Vertical non -guided vehicle suspension

Abstract

An independent Vertical Non-guided Vehicle suspension, possibly combined with a vertical driving-shaft, pure linear substantially vertical motions of the vehicle's wheels being performed by said suspension, on traveling upon rough or disrupted roads, said motions being non-guided, thus avoiding wear as occurring in the conventional vertical guided suspensions, on being subjected to horizontal forces. The pure linear vertical motions of the vehicle's wheels, tend to ensure accurate longitudinal and crosswise distances between the vehicle's wheels, resulting in decreased wear of the tires, as well as improved driving performances, by avoiding skidding of the wheels. The operation mode of the suggested suspension, also enables to determine its springiness characteristics, as well as allowing the excluding of knuckle connections and universal joints out of the Automative system, being inevitable in the conventional automobiles in use, while also providing a remarkably extended stroke at the same total height, and maximum free internal space for the benefit of passengers and their goods.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to vehicle suspensions. [0002] More specifically, the present invention proposes a linear unguided independent suspension that improves the ride performance of a car. Background technique [0003] As is known, vehicle suspensions are provided with suspension springs, which can be of various types, for example coil springs, rubber springs, pneumatic springs or torsion springs. The springs are used to reduce vibrations from driving on rough or damaged road surfaces by moving the wheels of the vehicle generally perpendicularly relative to the body of the vehicle. A vehicle not provided with a suspension is subjected to vibrations transmitted to the vehicle body, and thus, safety is lowered, damage to automobile parts is increased and occupants are strongly uncomfortable. [0004] While independent suspensions have been in use for decades, improvements are being made all the time, and a recent US patent provides a portrait...

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Problems solved by technology

[0010] Conventional straight linear vertical suspensions are rarely used in automobiles today due to excessive wear on the linear guide members and construction constraints due to accommodation limitations and the overall height of the suspension, which often exceeds them The maximum effective stroke, so additional space is required

[0011] Another major limitation of the conventional straight linear suspension is that it prevents access to the drive shaft attached to the suspension, thereby preventing the suspension from being applied to the driven wheels (front or rear)

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