EP 0904209 A1 19990331 - LATERALLY ADJUSTABLE CONTROL MEANS FOR VEHICLE FRAMES AND AXLES
Title (en)
LATERALLY ADJUSTABLE CONTROL MEANS FOR VEHICLE FRAMES AND AXLES
Title (de)
SEITLICH VERSTELLBARES STEUERUNGSMITTEL FÜR FAHRZEUGRAHMEN UND-ACHSEN
Title (fr)
ORGANE DE COMMANDE REGLABLE POUR CHASSIS ET ESSIEUX DE VEHICULE
Publication
Application
Priority
- US 9709187 W 19970522
- US 66143296 A 19960611
Abstract (en)
[origin: WO9747484A1] A suspension control system (17) features a rigid V-shaped restraint (21) attached by its apex (23) to the center of the vehicle axle (15) and by the distal ends of its arms (25) to the vehicle frame (3). Each distal end of the restraint (21) attaches to the vehicle frame (3) by a mounting bracket (37) that is supported by both a vehicle frame side rail (5) and a frame cross member (7). In order to compensate for variations in suspension part dimensions that occur inadvertently during manufacture, shims (43) of varying width may be inserted between the mounting brackets (37) and the side rails (5) so as to adjust the lateral position of the restraint (21) and axle (15). By choosing proper shim widths, the restraint (21) and axle (15) may be laterally adjusted so that the vehicle frame (3) is centered between the wheels thus allowing the vehicle to track properly. Alternatively, a Watt linkage may be used in place of the V-shaped restraint.
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
B60G 5/053 (2006.01); B60G 7/02 (2006.01); B60G 9/02 (2006.01); B60G 21/05 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
B60G 5/053 (2013.01); B60G 7/02 (2013.01); B60G 9/02 (2013.01); B60G 21/05 (2013.01); B60G 2200/315 (2013.01); B60G 2200/342 (2013.01); B60G 2204/143 (2013.01); B60G 2204/4302 (2013.01); B60G 2206/12 (2013.01)
Citation (search report)
See references of WO 9747484A1
Designated contracting state (EPC)
DE FR GB
DOCDB simple family (publication)
WO 9747484 A1 19971218; AU 3148497 A 19980107; CA 2258107 A1 19971218; EP 0904209 A1 19990331; NZ 333228 A 20000623
DOCDB simple family (application)
US 9709187 W 19970522; AU 3148497 A 19970522; CA 2258107 A 19970522; EP 97926808 A 19970522; NZ 33322897 A 19970522