Suspension arm made of fibre-reinforced plastic for a wheel suspension of a vehicle

DRIVE July 30, 2014
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The link (1) has first and second bearing elements (1.1, 1.2) pivotable around respective pivot axes. The elements are connected with a third bearing element (1.3) by a connection element (1.4). The bearing and connection elements are formed as a single-piece plastic mold part. The bearing elements comprise bearing sleeves (2) or bearing shells. A ball and socket joint bearing has a bearing sleeve or a shell-shaped sliding capsule made from plastic and connected with the connection element. The connection element has a center or transverse web for defining a right angle. The transverse link is made from fiber-reinforced plastic.

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