variable gauge subframe for a vehicle and method for connecting cables to a subframe

摘要

A variable gauge undercarriage (10) for a vehicle comprising: a chassis (12) having an integrated chassis cable (24, 26); at least one carriage (14) coupled to the chassis for relative lateral movement, the carnage (14) having an integrated carriage cable (24a, 26a); driving cylinders (16) for actuating lateral movement of the carriage (14) relative to the chassis (12); and a cable connection element (36) positioned at a junction (32) for connecting the integrated carriage cable (24a, 26a) to the integrated chassis cable (24, 26).