Patent ID: 8764039
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A suspension system for a vehicle including a chassis, the suspension comprising: a first trailing arm rotatably coupled to the chassis; a second trailing arm rotatably coupled to the chassis, wherein the second trailing arm is spaced apart vertically from the first trailing arm; a first lateral link rotatably coupled to the vehicle and extending laterally outwardly from the vehicle; a second lateral link rotatably coupled to the vehicle and extending laterally outwardly from the vehicle, wherein the second lateral link is spaced apart longitudinally from the first lateral link; a third lateral link rotatably coupled to the vehicle and extending laterally outwardly from the vehicle, wherein the third lateral link is spaced apart vertically from at least one of the first or second lateral links; and a knuckle configured to carry a wheel, the knuckle being rotatably coupled to the first trailing arm, the second trailing arm, the first lateral link, the second lateral link, and the third lateral link; wherein the first and second trailing arms are generally J-shaped having a first portion extending rearward from the vehicle, a second portion extending laterally outwardly from the vehicle, and an elbow portion connecting the first portion and the second portion.