Abstract A variable stiffness go kart axle is provided herein. The rear axle assembly is supported by two bearing assemblies, one at each end of the axle which are attached to the main chassis rails by welded hanger brackets and conventional threaded fasteners. A third bearing assembly is located at the center of the axle and is supported by an additional blade style beam and bracket system spanning the width of the chassis which is attached to the main chassis rails adjacent to the outer bearings. At each end of the blade style beam an integrated shaft, roller bearing assembly and bracket system allows the blade style beam to freely rotate through a 90 degree arc when controlled by a lever mechanism or similar. When rotated to different positions the blade style beam provides a variable reaction force to the center of the rotating axle when a load is applied via the rear wheel and tire during cornering. The adjustment to the blade style beams angular position can be carried out while the go kart is in motion on the race track or similar. 7r co 0c F1,-
Variable Stiffness Go Kart Axle Mechanism
2018-01-18
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60B VEHICLE WHEELS , Räder für Fahrzeuge |
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