Patent ID: 7273117
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A trailing arm suspension system to be interfaced between a hull of a vehicle and a wheel of the vehicle, the suspension system comprising: an arm element having a first end and a second end, the arm element including a passage therein; a wheel mount positioned between the first end and the second end of the arm element and connected to the passage of the arm element; a spring element having a first end and a second end, the second end of the spring element being attached to the second end of the arm element; a damper element having a first end and a second end, the second end of the damper element is being attached to the second end of the arm element; a ring bearing including a first set of external threads, the first set of external threads being structured and arranged to secure the ring bearing to the arm element; and a mounting, the first end of the arm element and the mounting being rotationally connected by the ring bearing; wherein the spring element and the damper element are positioned external to and above the arm element.