Patent ID: 7625000
Filing Date: 2009-12-01
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A variable ratio floating suspension system, comprising: an actuating arm having an upper end portion and a lower end portion; an upper leverage arm adapted for being pivotally connected to a base member at a first pivot joint, the upper leverage arm having a first end portion and having a second end portion pivotally connected to the upper end portion of the actuating arm at a second pivot joint; a lower leverage arm having a first end portion adapted for being pivotally connected to the base member at a third pivot joint and a second end portion pivotally connected to the lower end portion of the actuating arm at a fourth pivot joint; and a shock absorbing mechanism having an upper end portion operatively connected to the upper leverage arm through an upper shock joint at the first end portion of the upper leverage arm and a lower end portion operatively connected to the lower leverage arm at a lower shock joint, the shock absorbing mechanism being interposed between the upper leverage arm and the lower leverage arm.