted in a guide bushing of the first supporting element.15. The suspension according to claim 10 , wherein the second supporting element has a recess for the steering actuator.16. The suspension according to claim 15 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 89
14-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMOBILE REAR SUSPENSION STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210008949A1
Автор: JOBIRA Masayuki, KAWAGUCHI Hideaki, Takahashi Hiroyuki, YAMANAKA Yuya
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The thickness of one of a pair of panels (an inner panel () and an outer panel ()) of each trailing arm () is greater than the thickness of the other panel, and a rear wheel support unit (an axle unit ()) configured to support each rear wheel is coupled to one of the pair of panels (the inner panel () and the outer panel ()). 1. An automobile rear suspension structure comprising:a torsion beam type suspension including a pair of right and left trailing arms extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction and each supporting right and left rear wheels and a torsion beam extending in a vehicle width direction and coupling both trailing arms,wherein each trailing arm includes a pair of panels having U-shaped sections and joined to each other in a state in which U-shaped openings face each other such that a sectional shape of the each trailing arm forms a closed sectional shape,a thickness of one of the panels is greater than a thickness of the other one of the panels, anda rear wheel support unit configured to support each rear wheel is coupled to the one of the panels.2. The automobile rear suspension structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe one of the panels forms a portion of a peripheral wall portion including at least an outer top portion in the vehicle width direction in at least a section of a rear portion of the each trailing arm, andthe rear wheel support unit configured to support the each rear wheel is coupled to at least the outer top portion of the peripheral wall portion in the vehicle width direction in the section of the rear portion of the each trailing arm.3. The automobile rear suspension structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe pair of panels include an inner panel and an outer panel facing each other in the vehicle width direction,a thickness of the outer panel is greater than a thickness of the inner panel,at the rear portion of the each trailing arm, a top portion of the outer panel is wider in the vehicle width direction than a bottom ...

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Номер записи: 90
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SUSPENSION MEMBER

Номер: US20180009480A1
Автор: Kagami Ayaka, SHIMIZU Kazuki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A suspension member includes: a front frame including a front cross member extending in a vehicle width direction; a rear frame at least partially made of light metal and including a rear cross member extending in the vehicle width direction, the rear frame being placed on a vehicle rear side of the front frame and joined to the front frame; and a protective member joined to the rear cross member so as to form a closed section together with the rear cross member. 1. A suspension member comprising:a front frame including a front cross member extending in a vehicle width direction;a rear frame at least partially made of light metal and including a rear cross member extending in the vehicle width direction, the rear frame being placed on a vehicle rear side of the front frame and joined to the front frame; anda protective member joined to the rear cross member so as to form a closed section together with the rear cross member.2. The suspension member according to claim 1 , whereinat least one of the rear cross member and the protective member is partially made of iron.3. The suspension member according to claim 1 , whereinthe protective member is joined to a front end and a rear end of the rear cross member in a vehicle front-rear direction so as to form the closed section.4. The suspension member according to claim 1 , wherein:the rear cross member includes a forward rear cross portion made of iron at a position including a center of the rear cross member, in the vehicle width direction, on a front side of the rear cross member in a vehicle front-rear direction; anda front closed section is formed by the protective member and the forward rear cross portion.5. The suspension member according to claim 1 , whereinthe protective member is made of light metal and covers a front end and a forward bottom face of the rear cross member in a vehicle front-rear direction.6. The suspension member according to claim 2 , wherein:the closed section is formed over a whole length of ...

