SUSPENSION ARM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
    31.
    发明申请
    SUSPENSION ARM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME 有权
    用于电动车轮悬架的悬架臂及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120038126A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-16

    申请号:US13147950

    申请日:2010-02-04

    Abstract: A swing arm for a suspension of a vehicle comprises a substantially transversely outer arm portion having a free end for mounting of a support for supporting a wheel of the vehicle and a substantially transversely inner arm portion with a first branch and second branch. The first branch is substantially aligned with the outer arm portion and has a free end for mounting of a first connector for connection to a body of the vehicle, and the second branch extends along an arched path towards a rear part of the vehicle and has a free end for mounting of a second connector for connection to the vehicle body. A single-sheet metal piece includes a main portion having an open section and at least one secondary portion arranged in an edge zone of the swing arm, having a closed section, and formed by at least one strip of the metal piece folded onto the main portion and firmly secured with a free edge of the strip to the main portion. A method for manufacturing the swing arm comprises steps of obtaining the main portion by stamping of the metal piece, folding the strip of the metal piece so as to obtain the secondary portion, and firmly securing the free edge of the strip to the main portion.

    Abstract translation: 用于车辆悬架的摆臂包括基本上横向的外臂部分,其具有用于安装用于支撑车辆车轮的支撑件的自由端和具有第一分支和第二分支的基本上横向的内臂部分。 第一分支基本上与外臂部对准,并且具有用于安装用于连接到车辆主体的第一连接器的自由端,并且第二分支沿着朝向车辆的后部的拱形路径延伸,并且具有 用于安装用于连接到车身的第二连接器的自由端。 单片金属片包括具有开口部分的主要部分和布置在摆臂的边缘区域中的至少一个次级部分,具有封闭部分,并且由折叠到主体上的金属片的至少一个条形成 部分并牢固地固定有带的自由边缘到主要部分。 用于制造摆臂的方法包括以下步骤:通过金属片的冲压获得主要部分,折叠金属片的条以获得次级部分,并将带的自由边缘牢固地固定到主体部分。

    Stress reducing inner sleeve for twist beam and associated method
    32.
    发明授权
    Stress reducing inner sleeve for twist beam and associated method 有权
    扭力减小内套筒及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US07967308B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-28

    申请号:US12594441

    申请日:2008-04-03

    Applicant: Dieter Toepker

    Inventor: Dieter Toepker

    Abstract: A twist beam axle assembly includes a twist tube and a tubular sleeve. The twist tube has a deformed portion with a non-circular cross-section positioned adjacent to an undeformed portion with a substantially circular cross-section. The tubular sleeve is positioned within and coupled to the twist beam to overlap the adjacent deformed and undeformed portions. An outer surface of the sleeve engages an inner surface of the twist tube.

    Abstract translation: 扭梁轴组件包括扭转管和管状套筒。 扭转管具有变形部分,其具有非圆形横截面,其邻近于具有基本圆形横截面的未变形部分。 管状套筒定位在扭梁内并联接到扭梁上以与相邻的变形和未变形部分重叠。 套筒的外表面与扭转管的内表面接合。

    CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING A SUPPORTING ARM TO AN AXLE BODY
    33.
    发明申请
    CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING A SUPPORTING ARM TO AN AXLE BODY 有权
    将支撑臂连接到轴体的连接系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100247231A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-30

    申请号:US12445646

    申请日:2007-09-20

    Abstract: A connection system for connecting a supporting arm to an axle body comprises a first and a second supporting element each having a reinforced region, wherein the first and second supporting elements cooperate to substantially enclose the axle body, and wherein contact regions created between the first and second supporting elements are substantially vertically aligned.

    Abstract translation: 用于将支撑臂连接到轴体的连接系统包括第一和第二支撑元件,每个第一和第二支撑元件具有加强区域,其中第一和第二支撑元件协作以基本上封闭车轴主体,并且其中在第一和第二支撑元件之间产生接触区域 第二支撑元件基本垂直对齐。

    Structural I-beam automotive suspension arm
    34.
    发明授权
    Structural I-beam automotive suspension arm 有权
    结构工字梁汽车悬架臂

    公开(公告)号:US07575244B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-18

    申请号:US10510177

    申请日:2004-01-15

    Abstract: A vehicular suspension arm, comprises an upper sheet metal stamped component with a first outer face and a first inner face, and a first central web portion with two opposites sides and first upstanding flange portions at opposites sides of the first web portion; a lower sheet metal stamped component with a second outer face and a second inner face, and a second central web portion with two opposite sides and second upstanding flange portions at the opposite sides of the second web portion. The first and second inner faces are adapted to contact each other along a substantial portion of the first and second web portions. The upper and lower stamped components adapted to be rigidly attached to each other to create a structural I-beam section. The thickness of each upstanding flange portion is at least equal to the combined thickness of the first and second web portions.

