US3672698A
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Rearwheel unit of a vehicle having independent wheels and trailing links
Assignee: Automobiles Peugeot SA
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Filing: 1970-08-25
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-08-25
Abstract
Abstract Rear wheel unit of an automobile vehicle comprising independent wheels mounted on trailing suspension links which are pivoted to the suspended part of the vehicle to pivot about a transverse axis. Each wheel is mounted on a stub-axle which is integral with an axle support connected to the suspension link through a resiliently yieldable pivot device.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand P Froumajou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G3/00; B60G3/02; B60G3/12; B60G3/14; B60G7/00; B60G7/02; B60G2200/00; B60G2200/10; B60G2200/13; B60G2200/132; B60G2200/1322; B60G2200/40; B60G2200/464; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/10; B60G2204/12; B60G2204/129; B60G2204/14; B60G2204/148; B60G2204/15; B60G2204/40; B60G2204/41; B60G2206/00; B60G2206/01; B60G2206/10; B60G2206/124; B60G2206/60; B60G2206/602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A rear wheel unit of an automobile vehicle comprising independent wheels and a trailing suspension link for each wheel pivoted to a suspended part of the vehicle for pivotal movement about a transverse axis substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each wheel being mounted on a stub-axle integral with an axle support which is connected to said suspension link through a resiliently yieldable pivot device haVing a pivot axis substantially parallel to said transverse axis and located to the rear of a vertical plane containing the axis of the stub-axle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A rear wheel unit of an automobile vehicle comprising independent wheels and a trailing suspension link for each wheel pivoted to a suspended part of the vehicle for pivotal movement about a transverse axis substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each wheel being mounted on a stub-axle integral with an axle support which is connected to said suspension link through a resiliently yieldable pivot device haVing a pivot axis substantially parallel to said transverse axis and located to the rear of a vertical plane containing the axis of the stub-axle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
A rear wheel unit of an automobile vehicle comprising independent wheels, a trailing suspension link for each wheel pivoted to a suspended part of the vehicle for pivotal movement about a transverse axis substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each wheel being mounted on a stub-axle integral with an axle support which is connected to said suspension link through a resiliently yieldable pivot device having a pivot axis substantially parallel to said transverse axis and located to the rear of a vertical plane containing the axis of the stub-axle, and a telescopic supporting and damping device having an upper part resiliently yieldably connected to the suspended part of the vehicle and a lower part integral with the axle support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
A rear wheel unit of an automobile vehicle comprising independent wheels, a trailing suspension link for each wheel pivoted to a suspended part of the vehicle for pivotal movement about a transverse axis substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each wheel being mounted on a stub-axle integral with an axle support which is connected to said suspension link through a resiliently yieldable pivot device having a pivot axis substantially parallel to said transverse axis and located to the rear of a vertical plane containing the axis of the stub-axle, and a telescopic supporting and damping device having an upper part resiliently yieldably connected to the suspended part of the vehicle and a lower part integral with the axle support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
123 words
A rear wheel unit of an automobile vehicle comprising independent wheels and a trailing suspension link for each wheel pivoted to a suspended part of the vehicle for pivotal movement about a transverse axis substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each wheel being mounted on a stub-axle integral with an axle support which is connected to said suspension link through a resiliently yieldable pivot device having a pivot axis substantially parallel to said transverse axis and located to the rear of a vertical plane containing the axis of the stub-axle, said resiliently yieldable pivot device comprising two spaced pivotal connections having sleeves of elastomer held between a bore in the axle support and a pin integral with the suspension link.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
123 words
A rear wheel unit of an automobile vehicle comprising independent wheels and a trailing suspension link for each wheel pivoted to a suspended part of the vehicle for pivotal movement about a transverse axis substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, each wheel being mounted on a stub-axle integral with an axle support which is connected to said suspension link through a resiliently yieldable pivot device having a pivot axis substantially parallel to said transverse axis and located to the rear of a vertical plane containing the axis of the stub-axle, said resiliently yieldable pivot device comprising two spaced pivotal connections having sleeves of elastomer held between a bore in the axle support and a pin integral with the suspension link.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A rear wheel unit as claimed in claim 3, wherein a sleeve of said rubber or elastomer sleeves which is the more remote from the general plane of the wheel has a flange constituting a transverse thrust member interposed between the axle support and the suspension link.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A rear wheel unit as claimed in claim 2, wherein the supporting and damping device has an axis which is substantially orthogonal to said transverse axis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |