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Wheel suspension
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1973-04-23
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A wheel suspension for the oppositely disposed wheels of an axle of a motor vehicle which includes an upper and a lower guide means for each wheel carrier thereof, whereby, for example, the lower guide means are constituted by mutually independent guide members and the upper guide means are constituted by a cross connection and by guide members in the form of a triangular guide members coupled with each other by the cross connection; during unidirectional spring movements of the oppositely disposed wheels the guide means thereof which include the cross connection and the guide members coupled by this cross connection, have a substantially horizontal axis of rotation disposed in a vehicle cross plane and common to both axle sides whereas during oppositely directed spring movements of the oppositely disposed wheels, an axis of rotation is formed for each axle side by the guide means including the cross connection and the guide members coupled thereby, which is determined by the points of pivotal connection of the associated guide member on the frame-side and is disposed at an angle to the common axis of rotation; the cross connection thereby includes a cross bearer which is rotatable about an axis fixed at the vehicle frame and disposed in a vehicle transverse plane, and connecting arms adapted to be torsionally stressed with respect to the cross bearer member and connected to the guide members; the points of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the guide members which are operatively connected to the cross connection and of which at least the inner point of pivotal connection located nearer the vehicle longitudinal center plane is provided at the cross bearer, are located in straight lines extending obliquely to the axis of rotation of the cross connection as viewed in rear view, and constituting the axes of rotation of the guide members for the oppositely directed spring movements.
Inventors
- 👤 Der Ohe Manfred Von
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G3/00; B60G3/18; B60G3/20; B60G21/00; B60G21/02; B60G21/04; B60G21/05; B60G21/055; B60G3/24; B60G2200/00; B60G2200/10; B60G2200/13; B60G2200/40; B60G2200/462; B60G2200/464; B60G2200/466; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/10; B60G2204/14; B60G2204/148; B60G2206/00; B60G2206/01; B60G2206/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 112
Claim 1
Independent Claim
348 words
A wheel suspension for oppositely disposed wheels of a motor vehicle, which incluldes for each such wheel, guide means and a wheel carrier means guided by said guide means as coupler, said guide means operatively connecting the wheel carrier means with a relatively fixed vehicle frame part, and a cross connection means coupling with each other at least one of the guide means of each such wheel, the mutually coupled guide means coupled with one another by said cross connection means being operable in such a manner that during unidirectional spring movements of the oppositely disposed wheels, the respective guide means have substantially horizontal axis of rotation common to both wheel sides and disposed substantially in a vehicle transverse plane and during oppositely disposed spring movements of the mutually oppositely disposed wheels, one axis of rotation each is effectively formed for each wheel side by the respective guide means which is determined by the points of pivotal connection of the associated guide means at the relatively fixed part, characterized in that the cross connection means includes a cross bearer means rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis fixed with respect to the relatively fixed part and disposed in a vehicle transverse plane, and connecting arm means operatively connected with the mutually coupled guide means, said connecting arm means being adapted to be elastically torsionally stressed with respect to the cross bearer means in relation to the axis of rotation of the latter, said mutually coupled guide means being pivotally connected on the frame-side at the cross connection means by way of points of pivotal connection of which at least the respective inner points of pivotal connection disposed nearer the vehicle longitudinal center plane are provided at the cross bearer means, and the respectively points of pivotal connection for a corresponding one of the coupled guide means being located on a straight line extending, as viewed in rear view, obliquely to the axis of rotation of the cross connection means, and said straight line forming the axis of rotation of the respective guide means for the oppositely disposed spring movements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
348 words
A wheel suspension for oppositely disposed wheels of a motor vehicle, which incluldes for each such wheel, guide means and a wheel carrier means guided by said guide means as coupler, said guide means operatively connecting the wheel carrier means with a relatively fixed vehicle frame part, and a cross connection means coupling with each other at least one of the guide means of each such wheel, the mutually coupled guide means coupled with one another by said cross connection means being operable in such a manner that during unidirectional spring movements of the oppositely disposed wheels, the respective guide means have substantially horizontal axis of rotation common to both wheel sides and disposed substantially in a vehicle transverse plane and during oppositely disposed spring movements of the mutually oppositely disposed wheels, one axis of rotation each is effectively formed for each wheel side by the respective guide means which is determined by the points of pivotal connection of the associated guide means at the relatively fixed part, characterized in that the cross connection means includes a cross bearer means rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis fixed with respect to the relatively fixed part and disposed in a vehicle transverse plane, and connecting arm means operatively connected with the mutually coupled guide means, said connecting arm means being adapted to be elastically torsionally stressed with respect to the cross bearer means in relation to the axis of rotation of the latter, said mutually coupled guide means being pivotally connected on the frame-side at the cross connection means by way of points of pivotal connection of which at least the respective inner points of pivotal connection disposed nearer the vehicle longitudinal center plane are provided at the cross bearer means, and the respectively points of pivotal connection for a corresponding one of the coupled guide means being located on a straight line extending, as viewed in rear view, obliquely to the axis of rotation of the cross connection means, and said straight line forming the axis of rotation of the respective guide means for the oppositely disposed spring movements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that said guide means include upper and lower guide means, of which one of the upper and lower guide means belonging respectively to mutually opposite wheel sides are constituted by mutually independent guide means while the other of the upper and lower guide means are constituted by the cross connection means and by mutually coupled guide means coupled with one another by said cross connection means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 2, characterized in that the other guide means are constituted by triangular guide members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 2, characterized in that the mutually coupled guide means which have the common axis of rotation during unidirectional spring movements and the separate axes of rotation during oppositely disposed spring movements, are the rearwardly extending guide means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 2, characterized in that the wheel carrier means are guided in their respective points of pivotal connection at the mutually independent guide means, by said last-mentioned guide means in such a manner that said last-mentioned points of pivotal connection move in approximately vertical movement paths during spring deflections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 5, characterized in that the movement of the points of pivotal connection at the wheel-carrier side of the mutually independent guide means extend at least essentially in vertical vehicle longitudinal planes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 6, characterized in that the connecting arm means are connected with the cross bearer means by way of elastic torsion elements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 7, characterized in that spring elements are provided as torsion elements which are non-rotatably arranged with respect to the cross bearer means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 8, characterized in that rubber elements are provided as torsion elements which are non-rotatably arranged with respect to the cross bearer means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 9, characterized in that said rubber elements are rubber ring elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 9, characterized in that the torsion elements are arranged surrounding the cross bearer means ring-shaped.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 7, characterized in that the torsion elements are constituted by torsion rod means extending in the axial direction of the cross bearer means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 12, characterized in that the cross bearer means is formed by a hollow cylinder.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 13, characterized in that the torsion elements formed by torsion rod means are disposed at least over a portion of their length within the hollow cylinder.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 14, characterized in that the torsion rod means are non-rotatably fixed with respect to the hollow cylinder at the ends thereof disposed within the hollow cylinder by way of serrations.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 14, characterized in that the torsion elements are constituted by a unitary torsion rod means which is non-rotatably fixed centrally thereof with respect to the hollow cylinder.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 16, characterized in that the unitary torsion rod means is non-rotatably fixed with respect to the hollow cylinder centrally thereof by serrations.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 14, characterized in that the cross bearer means and the torsion elements arranged substantially coaxially thereto are rotatably supported in common with respect to the relatively fixed vehicle part.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
47 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 18, characterized in that one bearing support means each coordinated to each wheel side is provided for the common rotatable support of the torsion elements and of the cross bearer means which is rotatable iN relation to the relatively fixed part.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
43 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 19, characterized in that with torsion elements formed by torsion rod means, the bearing support means are provided at the torsion rod means within the area of the sections thereof disposed outside of the cross bearer means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
74 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 20, characterized in that of the two points of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the mutually coupled guide means, the respective outer point of pivotal connection which is diposed farther removed from the vehicle longitudinal center plane, is connected with the associated torsion element and the inner point of pivotal connection which is disposed nearer the vehicle longitudinal center plane, is provided at the cross bearer means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
54 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 21, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection between the mutually coupled guide means and the torsion elements is each constituted by a swivel joint means disposed on the axis of rotation of the cross connection means and non-rotatable with respect to said last-mentioned axis of rotation.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
44 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 22, characterized in that said mutually coupled guide means include guide arms connected with each other substantially in a point and in that the connection between the two guide arms of a respective guide means is constructed joint-like.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 23, characterized in that with a rod-shaped construction of the torsion elements, the guide arm respectively connected with the torsion element is constituted by an end portion of a rod-shaped torsion element bent out of the axis of rotation of the cross connection means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 24, characterized in that the two points of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the mutually coupled guide means are provided at the cross bearer means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 25, characterized in that each torsion element is connected by a respective connecting arm means with the associated one of the mutually coupled guide means.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 26, characterized in that an inherently substantially rigid transmission member is provided between the connecting arm means and the respective guide means, said transmission member being pivotally connected with at least one of the two parts consisting of connecting arm means and guide means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 26, characterized in that said transmission member is pivotally connected with both of said parts consisting of connecting arm means and guide means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 27, characterized in that each connecting arm means is formed by a respective bent off end portion of a rod-shaped torsion element.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 27, characterized in that each connecting arm means is constituted respectively by a lever non-rotatably arranged at the torsion element in relation to the axis of rotation thereof.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 27, characterized by support means for the cross connection means which are constructed relatively soft with respect to the relatively fixed part in relation to the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
69 words
A wheel suspension with an axle drive according to claim 31, characterized in that the cross connection means is supported at an auxiliary bearer means which is operatively connected in its longitudinal center area with a differential gear dispsosed in the drive connection for the wheels, said auxiliary bearer means being supported together with the differential gear at least in three points with respect to the relatively fixed part.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
18 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 32, characterized in that the relatively fixed part is the vehicle frame.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 32, characterized in that the support for the auxiliary bearer means and the differential gear on the relatively fIxed part are constructed relatively soft at least in relation to the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 34, characterized in that the mutually coupled guide means are provided as upper guide means for the wheel carrier means.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
40 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 35, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually coupled guide means for the oppositely directed spring movements extend obliquely downwardly toward the vehicle longitudinal center plane, as viewed in rear view.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
40 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 36, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually coupled guide means for the oppositely directed spring movements extend obliquely forwardly toward the vehicle longitudinal center plane as viewed in plan view.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 37, characterized in that the inner points of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the mutually coupled guide means are provided below the cross connection means.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 34, characterized in that the mutually coupled guide means are provided as lower guide means for the wheel carrier means.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 39, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually coupled guide means for oppositely directing spring movements, extend obliquely upwardly toward the vehicle longitudinal center plane, as viewed in rear view.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 40, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually coupled guide means for oppositely directing spring movements extend obliquely rearwardly toward the vehicle longitudinal center plane as viewed in plan view.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
33 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 41, characterized in that the inner points of pivotal connection on the frame side of the mutually coupled guide means are provided above the cross connection means.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 34, characterized in that the lower guide means of the wheel carrier means form the respective forward guide means for the wheel carrier means in relation to the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension, especially a rear wheel suspension according to claim 43, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually independent guide means extend approximately horizontally.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension, especially a rear wheel suspension according to claim 44, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually independent guide means extend transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wheel suspension, especially a front wheel suspension according to claim 43, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the lower guide means constituted by the mutually independent guide means extend obliquely forwardly and outwardly.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wheel suspension, especially front wheel suspension according to claim 43, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the lower guide means constituted by the mutually independent guide means extend essentially in the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
147 words
A wheel suspension for the oppositely disposed wheels of a motor vehicle according to claim 43, characterized in that a track link steering lever means is coordinated to each of the wheel carrier means, said track link steering lever means being operatively connected with a track rod in a point of pivotal connection which is located substantially at the height of the point of pivotal connection on the wheel-carrier side of the corresponding one of the mutually coupled guide means, said track rod having, as viewed in side view, an approximately similar direction of extension as the corresponding guide means while its point of pivotal connection on the frameside, which is disposed opposite the track link steering lever means, is located within the area of the axis of rotation of said last-mentioned guide means during oppositely directed spring movements and is coordinated to said cross bearer means.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
215 words
A wheel suspeNsion according to claim 48, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection of the respective mutually coupled guide means at the wheel carrier means and the point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering lever means are located substantially at the same height and in a vertical plane perpendicular to the wheel plane, and in that the length and location of the track rod are deteremined in that the point of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the track rod is located, in a base position for oppositely directed spring movements, on an ideal straight line which, in relation to the straight driving position of the respective wheel, is disposed perpendicular to a plane which, starting from the base position, is defined by the point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering lever means in its positions corresponding to different spring deflection positions of the wheel during oppositely directed spring movements and with an unchanged track, and extends through said plane in the center point of the curved arc which is described by the point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering lever means during a spring deflection of the wheel carried out with an unchanged track.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
65 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 49, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the track rod is located in the plane determined by the point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering lever means in its positions corresponding to different spring deflection positions of the wheel from a base position with an unchanged track.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
60 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 50, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection between the track link steering lever means and the track rod is located, as viewed in plan view, at a greater distance to the vehicle longitudinal center plane than the corresponding point of pivotal connection of the corresponding guide means at the wheel carrier means.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
59 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 50, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection between the track link steering lever means and the track rod is located, as viewed in plan view, at a smaller distance from the vehicle longitudinal center plane than the point of pivotal connection of the corresponding guide means at the wheel carrier means.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
96 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 50, characterized in that for purposes of a guidance of the point of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the track rod in such a manner that each of the base positions attainable by undirectional spring mmovements, from which an oppositely directed spring deflection is attainable essentially without track change, is attained without steering effect, a transmission means is provided operable to be driven by way of the cross bearer means and including a further lever means carrying the point of pivotal connection of the track rod on the frame-side.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 53, characterized in that the further lever means has an axis of rotation disposed substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the cross bearer means.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 54, characterized in that the further lever means is arranged on a shaft which is operatively connected with the cross bearer means by a further means providing a transmission ratio.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
237 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 55, characterized in that the pivot axis of the further lever means is given, as viewed in side view, by the center point of a desired curve which represnts the geometric location of points of intersection, whereby in relation to the base positions for the alternate spring movements attained by the unidirectional spring movements and starting with a track rod length determined for a preselected base position, and with the position of the point of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the track rod on the associated ideal straight line, one point of intersection each is dEtermined in each base position by the intersection of a straight line with a circular arc, and whereby said last-mentioned straight line results from the intersection of the ideal plane defined in the respective base position by the associated ideal straight line and the associated point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering lever means with a vertical plane containing the desired curve and disposed perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the cross bearer means, and said circular arc is described about the point of pivotal connection projected into the vertical plane containing the desired curve of the track rod at the track link steering lever means with the length also projected into said plane of the track rod as determined in its length for the preselected base position.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
47 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 56, characterized in that said transmission means includes a quadrilateral joint linkage which includes a coupler means and two rocker arms, of which one rocker arm is provided at the cross bearer means and the other rocker arm on the shaft.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
58 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 57, characterized in that under the assumption of at least substantially identical pivot paths for the points of pivotal connection of the rocker arms during rotation of the cross bearer means by reason of unidirectional spring deflections, the relative dimensions of the elements of the transmission means are defined by the formula:
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 58, characterized in that the other guide means are constituted by triangular guide members.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting arm means are connected with the cross bearer means by way of elastic torsion elements.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 60, characterized in that spring elements are provided as torsion elements which are non-rotatably arranged with respect to the cross bearer means.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 60, characterized in that rubber elements are provided as torsion elements which are non-rotatably arranged with respect to the cross bearer means.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 62, characterized in that said rubber elements are rubber ring elements.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
21 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 60, characterized in that the torsion elements are arranged surrounding the cross bearer means ring-shaped.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 60, characterized in that the torsion elements are constituted by torsion rod means extending in the axial direction of the cross bearer means.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that the cross bearer means is formed by a hollow cylinder.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 66, characterized in that the torsion elements formed by torsion rod means are disposed at least over a portion of their length within the hollow cylinder.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 67, characterized in that the torsion rod means are non-rotatably fixed with respect to the hollow cylinder at the ends thereof disposed within the hollow cylinder by way of serrations.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
33 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 67, characterized in that the torsion elements are constituted by a unitary torsion rod means which is non-rotatably fixed centrally thereof with respect to the hollow cylinder.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 69, characterized in that the unitary torsion rod means is non-rotatably fixed with respect to the hollow cylinder centrally thereof by serrations.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 60, characterized in that the cross bearer means and the torsion elements arranged substantially coaxially thereto are rotatably supported in common with respect to the relatively fixed vehicle part.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
47 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 71, characterized in that one bearing support means each coordinated to each such wheel is provided for the common rotatable support of the torsion elements and of the cross bearer means which is rotatable in relation to the relatively fixed part.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
43 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 72, characterized in that with torsion elements formed by torsion rod means, the bearing support means are provided at the torsion rod means within the area of the sections thereof disposed outside of the cross bearer means.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
