Patent classifications
B60G2204/1226
Twist Beam Axle Assembly With Lateral Adjustability
A twist axle assembly (20) of a vehicle includes a pair of trailing arms (22) and a twist beam (24) having a base portion (46) extending along an axis (A) between first and second twist beam ends (42, 44). The twist beam (24) includes a pair of side walls (48) extending downwardly from the base portion (46) and each disposed in spaced relationship with the trailing arms (22). At least one mounting bracket (54) extends from a first mounting bracket end (56) disposed in abutting relationship with a respective trailing arm (22) to a second mounting bracket end (58) disposed in overlaying relationship the side walls (48) of the twist beam (24) for allowing the mounting bracket to axially slip or slide along the side walls (48) of the twist beam (24) and provide for lateral or axial adjustment of the twist axle assembly (20) during the manufacturing process.
Twist beam axle
An assembly (100) for a vehicle includes two longitudinal members (1, 2) and a crossmember (3) connected therebetween at a connection point (6) of the crossmember (3) to the longitudinal members (1, 2). The crossmember (3) is made predominantly of fiber composite material and the longitudinal members (1, 2) are made predominantly of a metal material. The connection point (6) between the crossmember (3) and the longitudinal member (1, 2) comprises an overlapping region (B), in which a connection segment (8) of the longitudinal member (1, 2), which is predominantly composed of metal material, overlaps at least in some segments with a part of the crossmember (3), which is predominantly composed of fiber composite material.
Four point link suspension for a vehicle, a vehicle comprising the same
A four point link suspension for a vehicle, wherein the suspension comprises: a first side suspension spring, configured to absorb a vertical load; a second side suspension spring, configured to absorb the vertical load, wherein the springs are configured to be connected to a vehicle frame via a respective joint; a stabilization frame, comprising a first side link arm having a first ending and a second ending connected to the first side suspension spring via a second joint; a second side link arm and a second ending connected to the second side suspension spring via a second joint; and a torsion bar, connecting the side link arms, which side link arms are tapered towards the respective first ending.