A suspension assembly for a vehicle modified to transport an individual using a wheelchair. The modified vehicle includes a lowered floor having an inclined portion to accommodate a ramp. The suspension replaces a portion of the suspension of an original equipment manufactured vehicle to accommodate the lowered floor, which is lowered from the original floor and which includes a width not found in the original floor. The suspension assembly includes a left bushing arm and a right bushing arm operatively connected together by a front and a rear crossmembers. Vehicle frame mounts, coil spring locations, and shock absorber locations are maintained, while accommodating the depth and width of the lowered floor. The additional weight of the vehicle, due to the addition of the lowered floor and anticipated weight of wheelchaired individuals, is accommodated by the suspension to maintain rider comfort.

It is provided a multiple track and multiple axle motor vehicle, having at least two front wheels, at least two rear wheels, and a steering apparatus which is configured for steering the front and rear wheels of the motor vehicle. The at least two front wheels can be pivoted in each case about a front wheel steering rotational axis by means of the steering apparatus, the front wheel steering rotational axes being oriented in each case in such a way that a negative caster is produced in relation to the respective front wheel, and the at least two rear wheels can be pivoted in each case about a rear wheel steering rotational axis by means of the steering apparatus, the rear wheel steering rotational axes being oriented in each case in such a way that a positive caster is produced in relation to the respective rear wheel.

It is provided a multiple track and multiple axle motor vehicle, having at least two front wheels, at least two rear wheels, and a steering apparatus which is configured for steering the front and rear wheels of the motor vehicle. The at least two front wheels can be pivoted in each case about a front wheel steering rotational axis by means of the steering apparatus, the front wheel steering rotational axes being oriented in each case in such a way that a negative caster is produced in relation to the respective front wheel, and the at least two rear wheels can be pivoted in each case about a rear wheel steering rotational axis by means of the steering apparatus, the rear wheel steering rotational axes being oriented in each case in such a way that a positive caster is produced in relation to the respective rear wheel.

The present invention provides a vehicle including wheels, and a steering module configured to steer the wheels in one of two mutually opposite right and left directions, or in one and the other of the two mutually opposite right and left directions, respectively. In the vehicle, a caster angle is set within the range of 3 degrees relative to a kingpin angle. Though each wheel usually forms a camber angle when steered, by setting in the wheel the caster angle beforehand within the above range, the wheel does not or is less likely to form the camber angle because the camber angle and the caster angle cancel each other. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the steering angles of the wheels from being restricted, and to prevent the deterioration of steering operability.

The present invention provides a vehicle including wheels, and a steering module configured to steer the wheels in one of two mutually opposite right and left directions, or in one and the other of the two mutually opposite right and left directions, respectively. In the vehicle, a caster angle is set within the range of 3 degrees relative to a kingpin angle. Though each wheel usually forms a camber angle when steered, by setting in the wheel the caster angle beforehand within the above range, the wheel does not or is less likely to form the camber angle because the camber angle and the caster angle cancel each other. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the steering angles of the wheels from being restricted, and to prevent the deterioration of steering operability.

A front independent suspension assembly for outdoor power equipment includes a first joint, a first wheel coupled to the joint, a first longitudinal arm pivotably coupled to the joint, a first lateral arm pivotably coupled to the joint, and a second lateral arm pivotably coupled to the joint. The second lateral suspension arranged substantially parallel to the first lateral suspension arm. The pivotal coupling between the joint and each of the first longitudinal arm, the first lateral arm, and the second lateral arm enables the first wheel to independently displace about a vertical axis

A front independent suspension assembly for outdoor power equipment includes a first joint, a first wheel coupled to the joint, a first longitudinal arm pivotably coupled to the joint, a first lateral arm pivotably coupled to the joint, and a second lateral arm pivotably coupled to the joint. The second lateral suspension arranged substantially parallel to the first lateral suspension arm. The pivotal coupling between the joint and each of the first longitudinal arm, the first lateral arm, and the second lateral arm enables the first wheel to independently displace about a vertical axis

Electromechanical apparatuses for controlling vehicle suspension settings. Described herein are electromechanical apparatuses for controlling wheel alignment (e.g., camber, castor and/or toe). In particular, described herein are camber adjusting apparatuses for electromechanically adjusting camber or camber and toe that may be retrofitted onto existing vehicle suspensions.

Electromechanical apparatuses for controlling vehicle suspension settings. Described herein are electromechanical apparatuses for controlling wheel alignment (e.g., camber, castor and/or toe). In particular, described herein are camber adjusting apparatuses for electromechanically adjusting camber or camber and toe that may be retrofitted onto existing vehicle suspensions.

A wheel suspension (1), for a motor vehicle, having a hub carrier (2) for holding a wheel (3), a wheel-guiding link (4) for an articulated connection of the hub carrier (2) to a body (6), and a steering rod (8) for steering the wheel (3). The hub carrier (2) and the wheel-guiding link (4), for steering the wheel (3), are pivotally connected to each other such that the hub carrier (2) can be swiveled about a steering axis relative to the wheel-guiding link (4). The hub carrier (2) is directly connected to the wheel-guiding link (4), in a first connection area (20), and the hub carrier (2) is indirectly coupled to the wheel-guiding link (4), in a second connecting area (21), via an integral link (5) connected to a chassis element (12).