Socket arrangement

Abstract

A bushing arrangement (100) is disclosed. The bushing arrangement (100) comprises a support structure (200), a bushing (400), and a pair of motors (700). The bushing (400) is designed to be rotatably mounted on the support structure. The pair of motors is slidably coupled along a longitudinal axis (XX) on both sides of the support structure. The pair of motors is designed to be slidable between a first and a second position. In the first position, the pair of motors allows the bushing to be locked to the support structure, and in the second position, the pair of motors allows the bushing to be unlocked from the support structure. In the second position, the bushing is rotatable and can change its orientation to adjust the stiffness of the bushing. The bushing arrangement (100) provides different bushing stiffness in different orientations.

Description

PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION

[0001] The following description explains the invention and the manner in which it is implemented in more detail. TECHNICAL AREA

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to machinery and motor vehicles. In particular, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a bushing arrangement used in linkage mechanisms and in a vehicle. Further embodiments of the present disclosure disclose features of the bushing arrangement that allow a change in the orientation of the bushing to obtain different bushing stiffness. BACKGROUND

[0003] In the automotive industry, bushings are used to reduce the transmission of shocks and vibrations between different parts of the vehicle, particularly between frame components. In a machine where two connecting links of a linkage are coupled, bushings are positioned between them. The bushings are equipped with rubber / elastomer damping, which improves safety and comfort while driving and minimizes noise and damage due to reduced vibration. The rubber / elastomer padding in the bushing acts as a type of vibration isolator, forming a flexible interface between the two parts. The rubber / elastomer acts as a buffer, absorbing and dampening the energy generated by the interaction of these two parts / connecting links. It isolates the parts while allowing limited movement, thus minimizing vibrations and noise.The bushing typically has the shape of a cylinder enclosed by an inner and an outer metal layer. Between these layers is a vulcanized and bonded rubber / elastomer damping material.

[0004] When a bushing is positioned or inserted between two parts of the vehicle frame, it typically provides stiffness in specific directions. However, shocks or vibrations induced in the vehicle can be transmitted in any direction, depending on the terrain. Bushings at axle connections are passive in function and incorporate a defined stiffness curve for vibrations introduced in six degrees of freedom. In current scenarios, the bushing stiffness cannot be modified for specific terrain or driving conditions, such as rest or operating conditions. Consequently, currently used bushings cannot address the challenges associated with the required modification of bushing stiffness without encountering packaging issues.

[0005] There are arrangements and mechanisms that allow the orientation of the bushings to be changed depending on the requirements in the vehicle. For example, patent publication DE102015223880A1 ['880] discloses a bushing bearing that can be switched between two stiffness levels by means of a device. However, with such arrangements and devices, the configuration becomes complex and requires more space. Therefore, the mechanisms and arrangements disclosed in '880 cannot solve one or more of the challenges described in the preceding sections.

[0006] The present disclosure aims to overcome one or more of the above-mentioned limitations or other limitations associated with the prior art.

[0007] The information disclosed in this section concerning the background of the disclosure is provided solely for a better understanding of the general background of the invention and is not to be understood as an acknowledgment or an indication that this information constitutes prior art already known to a person skilled in the art. SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE

[0008] One or more shortcomings of conventional systems are overcome, and additional advantages are provided by the system as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail here and are considered part of the claimed disclosure.

[0009] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a bushing arrangement is disclosed. The bushing arrangement comprises a support structure, a bushing, and a pair of motors. The bushing is designed to be rotatably mounted on the support structure. The two motors are slidably coupled to both sides of the support structure along a longitudinal axis. The pair of motors is designed to be displaceable between a first and a second position. In the first position, the pair of motors enables the bushing to be locked to the support structure, and in the second position, the pair of motors enables the bushing to be unlocked from the support structure. In the second position, the bushing can be rotated and its orientation changed to adjust the stiffness of the bushing.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the motor pair is a permanent magnet or an electromagnetic motor provided with a threaded profile.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support structure comprises an inner raceway and an outer raceway.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bushing comprises an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve, and an elastomeric material. The inner sleeve is adapted to be rotatably mounted on the inner raceway of the support structure. The elastomeric material is arranged radially between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, and the elastomeric material is provided with at least one cavity.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement comprises at least one primary bearing. The primary bearing is arranged between the inner raceway of the support structure and the inner sleeve of the bushing. The at least one primary bearing is designed to rotatably couple the bushing to the support structure.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer sleeve of the bushing is rotatably coupled to the outer running ring of the support structure via at least one secondary bearing.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the primary bearing and the secondary bearing are one of the following: cylindrical roller bearings, needle roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support structure comprises at least one inner flange arranged on both sides of the inner raceway. The inner flange and a section of the inner sleeve of the bushing are provided with a threaded profile.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pair of motors in the first position is connected to the threaded profile of the inner flange of the support structure and the inner sleeve of the bushing. The pair of motors in the second position is connected to the threaded section of the inner sleeve of the bushing.

[0018] The foregoing summary serves only for illustration and is in no way intended to be limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become clear by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ENCLOSED DRAWINGS

[0019] The new features and properties of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. However, the disclosure itself, as well as a mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, are best understood by reference to the following detailed description of an embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described only by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which identical reference numerals represent identical elements and in which: Fig. 1 shows a front view of a bushing arrangement according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a bushing of the bushing arrangement in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 3 shows a front view of the bushing, which, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, is attached to the support structure of Fig. 1 is attached; Fig. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of an outer running ring attached to the bushing of Fig. 3 is attached according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a motor of a bushing arrangement according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a bushing arrangement in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 7A shows a schematic view of the socket arrangement of Fig. 5 with the motor in the first position, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 7B shows a side view of the socket Fig. 7A in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 8A shows a schematic view of the socket arrangement of Fig. 6 with the motor in the second position, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; and Fig. 8B shows a side view of the socket Fig. 8A in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] The figures show embodiments of the disclosure for illustrative purposes only. A person skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the arrangement shown here can be used without deviating from the principles of the disclosure described herein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] While the embodiments described in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the figures and are described below. It goes without saying, however, that the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the form shown in each instance, but on the contrary, encompasses all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the scope of the disclosure.

[0022] It should be noted that a person skilled in the art is motivated by the present disclosure and may modify various features of a bushing arrangement without deviating from the scope of the disclosure. Therefore, such modifications are considered part of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are important for understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that would be readily apparent to the person skilled in the art who is aware of the advantages of the present description. The bushing arrangement of the present disclosure can also be used in any type of electric vehicle, including commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, machines, and the like. However, for the sake of simplicity, the complete vehicle and machine are not shown in the drawings of the disclosure.

[0023] The expressions “comprises ... a”, “consisting of”, or other variations thereof used in the disclosure are not intended to cover exclusive inclusions, so that the socket arrangement comprises a list of components that may include not only these components but also other components not expressly listed or belonging to such a mechanism. In other words, one or more elements in a mechanism continued with “comprises ... a” does not, without further restrictions, exclude the existence of other or additional elements in the socket arrangement.

[0024] Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a bushing arrangement. The bushing arrangement serves to change the orientation of a bushing with respect to its longitudinal axis. Changing the orientation of the bushing allows the stiffness of the bushing to be adjusted as needed to absorb vibrations in a specific direction. The bushing arrangement disclosed in the present disclosure can be incorporated into the frame of a vehicle and into the coupling mechanisms of a machine. The arrangement requires little space and provides protection against vibrations occurring in all six degrees of freedom.

