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.
Parallel linkage for retractable and height adjustable vehicle wheels
2023-07-12
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60G VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS , Radaufhängungen und Federungen für Fahrzeuge |
A control system for adjustable wheels which utilises parallel linkage
European Patent Office | 2023
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