B60G2204/10

Chassis Anchoring Systems
20200063775 · 2020-02-27 ·

A load anchor assembly for attachment to a tubular member having an exterior surface, comprising an anchor base and a portion extending from the anchor base adapted to secure a vehicle component. The assembly includes a boss having a first flanged end and a second end, where the boss is adapted to be positioned in first and second apertures in the exterior surface of the tubular member with the flanged end in contact with the first aperture and the second end accessible through the second aperture. There is at least one fastener connected to the anchor base and the second end to secure the anchor base to the flanged boss.

EXTENSION-RETRACTION LINK AND SUSPENSION
20190381847 · 2019-12-19 · ·

An extension-retraction link includes: a stationary shaft having a tubular shape; a movable shaft that can slide with respect to the stationary shaft; and an actuator that has a bearing unit supporting a screw shaft and moves the movable shaft. The stationary shaft includes: first to fourth bushes in contact with first to fourth plane surfaces of the movable shaft, respectively; a first elastic member pressing the third bush to the third plane surface; and a second elastic member pressing the fourth bush to the fourth plane surface. The bearing unit includes: a bearing in contact with the screw shaft; a bearing holder that fits in a mounting groove provided to the stationary shaft and holds the bearing; and a third elastic member located between a bottom surface of the mounting groove and the bearing holder.

Progressive suspension design utilizing arm mounted pivot bracket
20240083206 · 2024-03-14 ·

The present disclosure provides a suspension assembly system for use in a vehicle or moving object where vibration reduction and isolation is desired. The suspension assembly system includes at least two support arms connected by a linkage and a pivoting bracket. One support arm attaches to the linkage at a connection point and the linkage also attaches to the pivoting bracket at a second connection point. The second support arm is attached to a second location on the pivoting bracket. A shock absorbing assembly is also attached to the pivoting bracket near the second connection point providing an angular connection between the support arms and the shock assembly. This allows the combined movement of the support arms through actuation of a shock assembly and its connection to the pivoting bracket inducing angular rotation of the pivoting bracket. This creates a new path line for a shock mount to move independently of the support arms and improves the progressiveness of the shock assembly.

The detailed description and the drawings support and describe the disclosure and provides the best modes and other embodiments for carrying out the claims. However, the scope of the disclosure is solely defined by the claims.

Active roll stabilizer

An active roll stabilizer includes a divided torsion bar (1) having torsion bar parts (2, 3) which are arranged one behind the other along a torsion bar axis. An actuator (4) for transmitting torsional torques to the torsion bar (1) is provided. An electric motor (7) and a transmission (6) connected to the electric motor (7) are arranged in an actuator housing (5). The actuator housing (5) is connected to the one torsion bar part (2) for conjoint rotation and the transmission (6) is connected, on the output side, to the other torsion bar part (3) for conjoint rotation. A motor housing (11) of the electric motor (7) is connected, by means of only one of the two axial ends of said motor housing, to the actuator housing (5) for conjoint rotation.

Switchable bearing bushing for a motor vehicle

The disclosure relates to bearing bushes for a motor vehicle, in which the bearing bushing may be switchable between a first and a second stiffness stage. The bearing bushing may include a first elastomer ring, which is arranged at least indirectly on an outer circumferential surface of a bolt, and a second elastomer ring, which is arranged radially between a first and second sleeve. The second sleeve may be arranged radially between the first and the second elastomer rings. In order to change the stiffness stage of the bearing bushing, the two sleeves may be connectable to one another by at least one ring which comes into contact with said sleeves at an end side.

Wheel suspension for the rear axle of a vehicle

A wheel suspension for the rear axle of a vehicle has a wheel carrier for fastening a rear wheel. A link system including at least two links is fastened on the wheel carrier to enable fastening on a vehicle body of the vehicle. The wheel carrier has a link portion for direct or indirect mounting on the vehicle body of the vehicle.

Rod-lock enable air bag lifting system

An air bag based lifting apparatus can include a platform, a stabilizing mechanism for retaining the platform in a horizontal orientation, an air bag column connected with the platform and configured to retain a vertical rod passing through or adjacent the air bag column, and a rod lock connected with the platform and operable to secure the platform in a vertical position when locked. First and second valves can connect the air bag column and rod lock with a pressure source, and can be actuated in order to lift, lower, or support the platform. In the event of depressurization, the rod lock can lock to the vertical rod and support the platform.

Top mount assembly with bushing having integral anti-vibration feature

A suspension mount assembly for coupling a first component and a second component of a vehicle comprises a housing including a bore and a first shoulder. The housing is adapted to be coupled to the first component of the vehicle. An elastomeric bushing includes a bore adapted to receive the second component of a vehicle. The elastomeric bushing includes a first portion, a spaced apart ring portion, and a web portion interconnecting the ring portion of the first portion. The ring portion, the web portion and the first portion are integrally formed with one another. A cap includes a peripheral portion having a second shoulder. The elastomeric bushing is positioned within the housing bore with the ring portion being engaged with the first shoulder. The first shoulder cooperates with the second shoulder to trap the ring portion between the housing and the cap and provide a seal and vibration isolator therebetween.

Electromechanical vehicle height adjustment unit and vehicle height adjustment method

An electromechanical vehicle height adjustment unit comprises an upper spring pad operative to support an upper end of a vehicle spring, a top mount that is displaceable relative to the upper spring pad, and a displacement mechanism coupled to the upper spring pad and the top mount and operative to displace the top mount relative to the upper spring pad in a height direction. The displacement mechanism comprises a rotary-to-linear motion conversion mechanism and an electric motor.

Suspension link element

The invention relates to a link element (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a connecting rod (2) and a coupling element (3) for coupling the connecting rod (2) to a subassembly of the motor vehicle, wherein the coupling element (3) comprises a housing (5) with a passage (6) through which the connecting rod (2) extends into the housing (5); characterized by a stop plate (7) for supporting forces transferred to the coupling element (3) by the connecting rod (2).