[0025] In the following sections, the present disclosure will be discussed with reference to Fig. 1 - Fig. 8B described. In the figures, the same element or elements having similar functions are indicated by the same reference numerals. By general reference to the drawings of the bushing arrangement in accordance with the teachings of the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, is shown and generally identified by reference number 100 in the corresponding figures. Other features and elements of a bushing arrangement (100) are represented by corresponding reference numbers [see list of reference numbers] in the corresponding figures, and these are used below according to the respective features. It is understood that the teachings of the present disclosure are not limited to a particular vehicle or machine. For the sake of simplicity, the entire vehicle or machine is not shown in the corresponding figures.Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are important for understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that are readily apparent to those skilled in the art who have the advantages of the present description.

[0026] The following detailed description is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit application and use. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound to any theory presented in the preceding background, summary, or detailed description. It should be understood that the disclosure may take various alternative directions unless expressly stated otherwise. It should also be understood that the specific devices or components shown in the accompanying drawings and described in the following description are merely exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the accompanying claims.Therefore, specific dimensions or other physical properties relating to the embodiments are not to be considered limiting unless expressly stated otherwise in the claims. Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although some specific terms are used that point in a particular direction, the use of these terms or words is merely intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention with reference to the drawings. Accordingly, it should be noted that the meaning of these terms or words should not unreasonably limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0027] It should also be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein serve descriptive purposes and should not be considered limiting. Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "accommodated," "mounted," "connected," "supported," and "coupled," as well as variations thereof, are used in the broadest sense and include both direct and indirect fastenings, connections, supports, and couplings. Furthermore, the terms "connected" and "secured" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections. It is understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, methods, applications, conditions, or parameters described and / or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein serves to describe certain embodiments by way of example and is not intended to limit the claimed invention.The following description outlines various embodiments. For explanatory purposes, specific configurations and details are sketched to enable a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments. However, it will also be clear to those skilled in the art that the embodiments can be implemented without these specific details. Furthermore, known features may be omitted or simplified so as not to obscure the described embodiment. The bushing arrangement is described below with reference to... Fig. 1 - Fig. 8B explained in detail.

[0028] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a support structure (200). The support structure (200) shown can be coupled between two rigid connecting members (not explicitly shown) of a frame (not explicitly shown) of a vehicle. The support structure (200) can be defined as an elongated, cylindrical body with an inner running ring (210) as its central section. The inner running ring (210) can be defined as a cylindrical element extending longitudinally (XX). The support structure (200) can have a pair of inner flanges (230) and a pair of outer flanges (240) arranged at both ends of the inner running ring (210) of the support structure (200). The inner flanges (230) and the outer flanges (240) can be designed as circular, radially extending structures at both ends of the inner running ring (210).The difference may lie between the sizes of these flanges (230, 240), such that the inner flange (230) may necessarily be smaller compared to the outer flange (240). It can be noted that in a preferred embodiment, the inner bearing ring (210) of the support structure (200) may be a hollow structure to allow the passage of a fastening element such as a bolt (800) (best in ). Fig. 4 shown), which can enable a mechanical fastening of the support structure (200) to the two rigid connecting members, each of the rigid connecting members being coupled to each end of the support structure (200).

[0029] In Fig. Figure 2 shows a bushing (400). The bushing (400) can be rotatably coupled to the inner race (210) of the support structure (200). The rotatable coupling to the fixed structure, i.e., the load-bearing structure (200), can be enabled by at least one primary bearing (300) (shown in Figure 2). Fig. 1) The at least one primary bearing (300) can preferably be located at both ends of the inner raceway (210) of the support structure (200). The bushing (400) of this disclosure can be understood in a general configuration as comprising an inner sleeve (410) and an outer sleeve (420) that are coaxially aligned with each other. The inner sleeve (410) can be adapted to be rotatably mounted on the inner raceway (210) of the support structure (200) via the at least one primary bearing (300). To improve the shock-absorbing properties of the bushing (400), an elastomeric material (500) can be arranged radially between the inner sleeve (410) and the outer sleeve (420). The elastomeric material (500) can, in its general definition, be a polymer-based material that exhibits good vibration-damping properties.In one embodiment, the elastomer material (500) can be a rubber or another material with a damping effect.

[0030] The bushing (400) of the present disclosure can have the elastomeric material (500) with at least one cavity (510). In a preferred embodiment, at least two cavities (510) can be present, which are radially opposite each other. In a preferred embodiment, each of the at least two cavities (510) can have a different shape and size. This allows each of these cavities (510) to exhibit a different stiffness in the event of a disturbance, e.g., a vibration.

[0031] The inner sleeve (410) and the outer sleeve (420) can be cylindrical components, with the inner sleeve (410) extending further in the longitudinal direction (XX) than the outer sleeve (420). The extended additional section of the inner sleeve (410) can preferably, but not exclusively, be rotatably mounted on the at least one primary bearing (300).

[0032] After the bushing (400) is rotatably coupled to the support structure (200), some sections of the inner sleeve (410) and the inner flange (230) can have a threaded profile, i.e., a first thread (T1) (best in Fig. 3 shown). The purpose of the first threads (T1) on some sections of the inner sleeve (410) and the inner flange (230) can be well understood in later sections of the present disclosure when the matching counterpart of the first threads (T1) can be disclosed.

[0033] According to Fig. 4. The aforementioned outer sleeve (420) of the bushing (400) can be rotatably coupled to a section of the housing of the bushing assembly (100), i.e., an outer race (220). In a preferred embodiment, the outer race (220) can be an integral part of the support structure (200), as shown in Fig. Figure 6 shows that this protects the bushing assembly (100) from foreign matter such as dust and liquid. The outer sleeve (420) of the bushing (400) is rotatably coupled to the outer race (220) of the support structure (200) via at least one secondary bearing (600). The aforementioned primary bearing (300) and the secondary bearing (600) can be a cylindrical roller bearing, a needle roller bearing, a spherical roller bearing, or a tapered roller bearing.

[0034] The bushing arrangement (100) of the present disclosure can be designed such that the bushing (400) can be rotated to adjust the stiffness of the bushing (400) radially. A pair of motors (700), as shown in [reference to relevant document], can be used to rotate the bushing (400). Fig. As shown in Figure 5, motors (700) are provided, each slidably coupled to both sides of the support structure (200). Each of the motors (700) can be adapted to fit the threaded section, i.e., the first threads (T1) of the inner bearing ring (210) and the inner sleeve (410). This allows a movable length limit for the movement of the motors (700) to be defined. The pair of motors (700) of this disclosure can be a permanent magnet motor defined by an internal thread profile. The internal thread profile of the pair of motors (700) allows the motors (700) to be plugged together at the inner sleeve (410) and the inner flange (230). The pair of motors (700) can be moved between a first position (701) and a second position (702).The first position (701) and the second position (702) can be defined as the end positions of the thread length in the longitudinal direction (XX), which is defined by the inner flange (230) of the support structure (200) and the inner sleeve (410) of the bushing (400). The pair of motors (700) in the first position (701) can be engaged via second threads (T2) with the thread profile of the inner flange (230) of the support structure (200) and the inner sleeve (410) of the bushing (400). Meanwhile, the pair of two motors (700) in the second position (702) can be inserted onto the threaded section of the inner sleeve (410) of the bushing (400).

[0035] The pair of motors (700) in the first position (701) enables the bushing (400) to be locked to the support structure (200), and in the second position (702) facilitates the unlocking of the bushing (400) from the support structure (200). It should be noted that in the second position (702) the bushing (400) can be rotated and its orientation can be changed to adjust the rigidity of the bushing (400).

