초록 ▼

A vehicle suspension system with a variable geometry. A moveable suspension arm is pivotally attached to a vehicle chassis. A biasing/dampening mechanism is operatively attached to the vehicle chassis at a first end. An actuator mechanism operatively connects the second end of the biasing/dampening

A vehicle suspension system with a variable geometry. A moveable suspension arm is pivotally attached to a vehicle chassis. A biasing/dampening mechanism is operatively attached to the vehicle chassis at a first end. An actuator mechanism operatively connects the second end of the biasing/dampening mechanism to the moveable suspension arm. The actuator mechanism has a mechanism for moving the second end along at least one axis when the vehicle is in a static or dynamic mode to increase or decrease the motion ratio or displacement of the biasing/dampening mechanism to the total displacement of the suspension system relative to the vehicle chassis. A control mechanism is provided for activating the actuator mechanism.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle suspension system with variable geometry for suspending an endless track beneath a vehicle, comprising:a rigid suspension arm pivotally attached to a vehicle chassis;a biasing/dampening mechanism having a first end operatively attached to the chassis and a secon

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle suspension system with variable geometry for suspending an endless track beneath a vehicle, comprising:a rigid suspension arm pivotally attached to a vehicle chassis;a biasing/dampening mechanism having a first end operatively attached to the chassis and a second end;an electric actuator mechanism operatively connecting the second end of the biasing/dampening mechanism to the moveable suspension arm, the actuator mechanism having means for moving the second end along at least one axis when the vehicle is in a dynamic mode to alter the motion ratio of the vehicle suspension system, anda control mechanism for activating the actuator mechanism, wherein the actuator mechanism is intermittently connected in series with an electric power source on the vehicle.