Patent ID: 6059314
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
A composite front suspension control arm shaft for motor vehicles, the control arm shaft comprising two tubular longitudinal control arms connected through a transverse sectional member, each longitudinal control arm having a first length portion adjacent a wheel carrier and a second length portion to be coupled to a support frame, each length portion having a height and a width, wherein the width of the first length portion is greater than the height of the first length portion and the height of the second length portion is greater than the width of the second length portion, wherein each longitudinal control arm comprises between the first and second length portions a connection portion having an increased diameter and a planar contact surface adjusted to conform to a cross-sectional configuration of an end of the transverse sectional member wherein the transverse sectional member has an essentially V-shaped cross-section, and wherein the V-shaped cross-section changes continuously toward the ends of the transverse sectional member into one of a circular and an oval tubular cross-section.