74 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 60, characterized in that of the two points of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the mutually coupled guide means, the respective outer point of pivotal connection which is disposed farther removed from the vehicle longitudinal center plane, is connected with the associated torsion element and the inner point of pivotal connection which is disposed nearer the vehicle longitudinal center plane, is provided at the cross bearer means.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
54 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 74, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection between the mutually coupled guide means and the torsion elements is each constituted by a swivel joint means disposed on the axis of rotation of the cross connection means and non-rotatable with respect to said last-mentioned axis of rotation.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
44 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 60, characterized in that said mutually coupled guide means include guide arms connected with each other substantially in a point and in that the connection between the two guide arms of a respective guide means is constructed joint-like.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 76, characterized in that with a rod-shaped construction of the torsion elements, the guide arm respectively connected with the torsion element is constituted by an end portion of a rod-shaped torsion element bent out of the axis of rotation of the cross connection means.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 60, characterized in that the two points of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the mutually coupled guide means are provided at the cross bearer means.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
31 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 78, characterized in that each torsion element is connected by a respective connecting arm means with the associated one of the mutually coupled guide means.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 79, characterized in that an inherently substantially rigid transmission member is provided between the connecting arm means and the respective guide means, said transmission member being pivotally connected with at least one of the two parts consisting of connecting arm means and guide means.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 80, characterized in that said transmission member is pivotally connected with both of said parts consisting of connecting arm means and guide means.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 78, characterized in that each connecting arm means is formed by a respective beNt off end portion of a rod-shaped torsion element.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 78, characterized in that each connecting arm means is constituted respectively by a lever non-rotatably arranged at the torsion element in relation to the axis of rotation thereof.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 60, characterized by support means for the cross connection means which are constructed relatively soft with respect to the relatively fixed part in relation to the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
76 words
A wheel suspension, especially a rear wheel suspension with a rear axle drive according to claim 1, characterized in that the cross connection means is supported at an auxiliary bearer means which is operatively connected in its longitudinal center area with a differential gear disposed in the drive connection for the rear wheels, said auxiliary bearer means being supported together with the differential gear at least in three points with respect to the relatively fixed part.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 85, characterized in that the support for the auxiliary bearer means and the differential gear on the relatively fixed part are constructed relatively soft at least in relation to the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 2, characterized in that the mutually coupled guide means are provided as upper guide means for the wheel carrier means.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
40 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 87, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually coupled guide means for the oppositely directed spring movements extend obliquely downwardly toward the vehicle longitudinal center plane, as viewed in rear view.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
40 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 87, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually coupled guide means for the oppositely directed spring movements extend obliquely forwardly toward the vehicle longitudinal center plane as viewed in plan view.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 87, characterized in that the inner points of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the mutually coupled guide means are provided below the cross connection means.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 2, characterized in that the mutually coupled guide means are provided as lower guide means for the wheel carrier means.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 91, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually coupled guide means for oppositely directed spring movements, extend obliquely upwardly toward the vehicle longitudinal center plane, as viewed in rear view.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 91, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually coupled guide means for opositely directed spring movements extend obliquely rearwardly toward the vehicle longitudinal center plane as viewed in plan view.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 91, characterized in that the inner points of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the mutually coupled guide means are provided above the cross connection means.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 2, characterized in that the lower guide means of the wheel carrier means form the respective forward guide means for the wheel carier means in relation to the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wheel suspension, especially a rear wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually independent guide means extend approximately horizontally.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension, especially a rear wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the mutually independent guide means extend transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wheel suspension, especially a front wheel suspension according to claim 1, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the lower guide means constituted by the mutually independent guide means extend obliquely forward and outwardly.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wheel suspension, especially front wheel sUspension according to claim 1, characterized in that the axes of rotation of the lower guide means constituted by the mutually independent guide means extend essentially in the vehicle longitudinal direction.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wheel suspension, especially a front wheel suspension according to claim 99, chharacterized in that the axes of rotation of the lower guide means constituted by the mutually independent guide means extend obliquely forwardly and outwardly.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
