Suspension with upper and lower transverse arms - has upper arms pivoted on either chassis side and shorter lower links

摘要

The axle design combines the advantages of parallel setting of the wheels, as in a beam axle, with the independent suspension movements of other designs. Each wheel is supported by upper and lower transverse arms pivoted on the wheel supports at one end and on linkages in the middle of the car. The upper arms (5) are pivotted either side of the chassis (3) mounting while the lower arms (4) are linked to a lower mounting point (K) formed by shorter levers (17) set at an angle below the chassis mountings and also pivoted at both ends. The system improves the lateral stability of the suspension and the cornering ability of the vehicle.