Automobile racing suspension system

a suspension system and racing technology, applied in vehicle springs, sports apparatus, video games, etc., can solve the problems of bouncing and swaying, the most undesirable at speeds over 50, and the least effective, so as to improve the driving experience, and improve the effect of mechanical downfor

a suspension system and racing technology, applied in vehicle springs, sports apparatus, video games, etc., can solve the problems of bouncing and swaying, the most undesirable at speeds over 50, and the least effective, so as to improve the driving experience, and improve the effect of mechanical downfor

US20060046826A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-02GILMARTIN MICHAEL D
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[0035] The description that follows is presented to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the present invention, and is provided in the context of a particular application and its requirements. Various modifications to the disclosed embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principals discussed below may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments disclosed, but the invention is to be given the largest possible scope which is consistent with the principals and features described herein.

[0036] It will be understood that in the event parts of different embodiments have similar functions or uses, they may have been given similar or identical reference numerals and descriptions. It will be understood that such duplication of reference numerals is intended solely for efficiency and ease of understanding the p...

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Abstract

An automotive racing vehicle suspension system coupled between a vehicle body and a rotatable wheel, the suspension system comprising: an upper wheel assembly control arm coupled at a proximal end to the vehicle body; a lower A-frame portion rigidly suspended at a proximal end below the upper wheel assembly control arm; a vertical link coupled between a distal end of the upper wheel assembly control arm and a distal end of the lower A-frame portion, the vertical link rotatably coupled to a hub assembly; a leaf spring attached to the upper wheel assembly control arm for providing resilient resistance to vertical motion above or below the upper wheel assembly control arm; at least one shock absorber coupled between the chassis and the lower A-frame portion for providing resilient resistance to motion between the upper wheel assembly control arm and the lower A-frame portion which causes a compressive force in the at least one shock absorber; and at least one pull-spring coupled between the upper wheel assembly control arm and the lower A-frame portion for providing resilient resistance to motion between the upper wheel assembly control arm and the lower A-frame portion which causes a tensile force in the at least one pull-spring.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to automotive suspension systems, and more particularly, to suspension systems for sports and racing cars. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Automotive suspension systems 90 of the prior art utilize front and rear springs to suspend the weight of the vehicle. The suspension springs 92 used on typical cars and trucks are constructed in a variety of types, shapes, sizes, rates, and capacities, including leaf springs, coil springs, air springs, and torsion bars. These suspension springs 92 are used in sets of four for each vehicle, or they may be paired off in various combinations and attached by any of several different mounting systems and techniques. As best shown in FIG. 1, common suspension systems 90 of the prior art also contains shock absorbers and / or struts 94, and sway bars. Improvements in suspension and steering, increased strength and durability of components, and advances in tire design and constructio...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
02 Mar 2006
Publication
US20060046826A1
IPC
A63F9/24
CPC
B60G3/28; B60G11/36; B60G17/023; B60G2200/144; B60G2202/114; B60G2202/12; B60G2500/20; B60G2202/24
Inventors
GILMARTIN, MICHAEL D.