[0036] The alignment of the bushing (400) can be controlled by sensors that can be configured to provide details such as the magnitude of the induced vibration and the direction of the induced force in the two rigid connecting elements to which the bushing assembly (100) is coupled. This data can be transmitted to a control unit (900) of the vehicle. In the case of a machine, the same information can be transmitted to the operator's workstation. In one embodiment, the control unit (900) can be a central control module or a dedicated control device. The control unit can be implemented by any computer system used to implement the features of this disclosure. The control unit includes a processing module comprising at least one data processor for executing program components for the execution of requests generated by the user or the system.The processing module can be a specialized processing module, such as integrated system (bus) controllers, memory management control units, floating-point units, graphics processing modules, digital signal processing modules, etc. The processing module can include a microprocessor such as AMD Athlon, Duron, or Opteron; ARM's application, embedded, or secure processors; IBM PowerPC; Intel's Core, Itanium, Xeon, Celeron, or another series of processors, etc. The processing module can be implemented with a mainframe, distributed processors, multicore, parallel, grid, or other architectures. In some embodiments, embedded technologies such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc., can be used.

[0037] Referring to Fig. 7A - Fig.8B allows the adjustment of each of the two motors (700) to be carried out synchronously by the control unit (900) after it has recorded details regarding the force and vibrations induced in the vehicle frame. The two motors (700) can be coupled to the control unit (900). The control unit (900) can enable the bushing (400) to be locked to the supporting structure (200) when an adjustment of the bushing's (400's) stiffness is not required. If necessary, the control unit (900) can release the bushing (400) from the supporting structure (200) by moving the motors (700) from the first position (701) in the second position (702). The motors (700) can rotate freely in the same direction in which they were unlocked from the first position (701), and each further rotation in the second position (702) can precisely change the orientation of the elastomer material (500) of the bushing (400).This allows for different orientations and stiffness variations that the bushing (400) offers to the vehicle frame.

[0038] From the perspective of the arrangement, the bushing assembly (100) can be coupled / mounted between two mechanical connecting elements, i.e., a first connecting element (not explicitly shown) and a second connecting element (not explicitly shown). The first connecting element can be understood as a tube, one end of which is connected / welded to a collar. The collar of the first connecting element can be cylindrical. The collar can be designed such that the outer race (220) of the bushing assembly (100) can be pressed into the collar. The second connecting element can be a fork-shaped connecting element with two longitudinally extending arms. The two arms can be coupled to the sides of the support structure, i.e., to the outer sides of the outer flange (240), and then the bolt (800) can be used to fasten the second connecting element to the outer flanges (240) of the support structure (200).In this way, the bushing arrangement (100) can be joined together between two mechanical connecting elements in the intended manner.

[0039] The present disclosure enables variable stiffness using a conventional bushing, thereby avoiding a costly, bulky, and complex bushing configuration. The variable stiffness in the radial direction allows for greater flexibility with respect to the characteristics of the machines installed with the bushing arrangement (100). For the frame of the vehicle equipped with the bushing arrangement (100), the bushing arrangement (100) means greater flexibility with regard to vehicle performance and comfort.

[0040] It is self-evident that a person skilled in the art can develop a system with a similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations can be made without deviating from the scope of the present invention. It is therefore intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations, provided they fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Equivalents:

[0041] Regarding the use of terms in the plural and / or singular, the expert may translate from plural to singular and / or from singular to plural, depending on the context and / or application. For the sake of clarity, the various singular / plural permutations are explicitly listed here.

