Patent ID: 6398241
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B60G,F16D

Abstract:
A support arrangement for use in a motor vehicle having a brake device, a suspension strut, a steering device and a wheel bearing, comprising: a first support part for connection to the suspension strut and to the steering device of the motor vehicle, and a second support part for holding the wheel bearing, the first support part and the second support part being connected to each other by means of screws, and first and second brake support arms being formed on the second support part for attachment of the brake device, wherein the first brake support arm has regions which are formed such that they are substantially thinner than corresponding regions of the second brake support arm wherein the first support part has wall regions for connection to the suspension strut and to the steering device of the motor vehicle, said wall regions being substantially thinner in some areas than adjacent wall regions of the second support part, the first support part enclosing an angle of &agr;<180Â° with the second support part.