147 words
A wheel suspension for the oppositely disposed wheels of a motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that a track link steering lever means is coordinated to each of the wheel carrier means, said track link steering lever means being operatively connected with a track rod in a point of pivotal connection which is located substantially at the height of the point of pivotal connection on the wheel-carrier side of the corresponding one of the mutually coupled guide means, said track rod having, as viewed in side view, an approximately similar direction of extension as the corresponding guide means while its point of pivotal connection on the frame-side, which is disposed opposite the track link steering lever means, is located within the area of the axis of rotation of said last-mentioned guide means during oppositely directed spring movements and is coordinated to said cross bearer means.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
215 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 101, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection of the respective mutually coupled guide means at the wheel carrier means and the point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering lever means are located substantially at the same height and in a vertical plane perpendicular to the wheel plane, and in that the length and location of the track rod are determined in that the point of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the track rod is located, in a base position for oppositely directed spring movements, on an ideal straight line which, in relation to the straight driving position of the respective wheel, is disposed perpendicular to a plane which, starting from the base position, is defined by the point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering lever means in its positions corresponding to different spring deflection positions of the wheel during oppositely directed spring movements and with an unchanged track, and extends through said plane in the center point of the curved arc which is described by the point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering level means during a spring deflection of the wheel carried out with an unchanged track.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
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A wheel suspension according to claim 101, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the track rod is located in the plane determined by the point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering lever means in its positions corresponding to different spring deflection positions of the wheel from a base position with an unchanged track.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
60 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 101, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection between the track link steering lever means and the track rod is located, as viewed in plan view, at a greater distance to the vehicle longitudinal center plane than the corresponding point of pivotal connection of the corresponding guide means at the wheel carrier means.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
59 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 101, characterized in that the point of pivotal connection between the track link steering lever means and the track rod is located, as viewed in plan view, at a smaller distance from the vehicle longitudinal center plane than the point of pivotal connection of the corresponding guide means at the wheel carrier means.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
97 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 101, characterized in that for purposes of a guidance of the point of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the track rod in such a manner that each of the base positions attainable by unidirectiOnal spring movements, from which an oppositely directed spring deflection is attainable essentially without track change, is attained without steering effect, a transmission means is provided operable to be driven by way of the cross bearer means and including a further lever means carrying the point of pivotal connection of the track rod on the frame side.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 106, characterized in that the further lever means has an axis of rotation disposed substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the cross bearer means.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 106, characterized in that the further lever means is arranged on a shaft which is operatively connected with the cross bearer means by a further means providing a transmission ratio.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
237 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 106, characterized in that the pivot axis of the further lever means is given, as viewed in side view, by the center point of a desired curve which represents the geometric location of points of intersection, whereby in relation to the base positions for the alternate spring movements attained by the unidirectional spring movements and starting with a track rod length determined for a preselected base position, and with the position of the point of pivotal connection on the frame-side of the track rod on the associated ideal straight line, one point of intersection each is determined in each base position by the intersection of a straight line with a circular arc, and whereby said last-mentioned straight line results from the intersection of the ideal plane defined in the respective base position by the associated ideal straight line and the associated point of pivotal connection of the track rod at the track link steering lever means with a vertical plane containing the desired curve and disposed perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the cross bearer means, and said circular arc is described about the point of pivotal connection projected into the vertical plane containing the desired curve of the track rod at the track link steering lever means with the length also projected into said plane of the track rod as determined in its length for the preselected base position.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
47 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 106, characterized in that said transmission means includes a quadrilateral joint linkage which includes a coupler means and two rocker arms, of which one rocker arm is provided at the cross bearer means and the other rocker arm on the shaft.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
58 words
A wheel suspension according to claim 110, characterized in that under the assumption of at least substantially identical pivot paths for the points of pivotal connection of the rocker arms during rotation of the cross bearer means by reason of unidirectional spring deflections, the relative dimensions of the elements of the transmission means are defined by the formula
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |