发明名称 |
Hydroformed control arm |
摘要 |
A hydroformed control arm for a vehicle and a method of making the same is provided. The control arm includes a generally U-shaped member being hydroformed from a continuous, unitary tube. The generally U-shaped member includes varying cross-sectional areas along its length for improved structural integrity. The generally U-shaped member further includes a pair of pivot bores for enabling the control arm to pivot about a pivot axis. The U-shaped member still further including a ball joint cavity disposed near its apex for receiving a ball joint. The hydroformed control arm thereby eliminates the need for a ball joint bushing.
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申请公布号 |
US6098437(A) |
申请公布日期 |
2000.08.08 |
申请号 |
US19980074922 |
申请日期 |
1998.05.08 |
申请人 |
THE BUDD COMPANY |
发明人 |
KOCER, BRUCE D.;O'CONNOR, JAMES P.;BIHRER, HANS OTTO |
分类号 |
B21D26/02;B21D28/24;B60G3/20;B60G7/00;(IPC1-7):B21D26/02;B21D28/28 |
主分类号 |
B21D26/02 |
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