    Abstract translation: 一种车辆悬挂臂,包括具有第一外表面和第一内表面的上金属板冲压部件,以及在第一腹板部分的相对侧具有两个相对侧的第一中心腹板部分和第一直立凸缘部分; 具有第二外表面和第二内表面的下金属冲压部件,以及在第二腹板部分的相对侧具有两个相对侧面和第二直立凸缘部分的第二中心腹板部分。 第一和第二内表面适于沿着第一和第二腹板部分的大部分彼此接触。 上冲压部件和下冲压部件适于彼此刚性地连接以形成结构工字钢部分。 每个直立凸缘部分的厚度至少等于第一和第二腹板部分的组合厚度。

    Distributed compliance axle/suspension system
    36.
    发明授权
    Distributed compliance axle/suspension system 有权
    分布式符合轴/悬挂系统

    公开(公告)号:US07464948B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-16

    申请号:US10940048

    申请日:2004-09-14

    Abstract: A distributed compliance air-ride axle/suspension system includes an integral structure preferably formed of a lightweight composite material, replacing traditional beams and an axle. The composite structure includes a plurality of plates of various sizes and shapes, with the size, shape and arrangement of the plates being determined by the load capacity model of a specific vehicle application. Traditional axle spindle ends are mounted on the integral plate structure, together with pivot bushings, air springs, and shock absorbers, to complete the air-ride axle/suspension system. The system in turn is pivotally mounted on frame brackets of a heavy-duty vehicle such as a semi-trailer or dump truck. Forces, loads and/or stresses imposed on the axle/suspension system during vehicle operation are distributed generally throughout the composite structure to achieve the desired structural roll compliance of the axle/suspension system for the particular application.

    Abstract translation: 分布式顺应性乘坐轴/悬挂系统包括优选地由轻质复合材料形成的整体结构,代替传统梁和轴。 复合结构包括多个尺寸和形状的多个板,板的尺寸,形状和布置由特定车辆应用的负载能力模型确定。 传统的主轴端部安装在整体板结构上,与枢轴衬套,空气弹簧和减震器一起安装,以完成空中悬挂系统。 该系统又可枢转地安装在诸如半挂车或自卸车之类的重型车辆的框架支架上。 在车辆操作期间施加在车轴/悬挂系统上的力,负载和/或应力通常分布在整个复合结构中,以实现用于特定应用的轴/悬挂系统的期望的结构辊顺应性。

    Method of fabricating a housing assembly
    37.
    发明授权
    Method of fabricating a housing assembly 失效
    制造壳体组件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07461454B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-09

    申请号:US10356016

    申请日:2003-01-31

    Abstract: An axle assembly includes an upper and lower housing joined to form a chamber for a differential gear assembly. The upper and lower housings are fabricated by a method including the steps of forming the upper housing from a first sheet of material and forming the lower housing from a second sheet of material. The upper housing includes an opening for the differential gear assembly and the lower housing includes a bowl portion disposed opposite the opening. The upper and lower housings are joined by a weld to from the axle housing. The lower housing includes leg portions that form a single unified structure with the bowl portion to improve structural rigidity and simplify assembly.

    Abstract translation: 轴组件包括连接以形成用于差速齿轮组件的腔室的上壳体和下壳体。 上壳体和下壳体通过一种方法制造,该方法包括以下步骤:从第一片材料形成上壳体并且从第二片材料形成下壳体。 上壳体包括用于差速齿轮组件的开口,并且下壳体包括与开口相对布置的碗部分。 上壳体和下壳体通过焊接连接到轴壳体。 下壳体包括与碗部分形成单个统一结构的腿部部分,以提高结构刚度并简化组装。

    Twist Beam Axle with Integral Torsion Bar
    40.
    发明申请
    Twist Beam Axle with Integral Torsion Bar 审中-公开
    带整体扭力杆的双梁梁

    公开(公告)号:US20080191443A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-14

    申请号:US11720549

    申请日:2006-03-16

    Abstract: A traditional twist beam axle found in a vehicle includes a twist beam with a separate torsion beam or a hollow tube formed into an inverted U shape that acts as both the twist beam and the torsion beam. Both solutions are expensive to manufacture A twist beam axle (14) is provided wherein the torsion member (42) is rigidly secured to the twist beam (40) The twist beam (40) has a U-shaped cross-sectional configuration having a bight portion (44) with first (50) and second (52) projections extending therefrom Embodiments include the cross-sectional configuration having an open cavity and the bight portion (44) having an indentation into the open cavity and forming a depression that is covered by the torsion member (42) A method of forming the disclosed twist beam axle (14) is also provided, the method including the step of rigidly securing the torsion member (42) to the bight portion (44) of the twist beam (40)

    Abstract translation: 在车辆中发现的传统的扭梁轴包括具有单独的扭转梁的扭梁或形成为倒U形的中空管,其作为扭梁和扭梁两者。 两种解决方案制造成本昂贵的扭梁轴(14)设置在扭力构件(42)刚性地固定到扭梁(40)上。扭梁(40)具有U形横截面形状,具有弯曲 具有从其延伸的第一(50)和第二(52)突起的部分(44)实施例包括具有开放空腔的横截面构造,并且弯曲部分(44)具有到开口腔中的凹陷并且形成被 扭转构件(42)还提供了形成所公开的扭梁轴(14)的方法,该方法包括将扭转构件(42)刚性地固定到扭梁(40)的弯曲部分(44)的步骤,

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