A suspension module for use in a modular suspension system for a wheeled vehicle is provided. Each suspension module comprises a pair of parallel control arms 10, 20 coupled to a wheel hub 70, and utilises parallel linkage of these arms, to create a suspension wherein the wheels can be retractable and/or height adjustable. The suspension module achieves this using a pintle 60 to rotate the pair of control arms 10, 20 vertically and/or horizontally relative to the vehicle. Wherein the vertical rotations control the height of the wheel, and the horizontal rotations allow the wheels to be retractable.


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    Title :

    Parallel linkage for retractable and height adjustable vehicle wheels



    Publication date :

    2023-07-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60G VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS , Radaufhängungen und Federungen für Fahrzeuge



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