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Номер записи: 91
10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT AND COMPONENT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD

Номер: US20190009627A1
Автор: BRONSWICK Philipp, KUHLMANN Sven
Принадлежит:

In order to reduce both the weight and the production costs in the case of vehicle chassis components consisting of at least two parts, a first part is made as a sheet component by press hardening and the second part is produced by a conventional production method, which does not include press hardening. The part produced by press hardening forms a structural component, whereas the other component serves to stiffen the part produced by press hardening. 19-. (canceled)10152367. A method of producing a component ( , ) for a motor vehicle that comprises at least first and second individual parts ( and , and ) which are connected to one another , the method comprising:{'b': 2', '6, 'producing the first individual part (, ), which is a sheet metal part, by press hardening in a non-machining deformation process, and'}{'b': 3', '7, 'producing the second individual part (, ) by a conventional production process without press hardening.'}1137. The method according to claim 10 , further comprising producing the second individual part ( claim 10 , ) claim 10 , which is a sheet metal part claim 10 , by a sheet cold-forming process.122367. The method according to claim 10 , further comprising welding the first and the second individual parts ( and claim 10 , or and ) to one another.1326. The method according to claim 12 , further comprising making at least one of a strength and a hardness of the first individual part ( claim 12 , ) lower in an area of a weld seam than in press-hardened areas.1437. The method according to claim 10 , further comprising producing the second individual part ( claim 10 , ) as a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic part.152367. The method according to claim 10 , further comprising adhesively bonding the first and the second individual parts ( and claim 10 , and ) to one another.16261537. The method according to claim 10 , further comprising producing the first individual part ( claim 10 , ) claim 10 , which when the component ( claim 10 , ) is in service ...

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Номер записи: 92
10-01-2019 дата публикации

DUAL RATE VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190009632A1
Автор: "OFlynn Damian", HOLT Laurence J
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A selectively switchable dual rate vehicle suspension system comprising a pushrod actuated inboard spring configuration, conventionally oriented between the unsprung mass and the sprung mass of one corner of the vehicle, comprising a torsion bar spring of a first predetermined rate, K1, and a coil spring of a second predetermined rate, K2, arranged in series so as to provide a total combined spring rate KT. A lockout actuator is arranged in parallel with the coil spring and configured so that in a first mode it allows the coil spring to move freely and in a second mode prevents motion of the coil spring such that when the lockout actuator is in a first, unlocked, mode the overall vehicle suspension spring rate is defined by the series equation 1/KT=1/K1+1/K2, and when the lockout actuator is in a second, locked, mode the overall vehicle suspension spring rate is substantially higher as defined by KT=K1, thus selectively providing both a low rate, optimal ride comfort setting and a high rate, optimal handling setting. 1. A selectively switchable dual rate vehicle suspension system comprising:{'sub': 1', '2', 'T, 'a pushrod actuated inboard spring configuration, conventionally oriented between the unsprung mass and the sprung mass of one corner of the vehicle, comprising a torsion bar spring of a first predetermined rate, K, and a coil spring of a second predetermined rate, K, arranged in series so as to provide a total combined spring rate K;'}a lockout actuator, arranged in parallel with the coil spring and configured so that, in a first mode, it allows the coil spring to move freely and, in a second mode, prevents motion of the coil spring; and{'sub': T', '1+1', '2', 'T', '1, 'such that, when the lockout actuator is in a first, unlocked, mode, the overall vehicle suspension spring rate is defined by the series equation 1/K=1/K/K, and when the lockout actuator is in a second, locked, mode, the overall vehicle suspension spring rate is substantially higher as defined ...

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Номер записи: 93
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Suspension device for tracked vehicles

Номер: US20200009932A1
Автор: Henry Pettersson, Tommy Englund
Принадлежит: Komatsu Forest AB

The invention concerns a suspension device for a tracked vehicle, comprising a track assembly ( 10 ) at the side of a centre beam ( 14 ), comprising a track support beam ( 20 ), two wheels ( 21, 22 ), several support wheels ( 23 ) and an endless track ( 11 ) that runs in a plane of rotation (A, A), a first suspension mounting with which the support wheels ( 23 ) are suspended at the track support beam ( 20 ) in a manner that allows pivoting, a second suspension mounting comprising a combination of a first spring strut ( 25 A) and a first pendulum arm ( 26 A) and a second spring strut ( 25 B) and a second pendulum arm ( 26 B) with which combinations the centre beam ( 14 ) of the chassis is spring-damped at a forward and rear end of the track support beam ( 20 ). According to the invention, a first pendulum arm ( 26 A) is located in front of the second pendulum ( 26 B), each pendulum arm ( 26 A, 26 B) is fixed at its first end in a manner that allows pivoting at a first joint ( 27, 27 ) the centre beam ( 14 ) of the chassis and at its second end at a second joint ( 28, 28 ) at the track support beam ( 20 ), each spring strut ( 25 A, 25 B) is fixed at one of its ends ( 30, 30 ) in a jointed manner at the centre beam ( 14 ) of the chassis and at its second end ( 31, 31 ) is fixed in a jointed manner at a pendulum arm ( 26 A, 26 B), the pendulum arms ( 26 A, 26 B) pivot in a plane-parallel manner with the planes of rotation (A, A) of the track ( 11 ).

