Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Equalized rear suspension for multi-use vehicle
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Application No.: US10383148Application Date: 2003-03-06
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Publication No.: US07000940B2Publication Date: 2006-02-21
- Inventor: Lee N. Bowers
- Applicant: Lee N. Bowers
- Applicant Address: JP Tokyo
- Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
- Current Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
- Current Assignee Address: JP Tokyo
- Agency: Rankin, Hill, Porter & Clark LLP
- Agent Christen Millard
- Main IPC: B60G5/04
- IPC: B60G5/04

Abstract:
An equalized suspension system for a vehicle includes a first trailing arm, a second trailing arm, first and second wheels, and a cushion. The first trailing arm has a lower end pivotally secured to the first wheel, and an upper end pivotally secured to the frame. The second trailing arm has a lower end pivotally secured to the second wheel, a free upper end, and an intermediate portion pivotally secured to the frame. The cushion extends between the lower end of the first trailing arm and the free, upper end of the second trailing arm and serves to transfer and equalize pressures between the first and second wheels. When the first wheel engages an obstacle and moves in a first direction, the cushion forces the second wheel, via the second trailing arm, in a second direction.
Public/Granted literature
- US20030184056A1 Equalized rear suspension for multi-use vehicle Public/Granted day:2003-10-02
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