A suspension system of a vehicle includes: an unsprung mass of a vehicle; a sprung mass of the vehicle; at least one transverse leaf spring coupled between the unsprung mass of the vehicle and the sprung mass of the vehicle; and a linear actuator coupled in parallel with the at least one transverse leaf spring between the unsprung mass of the vehicle and the sprung mass of the vehicle and configured to modify vibrational characteristics of the vehicle.

A suspension system of a vehicle includes: an unsprung mass of a vehicle; a sprung mass of the vehicle; at least one transverse leaf spring coupled between the unsprung mass of the vehicle and the sprung mass of the vehicle; and a linear actuator coupled in parallel with the at least one transverse leaf spring between the unsprung mass of the vehicle and the sprung mass of the vehicle and configured to modify vibrational characteristics of the vehicle.

A suspension thrust bearing device for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle. The device includes a bearing having and upper annular bearing member and a lower annular bearing member in relative rotation, and a damping element made of resilient material and interposed between the lower annular bearing member and the suspension spring. The lower annular bearing member provides an outwardly radially-extending flange. The flange being embedded within the damping element.

A suspension thrust bearing device for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle. The device includes a bearing having and upper annular bearing member and a lower annular bearing member in relative rotation, and a damping element made of resilient material and interposed between the lower annular bearing member and the suspension spring. The lower annular bearing member provides an outwardly radially-extending flange. The flange being embedded within the damping element.

A linear actuator comprising a housing with a proximal end and a distal end, and defining a central cavity extending axially; a piston tube at least partially positioned axially within the central cavity; a first elongated rotatable screw positioned axially within the central cavity; a first cylindrical nut mounted about the first elongated rotatable screw and configured to move axially as the first elongated rotatable screw rotates; a second elongated rotatable screw positioned axially within the central cavity; a second cylindrical nut mounted about the second elongated rotatable screw and configured to move axially within the central cavity as the second elongated rotatable screw rotates; and a spring positioned around the second elongated rotatable screw between the second cylindrical nut and the distal end of the housing, wherein the spring is configured to bias the second cylindrical nut away from the distal end of the housing.

A linear actuator comprising a housing with a proximal end and a distal end, and defining a central cavity extending axially; a piston tube at least partially positioned axially within the central cavity; a first elongated rotatable screw positioned axially within the central cavity; a first cylindrical nut mounted about the first elongated rotatable screw and configured to move axially as the first elongated rotatable screw rotates; a second elongated rotatable screw positioned axially within the central cavity; a second cylindrical nut mounted about the second elongated rotatable screw and configured to move axially within the central cavity as the second elongated rotatable screw rotates; and a spring positioned around the second elongated rotatable screw between the second cylindrical nut and the distal end of the housing, wherein the spring is configured to bias the second cylindrical nut away from the distal end of the housing.

An axle device for the connection of a wheel to the body of a vehicle, having a wheel carrier for the fastening of the wheel, a first link and a second link for force-transmitting connection to the body, which links are both connected to the wheel carrier, furthermore having a supporting link with a carrier portion, which is connected to the wheel carrier, and with a body portion for force-transmitting connection to the body. The supporting link has a spring portion or supporting a spring unit and a damper portion for supporting a damper unit, which spring portion and damper portion are spaced apart from each other in the direction of travel of the body. The body portion has a torsion support portion with fastening freedom in the direction of travel and in the transverse direction of the body and with fastening stiffness in the vertical direction of the body.

An axle device for the connection of a wheel to the body of a vehicle, having a wheel carrier for the fastening of the wheel, a first link and a second link for force-transmitting connection to the body, which links are both connected to the wheel carrier, furthermore having a supporting link with a carrier portion, which is connected to the wheel carrier, and with a body portion for force-transmitting connection to the body. The supporting link has a spring portion or supporting a spring unit and a damper portion for supporting a damper unit, which spring portion and damper portion are spaced apart from each other in the direction of travel of the body. The body portion has a torsion support portion with fastening freedom in the direction of travel and in the transverse direction of the body and with fastening stiffness in the vertical direction of the body.

A suspension system includes a top mount, a bottom mount, a rigid housing, an air spring, and a linear actuator. The air spring transfers force of a first load path between the top mount and the bottom mount. The air spring includes a pressurized cavity containing pressurized gas that transfers the force of the first load path. The linear actuator transfers force of a second load path between the top mount and the bottom mount in parallel to the first load path. The rigid housing defines at least part of the pressurized cavity and transfers the force of the second load path.

A suspension system includes a top mount, a bottom mount, a rigid housing, an air spring, and a linear actuator. The air spring transfers force of a first load path between the top mount and the bottom mount. The air spring includes a pressurized cavity containing pressurized gas that transfers the force of the first load path. The linear actuator transfers force of a second load path between the top mount and the bottom mount in parallel to the first load path. The rigid housing defines at least part of the pressurized cavity and transfers the force of the second load path.