Abstract:
A vehicle suspension system smoothly changes a vehicle posture with respect to a steering force and a steering angle by minimizing a kinematic roll at an initial turning stage, thereby allowing a driver to obtain the sensation of maneuvering the vehicle well. The suspension system includes a front suspension having geometry satisfying that a caster angle is +3° to +5°, a caster trail is +20 to +30 mm, an intersection point between a kingpin axis and ground is located on an inner side in a vehicle width direction of a center of a tire contact patch, and an anhedral angle of a lower arm is +2.8° to +7.2°. A rear suspension includes five links and has geometry satisfying that a virtual kingpin axis extends near the center of a tire contact patch of a rear wheel assembly and extends vertically at −2° to 0°.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a motor vehicle which has a suspension for the rear wheels which allows pivotal and vertical movement thereof with respect to the sprung mass. The suspension comprises two coplanar torsion members connected between the sprung mass and each wheel so that a force applied transversely to the sprung mass causes pivotal movement of the wheels in a direction which is opposed by the action of the torsion members.
Abstract:
A resilient bushing having an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve disposed around the inner sleeve in co-axial and radially-spaced relation thereto, and a cylindrical resilient member interposed between the inner and outer sleeves. The bushing comprises an intermediate sleeve substantially embedded in the cylindrical resilient member in co-axial relation thereto. The intermediate sleeve has a radially outward flange at one or both of its axial ends.
Abstract:
A vehicle rear suspension mechanism capable of producing a toe-in displacement under a side force, a brake force, an engine brake force and an engine drive force to obtain a stabilized steering property. The mechanism includes a suspension member connected with a vehicle body, a wheel hub supporting a rear wheel for rotation about a rotating axis, a connecting device for connecting the wheel hub with the suspension member. The connecting device includes a ball joint connecting the wheel hub to the suspension member pivotably about the joint center. The ball joint is located in one of four quadrants defined in a rectangular coordinate system having its origin on the rotatable axis of the rear wheel. The device also includes a first resilient bushing located between the wheel hub and the suspension member in one of the three remaining unoccupied quadrants and a second resilient bushing located between the wheel hub and the suspension member in one of the two remaining unoccupied quadrants. In certain embodiments, the first and second bushings are of unequal relative rigidity. In still other embodiments, each of the first and second bushings include stoppers to restrict either forward or rearward movement of the wheel hub.
Abstract:
A vehicle rear suspension mechanism capable of producing a toe-in displacement under a side force, a brake force, an engine brake force and an engine drive force to obtain a stabilized steering property. The mechanism includes a suspension member connected with a vehicle body, a wheel hub supporting a rear wheel for rotation about a rotating axis, a connecting device for connecting the wheel hub with the suspension member. The connecting device includes a ball joint connecting the wheel hub to the suspension member pivotably about the joint center, a first resilient bush located between the wheel hub and the suspension member in one of quadrants defined in a rectangular coordinate having an origin on the rotatable axis of the rear wheel other than the quadrant wherein the ball joint is located, a second resilient bush located between the wheel hub and the suspension member in one of the quadrants other than the quadrants wherein the ball joint and the first resilient bush are located.
Abstract:
An automobile rear wheel suspension mechanism including a carrier for carrying a rear wheel for rotation about an axis of rotation which passes through a center of the rear wheel, a swingable arm having a rear end portion pivotably connected through a substantially vertical pin with the carrier at a portion forwardly of the axis of rotation, the arm having a forward end portion connected with an automobile body for vertical swinging movement about a swing axis inclined transversely inwardly and rearwardly with respect to a transverse line, a substantially transversely extending control rod being provided and having one end connected with the automobile body pivotably about a substantially longitudinally extending first axis and the other end connected, at a portion rearwardly of the portion where the arm is connected to the carrier, with the carrier for pivotable movement about a substantially longitudinally extending second axis.
Abstract:
An individual wheel suspension for the rear wheels of ttor vehicle in which the guide members, either inclined or longitudinal guide members, are pivotal1y connected at a common axle support which is connected wth the vehicle superstructure by way of elastic elements; the lines which extend through the elastic elements-disposed in front of the wheel axes-and which are perpendicular to the deflection directions of these elements, intersect in a point to the rear of the wheel axes that is disposed in a vertical plane containing the center longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle.