公开(公告)号：US06357771B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-19

申请号：US09578647

申请日：2000-05-25

Applicant: Mark Clements ,  Joe Fader ,  Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Jim Hawkins

Inventor： Mark Clements ,  Joe Fader ,  Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Jim Hawkins

IPC: B60G399

CPC classification number: B60G11/181 ,  B60G11/185 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2202/132 ,  B60G2204/122 ,  B60G2204/1224 ,  B60G2500/22

Abstract: A suspension system includes a torsion bar attached to a vehicle frame member by an adjuster assembly including a spring biasing anchor arm. The biasing member provides an elastic resistance to torsion bar rotation for suspension system vibrations below a predetermined torsional force. However, when the predetermined torsional force is exceeded, the elastic resistance of the biasing member is overcome and the anchor arm rotates into contact with the stop. Further suspension system vibrations are absorbable by the torsion bar with stiffer resistance to provide a stiffer suspension response. The stiffer suspension is thus provided when required, such as when cornering, while allowing a smooth ride when not required, such as during normal straight travelling.

Abstract translation: 悬架系统包括通过包括弹簧偏置锚臂的调节器组件附接到车架构件的扭杆。 偏置构件对于预定扭转力以下的悬架系统振动提供对扭杆旋转的弹性阻力。 然而，当超过预定的扭转力时，克服了偏置构件的弹性阻力，并且锚臂与止动件旋转。 进一步的悬挂系统振动可以通过扭力杆被较强的阻力吸收，从而提供更坚硬的悬架响应。 因此，当需要时，例如在转弯时提供更硬的悬架，同时允许在不需要的情况下平稳地骑行，例如在正常的直线行驶期间。

公开(公告)号：US06279920B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US08943518

申请日：1997-10-03

Applicant: Khalid M. Choudhery

Inventor： Khalid M. Choudhery

IPC: B60G399

CPC classification number: B62D17/00 ,  B60G3/26 ,  B60G7/006 ,  B60G2200/464 ,  B62D9/02

Abstract: A dynamically acting variable camber suspension system (50) having a sensor (56), a controller (58), and camber adjusters (60) associated with each wheel (54) which is employing the VCSS (50) in a vehicle (52). The VCSS (50) detects lateral force acting upon the vehicle (52) when it is turning with the sensor (56), calculates the appropriate dynamic response with the controller (58), and uses the camber adjusters (60) to set negative camber for outside wheels (54) and positive camber for inside wheels (54) in a manner such that road contact points (70) of the wheels (54) are spaced to balance normal forces and footprints (74, 76) of the wheels (54) are equalized to maximize frictional forces.

公开(公告)号：US06340165B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-22

申请号：US09377414

申请日：1999-08-20

Applicant: Gary L. Kelderman

Inventor： Gary L. Kelderman

IPC: B60G399

CPC classification number: B60G7/001 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G21/052 ,  B60G21/0556 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/122 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/44 ,  B60G2204/82 ,  B60G2204/8306 ,  B60G2206/11 ,  B60G2206/427 ,  B60G2206/601

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system assembly for attachment to a vehicle frame having a torsion axle and at least two ground engaging wheels operatively rotatably attached to each respective end of the torsion axle has an attachment member which is adapted to be attached to the frame. An arm is operably pivotally attached to the attachment member along an axis. A torsion axle is received in a torsion axle receiving portion of the assembly at a first distance spaced from the aforementioned axis for selectively receiving the torsion axle. An air bag is operatively disposed between the frame and the arm, the air bag being spaced at a second distance from the axis. A linkage element of variable length, which can be a shock absorber, is operably attached to the frame and to the arm whereby the arm will be held at a predetermined position with respect to the frame and yet allow the arm to pivot about the axis. In a preferred embodiment, the air bag is spaced further away from the pivotal axis of the arm than is the torsion axle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于附接到具有扭转轴的车架的车辆悬架系统组件和可操作地可旋转地附接到扭转轴的每个相应端部的至少两个地面接合轮具有适于附接到框架的附接构件。 臂沿着轴可操作地枢转地附接到附接构件。 扭转轴以与前述轴线间隔开的第一距离容纳在组件的扭转轴接收部分中，以选择性地接收扭转轴。 安全气囊可操作地设置在框架和臂之间，气囊与轴线间隔开第二距离。 可变长度的连接元件（其可以是减震器）可操作地附接到框架和臂，由此臂将相对于框架保持在预定位置，并且允许臂绕轴线枢转。 在优选实施例中，气囊比扭转轴更远离臂的枢转轴线。

公开(公告)号：US06257604B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-10

申请号：US09439509

申请日：1999-11-12

Applicant: Daniel Laurent ,  Daniel Walser

Inventor： Daniel Laurent ,  Daniel Walser

IPC: B60G399

CPC classification number: B60G17/0157 ,  B60G3/01 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/149 ,  B60G2204/4232 ,  B60G2204/62 ,  B60G2500/30

Abstract: A suspension assembly of a motor vehicle which assemble includes a wheel carrier and a guide member to guide the wheel carrier in relative translation. The wheel carrier is mounted on the guide member by means of a bar sliding in the guide member guided by rollers turning on roller ways arranged on the bar. The assembly includes a spiral spring acting between the bar of the wheel carrier and a guide member of an electromechanical machine that is operated to control the suspension deflection movements.

Abstract translation: 组装的机动车辆的悬挂组件包括轮架和引导构件，用于相对平移地引导轮架。 轮架通过在导向构件中滑动的杆安装在引导构件上，该导向构件由布置在杆上的辊道上的辊引导。 组件包括作用在车轮承载件的杆和机电机械的引导构件之间的螺旋弹簧，其被操作以控制悬架偏转运动。

公开(公告)号：US06471226B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-29

申请号：US09381198

申请日：1999-11-30

Applicant: Friedrich Klaas

Inventor： Friedrich Klaas

IPC: B60G399

CPC classification number: B60G7/001 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/124 ,  B60G2206/8107 ,  B60G2206/8201

Abstract: A swing arm for moveably fitting wheels onto a support element, comprising at least two hollow arm parts, hollow-moulded using the internal high pressure moulding method. One of the arm parts has a connecting projection which is inserted into and fixed in an end section of an other of said arm parts. An exterior peripheral surface of the projection corresponds to an interior peripheral surface of the end section of the other arm part so that the one arm part can be connected to the other arm part.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将轮可动地安装在支撑元件上的摆臂，包括至少两个中空臂部分，其使用内部高压模制方法中空成型。 其中一个臂部分具有插入并固定在另一个所述臂部分的端部中的连接凸起。 突起的外周面对应于另一个臂部的端部的内周面，使得一个臂部能够连接到另一个臂部。

公开(公告)号：US06357770B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-19

申请号：US09684558

申请日：2000-10-05

Applicant: André Carpiaux ,  William D. T. Davis ,  Ivan Junju Huang ,  Andreas Kaiser ,  Alexander S. Ko ,  Martin Koebler ,  Timothy James Loew

Inventor： André Carpiaux ,  William D. T. Davis ,  Ivan Junju Huang ,  Andreas Kaiser ,  Alexander S. Ko ,  Martin Koebler ,  Timothy James Loew

IPC: B60G399

CPC classification number: B60G3/01 ,  B60G2204/30 ,  B60G2204/4232

Abstract: The wheel suspension of the invention is a thin-profile wheel suspension system including spring and dampening mechanisms and an optional brake and drive motor, mounted to a suspension frame in a compact arrangement which permits all or most of the sprung components to be mounted within the volume enclosed by the rim of a wheel, and thus the wheel suspension of the invention may be referred to as an “in-wheel suspension”. The wheel suspension comprises a hub plate assembly including hub bearings and axle. The hub plate is mounted to a suspension frame by a motion-controlling sliding mount assembly, which connects the hub plate to the suspension frame while it permits the hub plate to slidably move in response to wheel loads. In the preferred embodiment, the suspension frame includes two forks, each fork mounting a sliding rail mount assembly comprising a slide-and-rail mechanism aligned vertically on the suspension frame and mounted to the hub plate. A spring mechanism such as a conventional piston-type shock absorber is mounted connecting to both the hub plate and the suspension frame to provide resilient motion control of the hub plate in response to vehicle weight, vehicle motion and road shock.

Abstract translation: 本发明的车轮悬架是一种薄型轮悬挂系统，其包括弹簧和阻尼机构以及可选的制动和驱动马达，以紧凑的布置安装到悬架上，其允许将所有或大部分弹簧部件安装在 由轮的轮缘包围的体积，因此本发明的车轮悬架可以被称为“车轮悬架”。 车轮悬架包括轮毂板组件，其包括轮毂轴承和车轴。 轮毂板通过运动控制滑动安装组件安装到悬挂框架，其将轮毂板连接到悬挂框架，同时允许轮毂板响应于车轮负载而滑动地移动。 在优选实施例中，悬挂框架包括两个叉，每个叉安装滑轨安装组件，其包括在悬挂框架上垂直对准并安装到轮毂板的滑轨机构。 弹簧机构例如常规的活塞式减震器被安装成连接到轮毂板和悬挂架两者，以响应于车辆重量，车辆运动和道路冲击来提供轮毂板的弹性运动控制。