Rear axle assembly for suspension of motor vehicles having independent wheels

摘要

A rear axle assembly for the suspension of a vehicle having independent wheels includes a steering knuckle defining a rear axle and having front and rear joints aligned with a joint axis which is forwardly inclined away from the vehicle. A linkage connects the front and rear joints to the vehicle body in such a manner that only the front joint moves horizontally away from the joint axis and closer to a central vehicle longitudinal axis in response to a rearward force being applied to the vehicle mounted on the rear axle, as a result of which toe-in is produced.