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Номер записи: 94
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Offset tie rod joint

Номер: US20200010114A1
Автор: Robby Gordon
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus and a method are provided for an offset tie rod joint for vehicle steering systems. The offset tie rod joint comprises a ball rotatably retained within a casing that is disposed in an opening of an offset housing. A threaded shank fixedly coupled with the offset housing is received by a steering rod. The opening is displaced from a longitudinal axis of the threaded shank by a distance that provides clearance between the offset housing and a spindle assembly during articulation of the spindle assembly during steering. A rear backstop and a front snap-ring in a groove retain the casing within the opening. A bore extending through the ball receives a bolt that fixates the ball between parallel prongs of the spindle assembly. A misalignment spacer on each side of the ball provides clearance for rotation of the ball within the offset housing.

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Номер записи: 95
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Side-by-side all terrain vehicle

Номер: US20200010120A1
Автор: Adam J. Schlangen, Angus M. Morison, Anthony J. Kinsman, Brent A. Erspamer, Keith A. Hollman, Richard D. Ripley, Shawn D. Peterson, Steven M. Schiebel
Принадлежит: Polaris Industries Inc

A side by side vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame having frame tubes extending from a front to a rear. A vehicle seat frame is positioned in a mid portion of the frame, and positions a seat frame at a raised position relative to the frame tubes. A powertrain is positioned rearward of the vehicle seat frame and is coupled to the vehicle frame. Side by side seats are supported by the seat frame; and one or more storage units are positioned under the side by side seats. The side by side vehicle also has a rear suspension comprising at least one rear alignment arm coupled to each side of a rear of the vehicle frame, where the alignment arms are coupled to the vehicle frame at front and rear connection points. A distance between the front connection points is greater than a distance between the rear connection points, and at least a portion of the powertrain is positioned between the front connection points of the alignment arms.

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Номер записи: 96
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Method and device for stabilizing a vehicle against rolling movements

Номер: US20150014954A1
Автор: Ralf Schmierer
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

An anti-rolling stabilizer for a motor vehicle is provided. The stabilizer includes a U-shaped torsion bar having an elongated base and two free ends. The elongated base is coupled to a vehicle frame and each of the free ends is coupled to one of a right-hand and a left-hand wheel-guiding element via a respective coupling bar. Each of the coupling bars includes an NVH vibration absorber configured to counteract vibrations of the respective coupling bar or of the respective wheel guiding element to which the coupling bar is configured to connect, wherein the NVH absorber counteracts vibrations in one or more predetermined frequency ranges without counteracting vibrations in other frequencies.

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Номер записи: 97
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Vehicle component for a motor vehicle and method for producing a vehicle component of this kind

Номер: US20220032512A1
Автор: Ernst Willi Sven Kuhlmann, Jan Duetz, Konstantin Brunner
Принадлежит: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG

A vehicle component ( 1, 17, 31, 46, 55, 62 ) for a motor vehicle, with a structural component ( 7, 16, 30 ) and with a casing ( 2, 18, 32, 38, 56, 57, 79 ). The structural component ( 7, 16, 30 ) is at least partially or completely overmolded and/or embedded by casting in order to form the casing ( 2, 18, 32, 38, 56, 57, 79 ). To avoid any interruption of the casing ( 2, 18, 32, 38, 56, 57, 79 ) and/or interruption of corrosion protection in the area of the holding point ( 8 ), a holding point covering ( 12, 15, 39, 36, 45, 54, 61 ) is arranged at a holding point ( 8 ) for holding the structural component ( 7, 16, 30 ) in an injection-molding die and/or a casting mold.

