Front-wheel suspension for buses and such
DRIVE
October 24, 2001
Improved front-wheel suspension for buses and such, whereby the suspension for each wheel (5) substantially consists of at least one upper suspension arm (1) and at least one lower suspension arm (2); in between said suspension arms (12), a pivotable connection piece (3), whereby said connection piece (3) also is connected to the wheel axle (4) of the corresponding front wheel (5); a hydraulic shock absorber (7) and an air bellows (6) which is provided above the front wheel (5), characterized in that the connection piece (3) consists of a connection rod (17) showing, at its upper extremity, a part (18) connected to the upper suspension arm (1) and showing, at its lower extremity, a part (19) connected to the lower suspension arm (2), whereby the part (18) is hingeably attached to the upper suspension arms (1) by means of a bearing (20) which also carries the air bellows (6).
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