Independent wheel suspension system using constant velocity universal joints in combination with a single prop shaft joint and mounted differentials

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4596299
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06586022

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An independent wheel suspension system having a transverse support member attached between the side frame members of a vehicle frame, a semi-trailing arm having a wheel end coupled to the wheel assembly and a pair of spaced-apart support sections pivotably coupled to the transverse support member, a differential rotatably coupled to the transverse support member to allow relative movement therebetween about a transverse pivot axis, and a prop shaft coupling the differential and engine with only one universal joint, that joint being of the constant velocity plunging type, whereby the differential is allowed to pivot about the transverse pivot axis to accommodate articulation between the prop shaft and the engine.

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GKN AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS INC A CORP OF DE23800 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAYS SOUTHFIELD MI 48075

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Krude, Werner Grosse Pointe Park, MI 109 1201

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