US3727713A
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Individual wheel suspension at inclined or longitudinal guide members for motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1969-08-15
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1989-08-15
Abstract
Abstract An individual wheel suspension for the rear wheels of ttor vehicle in which the guide members, either inclined or longitudinal guide members, are pivotal1y connected at a common axle support which is connected wth the vehicle superstructure by way of elastic elements; the lines which extend through the elastic elements-disposed in front of the wheel axes-and which are perpendicular to the deflection directions of these elements, intersect in a point to the rear of the wheel axes that is disposed in a vertical plane containing the center longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Winsen F Van
- 👤 F Hoffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G3/00; B60G3/18; B60G3/20; B60G3/22; B60G3/225; B60G21/00; B60G21/02; B60G21/04; B60G21/05; B60G21/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
An individual wheel suspension for rear wheels of a motor vehicle, comprising an axle gear housing having jointed half shaft axle means extending therefrom, common axle carrier means, guide means pivotally connected at the common axle carrier means and connected to the wheels driven by the half shaft axle means, first and second elastic means for connecting the common axle carrier means with the vehicle superstructure, characterized in that the first elastic means have predetermined deflection directions in a substantially horizontal plane, the first elastic means being substantially more resilient in the predetermined deflection directions than other directions in the horizontal plane, and lines which extend substantially perpendicularly to the deflection directions intersect to the rear of the wheel axes in a point that is located on a vertical plane substantially containing the center longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle, said axle carrier means including a rearwardly extending arm extending to the rear of the wheel axes, and the second elastic means connecting the rear portion of said arm to the vehicle superstructure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
An individual wheel suspension for rear wheels of a motor vehicle, comprising an axle gear housing having jointed half shaft axle means extending therefrom, common axle carrier means, guide means pivotally connected at the common axle carrier means and connected to the wheels driven by the half shaft axle means, first and second elastic means for connecting the common axle carrier means with the vehicle superstructure, characterized in that the first elastic means have predetermined deflection directions in a substantially horizontal plane, the first elastic means being substantially more resilient in the predetermined deflection directions than other directions in the horizontal plane, and lines which extend substantially perpendicularly to the deflection directions intersect to the rear of the wheel axes in a point that is located on a vertical plane substantially containing the center longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle, said axle carrier means including a rearwardly extending arm extending to the rear of the wheel axes, and the second elastic means connecting the rear portion of said arm to the vehicle superstructure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that said guide means are inclined guide means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that said first and second elastic means are made from rubber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that the first elastic means are disposed in front of the wheel axes and are arranged at the lateral ends of the axle carrier means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 4, characterized in that the second elastic means is arranged within the area proximate to said point which is yielding in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle but is substantially non-yielding in tHe transverse direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that said axle carrier means extends substantially transversely to the vehicle longitudinal center plane and said first elastic means serve as bearing means to support the lateral ends of said carrier means at the vehicle superstructure in such a manner as to provide maximum yieldingness in a direction substantially perpendicular to said lines.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 6, characterized in that the first elastic means are provided with recess means whose center points define lines substantially perpendicular to said first-mentioned lines.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 7, characterized in that said point is located within the area of said second elastic means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 8, characterized in that said wheel guide means are inclined guide members having pivot axes at the carrier means, the axes extending at an angle inwardly from the front to the rear.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that the second elastic means is arranged within the area of said point which is yielding in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle but is substantially non-yielding in the transverse direction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
55 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that said carrier means extends substantially transversely to the vehicle longitudinal axis, said guide means being pivotally connected at said axle carrier means, wheel carrier means and a respective guide means being substantially rigid with the corresponding wheel carrier means in a substantially horizontal plane.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that said axle carrier means extends substantially transversely to the vehicle longitudinal center plane and is provided with said first elastic means serving as bearing means to support the lateral ends of said carrier means at the vehicle superstructure in such a manner as to provide maximum yieldingness in a direction substantially perpendicular to said lines.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
An individual wheel suspension according to claim 12, characterized in that said first elastic means are provided with recess means whose center points define lines substantially perpendicular to said first-mentioned lines.
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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |