| 摘要 |
<p>A vehicle suspension system comprising first torque transmitting means (1) to transmit relative suspension movement of one vehicle wheel, a second torque transmitting means (7) to transmit relative suspension movement of a second vehicle wheel, a first lever (2) connected to the first torque transmitting means (1), a second lever (6) connected to the second torque transmitting means (7) and an interconnecting link (4) extending between the first and second levers (2, 6), the link (4) and the levers (2, 6) having a ''Z'' configuration so that movement of the first torque transmitting means (1) in a given rotational direction acts to move the second torque transmitting means (7) in the opposite rotational direction, the geometry of the link (4) and levers (2, 6) being arranged so that the distances between the lines of action of the respective transmitting means and the interconnecting link (4) are a function of the forces acting on the respective wheel suspensions within predetermined operating limits of movement of the interconnecting link. The function of the Z-link arrangement enabling differential springing behaviour of the said torque transmitting members (1, 7) within limits determined by said torque transmitting members (1, 7) acting either independently or in unison.</p> |
