JEFFREY SCOTT DAVIS
Pilots at Cowell Rd, Brighton Twp, MI
License number
Michigan A0439719
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
6656 Cowell Rd, Brighton Twp, MI 48116
Professional information
Independent Suspension Apparatus For A Wheeled Vehicle
US Patent:
5845926, Dec 8, 1998
Filed:
Jan 21, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/787510
Inventors:
Jeffrey Davis - Brighton MI
Huibert Mees - Livonia MI
Manfred Carl Rumpel - Bloomfield Hills MI
Huibert Mees - Livonia MI
Manfred Carl Rumpel - Bloomfield Hills MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60G 300
US Classification:
280690
Abstract:
An independent suspension apparatus suitable for use in a motor vehicle capable of decoupling longitudinal and lateral load transfers is described. The suspension includes upper and lower control arms (22, 24), each having first and second ends (30, 32, 40, 42) respectively, being pivotably attached to a vehicle structure. Each of the control arms also includes an outer end (34, 44) for attachment to a wheel support member (12). A toe link (26) is provided for controlling toe change during dynamic loading of the suspension. The upper and lower control arms (22, 24) are arranged so as to provide a decoupling of the longitudinal and lateral load paths between a wheel support member (12) and the vehicle structure (10). This allows the use of restricted motion joints in the lateral load path to reduce camber changes normally resulting from the necessary use of compliant bushings found in the lateral load path.