Abstract:
A torsion bar (1) used in automotive applications, is made up of inner sections (2) and (3). The joining of the separate sections gives the desired torsional characteristics to the torsion bar (1), by positioning the separate sections (2) and (3), at right angles to each other. The perpendicular sections produce a bar with a cross- like cross-section. Alternatively, the torsion bar (1) may have a star-shape cross- section, if the bar (1) is made up of three (or more) sections (2), (6) and (7). Each inner section is made up of layers of reinforcement (14), and its shape may be hollow or solid, depending on the size and positioning of the cavity space (10). The overall thickness, the form, layout and design of the inner constituent parts determine the overall required stiffness characteristics of the torsion bar (1). The shape, profiling and joining of the inner constituent parts (2), (3), (6), (7), the profile and positioning of the layers of reinforcement (14), and the form, positioning and the geometric characteristics of the cavity spaces (10), the aperture (11) and gap (12), are determined by the required torsional stiffness and fatigue endurance of the bar (1).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a suspension for a heavy goods vehicle comprising an articulated frame (12) supporting a rigid transverse axle system having at least one wheel at each of its two transverse extremities, wherein the frame (12) has two longitudinal trailing arms (14) connected one to the other by a transverse beam (20), characterized in that the transverse beam (20) is hollow, and exhibits a cavity capable of accommodating an optional transverse torsion bar (44), in that the cavity is open on at least one transverse side of the frame to allow insertion of the optional torsion bar (44), and in that the frame (12) has means (48, 50) to secure the torsion bar on the frame at least against rotation around a transverse axis (A3).
Abstract:
The invention concerns a motor vehicle rear axle (10) comprising two longitudinal arms (12) transversely articulated relative to a vehicle body, wherein the arms (12) are linked by a transverse cross member (22) which is fixed to the arms at its ends (28) and which is formed of two wings (24, 26), joined substantially in a U-shape in longitudinal cross-section. The invention is characterised in that each wing (24, 26) of the cross member (22) has an open end along an arc (C) tangent to the general transverse direction of the cross member (22) and tangent to the general longitudinal direction (L) of the associated arm (12) so as to produce a connection zone wherein the warping stresses (G) are cancelled.
Abstract:
A suspension for a pair of wheels of a motor vehicle, comprising a pair of pivoted arms (14) supporting the wheels (10) relative to the vehicle, and a leaf spring (16) extending transversely of the vehicle and connected to the arms. The leaf spring is supported between its ends at two spaced positions, for pivotal movement about horizontal axes, so that the spring is also effective to resist roll of the vehicle.
Abstract:
A connecting arrangement for a stabilizer of a vehicle, with at least one lever that extends transversely to a longitudinal direction. The lever has a bearing eye provided with a non-circular inner circumferential contour. A torsion-bar spring with a rotation axis extends in the longitudinal direction. The torsion-bar spring has an outer circumferential contour, at least at one end, that matches the inner circumferential contour of the bearing eye and which fits into the bearing eye. The wall of the bearing eye is cut through by at least one slit extending in the longitudinal direction, by which two opposite wall sections of the wall are separated from one another. The two wall sections are pressed against the non-circular outer circumferential contour of the torsion-bar spring by at least one releasable clamping element.
Abstract:
Provided is a rear suspension mounting structure for an electric vehicle, which can reduce the overall weight and can enhance steering stability by forming a torsion beam and a trailing arm using different materials. In one embodiment, the rear suspension mounting structure includes a hub fastened to the center of a wheel, a trailing arm including a housing producing an internal space and an arm bush extending to one side of the housing, a torsion beam bolt-coupled to the arm bush through a coupling plate, a motor coupled to the internal space of the housing and supplying a driving force, a motor cover provided in the internal space of the housing, and a driving speed reducer provided at the outside of the motor cover in the internal space of the housing, wherein the torsion beam and the trailing arm are formed using dissimilar metals.
Abstract:
A suspension assembly includes a pair of frame brackets adapted to couple to a vehicle frame, an axle assembly, a torsional member having reliefs located proximate each end thereof, and a pair of trailing arms each operably coupled to the axle assembly, and pivotably coupled to one of the frame brackets by an associated bushing assembly, wherein each bushing assembly includes a pin member and a flexibly resilient bushing member extending about at least a portion of the pin member, and wherein the pin member of each bushing assembly extends into one of the reliefs of the torsional member, and wherein each pin member is secured to one of the frame brackets.
Abstract:
A twist beam axle for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle. The twist beam axle has two trailing arms and a torsional profile having prismatic-shaped end sections with a noncircular cross-section. One trailing arm is connected to one torsional profile end section in each case. The trailing arms have a receiving recess having a shape corresponding to that of the outer surface of the torsional profile end section. An inwardly pressed plug is disposed in the interior of each torsional profile end section. The twist beam axle ensures permanent transfers high bending moments and torques between the trailing arms and the torsional profile without a welded joint. Different classes of materials can be used for the torsional profile and trailing arms, or can be connected to one another. The twist beam axle generally makes it possible to use large-volume, thin-walled and, therefore, weight-saving torsional profiles.
Abstract:
A stabilizer bar for a commercial vehicle which comprises an elongate torsion spring (5), two suspension arms (6, 7) which are securely connected to and extend away from the torsion spring (5) and, between which the torsion spring (5) extends. An actuator (12) is connected in parallel with the torsion spring (5) and is connected to the torsion spring (5) or the suspension arms (6, 7) with the intermediate connection of hinge joints (23, 25) or leaf springs (17, 19).