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Номер записи: 98
03-02-2022 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL WISHBONE TRAILING ARM

Номер: US20220032702A1
Автор: Gordon Robby, Niemiec Mike
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A universal wishbone trailing arm and methods are provided for coupling a wheel to a vehicle chassis. The universal wishbone trailing arm comprises a wheel hub that fastenably receives the wheel. A cylindrical axle support supports one or more roller bearings whereby the wheel hub is rotatable. A first swing arm and a second swing arm extend forwardly from a joined swing arm. The cylindrical axle support is coupled to a rear of the joined swing arm. A first chassis mount hingedly couples the first swing arm to the vehicle chassis. A second chassis mount hingedly couples the second swing arm to an articulated mount which is configured to couple the second swing arm to the vehicle chassis. The articulated mount cooperates with the first second swing arms to change camber of the wheel, such that a tracking of the wheels remains substantially unchanged during traveling over rough terrain. 1. A universal wishbone trailing arm for coupling a wheel to a vehicle chassis , comprising:a wheel hub coupled with a first swing arm and a second swing arm;a first chassis mount hingedly coupling the first swing arm with the vehicle chassis; andan articulated mount coupling the second swing arm to the vehicle chassis.2. The trailing arm of claim 1 , wherein the wheel hub is rotatably supported within a cylindrical axle support that is coupled with the first swing arm and the second swing arm.3. The trailing arm of claim 1 , wherein the wheel hub may be joined with a constant velocity joint to communicate engine torque to the wheel.4. The trailing arm of claim 3 , wherein the cylindrical axle support shields the constant velocity joint from damage due to rocks and road debris during traveling over rough terrain.5. The trailing arm of claim 1 , wherein the articulated mount cooperates with the first swing arm and the second swing arm to maintain a substantially unchanged tracking of the wheel during vertical displacement of the wheel with respect to the vehicle chassis.6. The trailing ...

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Номер записи: 99
03-02-2022 дата публикации

TOE CORRECTION BUSHING AND REAR SUSPENSION DEVICE

Номер: US20220032703A1
Автор: OTSU Kazutaka
Принадлежит: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION

A toe correction bushing including: an inner cylinder; a tubular damping mechanism which surrounds the inner cylinder; a retaining cylinder which surrounds the damping mechanism; an outer cylinder which surrounds the retaining cylinder; and an outer elastic body which connects the outer cylinder and the retaining cylinder. The retaining cylinder includes a bottom plate portion which extends inward in a radial direction from an end portion of the retaining cylinder on one side of an axial direction and a crimped portion which is located at an end portion on the other side of the axial direction and is crimped on the inside of the radial direction. The outer cylinder includes a facing surface which faces the one side of the axial direction and faces a part of a vehicle body. The facing surface is provided with a cushioning elastic body. 1. A toe correction bushing for connecting a trailing arm and a vehicle body to each other comprising:an inner cylinder which is fixed to the vehicle body;a tubular damping mechanism which surrounds the inner cylinder from an outside of a radial direction;a retaining cylinder which surrounds the damping mechanism from the outside of the radial direction;an outer cylinder which surrounds the retaining cylinder from the outside of the radial direction and is fixed to the trailing arm; andan outer elastic body which connects the outer cylinder and the retaining cylinder to each other,wherein the damping mechanism includes an inner elastic body which is located between the inner cylinder and the retaining cylinder in the radial direction,the damping mechanism is provided with a plurality of liquid chambers which are arranged side by side along a circumferential direction and filled with a liquid sealed by the inner elastic body and an orifice passage which allows the plurality of liquid chambers to communicate with each other, and2. The toe correction bushing according to claim 1 ,wherein the retaining cylinder includes:a tubular retaining ...

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