Cam-adjustable control arm

摘要

The present invention includes a cam, an arm plate, and a slide plate, wherein the cam defines at least one opening, the arm plate defines at least one channel, and the slide plate defines at least one hole. The control arm length may be adjusted by rotation of the cam and fixedly securing the cam to the arm plate to the slide plate with a bolt and at least one bolt securing device.

主权项

1. An adjustable vehicle control arm comprising:
a pair of arm plates spaced apart from one another; a slide plate slidably positioned between said arm plates; said arm plates and said slide plate together defining opposing ends of the control arm, one of said opposing ends attached to a vehicle frame, the other of said opposing ends attached to a wheel assembly; a cam adjustment mechanism associated with said arm plates and said slide plate, said cam adjustment mechanism including a cam plate attached to the control arm between said opposing ends; said cam plate movable relative to said arm plates and said slide plate to cause relative movement between said arm plates and said slide plate, thus adjusting the position of said wheel assembly relative to said vehicle frame.