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A torsion bar suspension is provided with a torsion bar connected to a lower suspension arm and independent of the connection between the lower suspension arm and a vehicle body. The torsion arm is connected to the lower arm at a position remote from the position in which the lower arm is connected

A torsion bar suspension is provided with a torsion bar connected to a lower suspension arm and independent of the connection between the lower suspension arm and a vehicle body. The torsion arm is connected to the lower arm at a position remote from the position in which the lower arm is connected to the vehicle body. The torsion bar suspension also includes a compression rod connecting the lower suspension arm to the vehicle body, which compression arm is located outward of the torsion bar and is connected to the vehicle body at a point rearward of its connection to the lower arm. A bushing assembly is provided between the vehicle body and the lower arm allowing lateral and vertical movement of the lower arm relative to the vehicle body.

대표청구항 ▼

A torsion bar suspension for an automotive vehicle comprising: a suspension arm rotatably supporting a vehicle wheel at the outer end thereof and having a first front leg portion and a second rear leg portion; a first bracket secured to the vehicle body and pivotably securing said first leg of said

A torsion bar suspension for an automotive vehicle comprising: a suspension arm rotatably supporting a vehicle wheel at the outer end thereof and having a first front leg portion and a second rear leg portion; a first bracket secured to the vehicle body and pivotably securing said first leg of said suspension arm to the vehicle body; a torsion bar mounted on the vehicle body via said first bracket, connected at one end to said first leg of said suspension arm and extending essentially along the longitudinal vehicle axis, the other end thereof being secured to the vehicle body; a second bracket secured to the vehicle body independently of said torsion bar and pivotably connecting said rear leg of said suspension arm onto said vehicle body, said second bracket being located at a position transversely and axially away from the position of said first bracket; and a compression rod interposed between said second leg of said suspension arm and said second bracket so as to be connected to said second bracket rearward of the rear end of said second leg.