A vehicle wheel suspension system that achieves increased width in the passenger and/or luggage compartment is provided. The suspension system utilizes a (i) a wheel support member that is positioned between the inner and outer tire planes; (ii) a nonlinearly-shaped damper-spring support member that is attached to the wheel support member, either directly or via a linkage arm; (iii) a damper-spring mounting platform coupled, either rigidly or via a rotatable connection, to the nonlinearly-shaped damper-spring support member and which is positioned above, and at least partially overlaps, the tire; and (iv) a damper-spring assembly mounted to the damper-spring mounting platform and coupled to a vehicle body structure.
Compact rear suspension damper-spring assembly
Kompakte Dämpfer-Feder-Anordnung für Hinterradaufhängung
Ensemble ressort d'amortisseur de suspension arrière compacte
2015-08-05
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60G VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS , Radaufhängungen und Federungen für Fahrzeuge |