[0042] The person skilled in the art will understand that the terms used here, and in particular in the attached claims (e.g., the parts of the attached claims), are generally to be understood as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to", the term "with" as "with at least", the term "comprises" as "comprises but not limited to", etc.). Those skilled in the art will further understand that if a specific number of introduced claims is intended, such intention will be expressly stated in the claim, and if no such statement is made, no such intention exists. For better understanding, the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" may be used in the claims below, for example, to introduce claim mentions.However, the use of such expressions should not be interpreted as meaning that the introduction of a claim enumeration by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits a particular claim containing such an introduced claim enumeration to inventions that contain only such an enumeration, even if the same claim contains the introductory expressions "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and / or "an" should generally be interpreted as meaning "at least one" or "one or more"). The same applies to the use of certain articles to introduce claim formulations. Even if a specific number of introduced claim enumerations is expressly mentioned, the person skilled in the art recognizes that such an enumeration should typically be interpreted as meaning at least the stated number (e.g.,The mere listing of "two enumerations" without further modifiers typically means at least two enumerations or two or more enumerations. Furthermore, in cases where a convention is used analogously to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc.", such a construction is generally meant in the sense in which a person skilled in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system with at least one of A, B, and C" would include, but is not limited to, systems having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). Those skilled in the art know that virtually any disjunctive word and / or disjunctive phrase with two or more alternative terms in the description, claims, or drawings is to be understood as including the possibility of one of the terms, one of the terms, or both of them.For example, the phrase "A or B" includes the possibilities "A" or "B" or "A and B". Although various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed here, other aspects and embodiments are obvious to the person skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed here serve for illustration and are not to be understood as limiting, the true scope and spirit being specified by the following claims. Reference symbol list 100 socket arrangement 200 support structure 210 Inner bearing ring 220 Outer running ring 230 Inner flange 240 Outer flange 300 Primary Storage 400 socket 410 Inner sleeve 420 Outer Sleeve 500 elastomer material 510 cavity 600 Secondary Storage 700 engines 800 bolts 900 control unit T1 First threads T2 Second Thread XX Longitudinal axis QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Bushing arrangement (100) comprising the following: a support structure (200); a socket (400) that can be rotatably attached to the mounting structure (200); and a pair of motors (700) coupled to both sides of the support structure (200) in a sliding manner along a longitudinal axis (XX), wherein the pair of motors (700) can be displaced between a first position (701) and a second position (702), wherein in the first position (701) the pair of motors (700) enables the bushing (400) to be locked to the support structure (200) and in the second position (702) enables the bushing (400) to be unlocked from the support structure (200), wherein in the second position (702) the bushing (400) is designed to be rotatable and to change its orientation in order to adjust the stiffness of the bushing (400). [2] Arrangement (100) according to claim 1, wherein the pair of motors (700) is a permanent magnet or electromagnetic motor provided with a threaded profile. [3] Arrangement (100) according to claim 2, wherein the support structure (200) has an inner running ring (210) and an outer running ring (220). [4] Arrangement (100) according to claim 3, wherein the bushing (400) comprises: an inner sleeve (410) which is suitable to be rotatably mounted on the inner running ring (210) of the support structure (200); an outer sleeve (420); and an elastomer material (500) arranged radially between the inner sleeve (410) and the outer sleeve (420), wherein the elastomer material (500) is defined by at least one cavity (510). [5] The arrangement (100) according to claim 4 comprises at least one primary bearing (300) arranged between the inner race (210) of the support structure (200) and the inner sleeve (410) of the bushing (400), wherein the at least one primary bearing (300) is suitable for rotatably coupling the bushing (400) to the support structure (200). [6] Arrangement (100) according to claim 4, wherein the outer sleeve (420) of the bushing (400) is rotatably coupled to the outer running ring (220) of the support structure (200) via at least one secondary bearing (600). [7] Arrangement (100) according to claim 6, wherein the primary bearing (300) and the secondary bearing (600) is one of the following: cylindrical roller bearing, needle roller bearing, spherical roller bearing, tapered roller bearing. [8] Arrangement (100) according to claim 4, wherein the support structure (200) comprises at least one inner flange (230) arranged on both sides of the inner running ring (210), wherein the inner flange (230) and a section of the inner sleeve (410) of the bushing (400) are provided with a thread profile. [9] Arrangement (100) according to claim 8, wherein the pair of motors (700) in the first position (701) is mounted on the threaded profile of the inner flange (230) of the support structure (200) and the threaded section of the inner sleeve (410) of the bushing (400) and the pair of motors (700) in the second position (702) is mounted on the threaded section of the inner sleeve (410) of the bushing (400). [10] Vehicle with a bushing arrangement (100) according to claim 1.

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