Patent ID: 8393628
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A device for a vehicle, comprising: a suspension arm for accommodating a drive axle of the vehicle, wherein the suspension arm is movably connectable to a chassis of the vehicle; a plurality of axle components situated between the suspension arm and the chassis, wherein the plurality of axle components include at least one of a disc brake, a brake cylinder and a camshaft of a brake; a damper which is connectable to the chassis and which is coupled to a first engagement point of the suspension arm, wherein the first engagement point is situated downstream from the axle in a direction of travel and is situated on the suspension arm so that the damper may be situated outside an installation space for axle components located between the suspension arm and the chassis of the vehicle; and a spring which is connectable to the chassis and which is coupled to a second engagement point of the suspension arm, wherein a distance between the first engagement point and the axle is equal to or greater than a distance between the second engagement point and the axle, and wherein the first engagement point and the second engagement point are situated on a same side of the suspension arm in relation to the axle; wherein the suspension arm is straight.