FR2712236A1 - Suspension for rear wheel drive racing vehicle - Google Patents

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FR2712236A1
FR2712236A1 FR9313413A FR9313413A FR2712236A1 FR 2712236 A1 FR2712236 A1 FR 2712236A1 FR 9313413 A FR9313413 A FR 9313413A FR 9313413 A FR9313413 A FR 9313413A FR 2712236 A1 FR2712236 A1 FR 2712236A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G3/00Resilient suspensions for a single wheel
    • B60G3/02Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm
    • B60G3/12Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle
    • B60G3/14Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle the arm being rigid

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Each of the rear wheels (4) is positioned at the end of an arm (5) which is hinged at its opposite end. The hinge is attached to a transverse axis attached to the chassis (2) of the vehicle. Each arm is positioned above the plane of the chassis when the vehicle is stationary. The arm forms an acute angle with the plane of the chassis and the apex of this angle is directed in the forward direction.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour améliorer l'appui au sol d'un véhicule à propulsion arrière et elle s'applique plus particulièrement, mais non exclusivement, aux véhicules de compétition tels que les "formules 1". The present invention relates to a device for improving the ground support of a rear propulsion vehicle and it applies more particularly, but not exclusively, to competition vehicles such as "formulas 1".

Selon les dispositifs connus, les roues arrières du véhicule sont reliées à l'ensemble boîte-moteur-châssis par des bras oscillants disposés de façon à ce que l'effort de propulsion soit transmis par lesdits bras audit ensemble selon une force résultante sensiblement parallèle au sol. Cet effort a uniquement pour effet de propulser le véhicule vers l'avant. According to known devices, the rear wheels of the vehicle are connected to the gearbox-chassis assembly by oscillating arms arranged so that the propulsion force is transmitted by said arms to said assembly according to a resulting force substantially parallel to the ground. This effort only has the effect of propelling the vehicle forward.

Sous l'effet de cet effort, L'arrière du véhicule a tendance à se soulever et les roues arrières perdent une partie de leur adhérence. Under the effect of this effort, the rear of the vehicle tends to lift and the rear wheels lose part of their grip.

Pour améliorer l'adhérence des roues arrières, il faut abaisser le châssis du véhicule vers le sol. To improve the grip of the rear wheels, lower the vehicle chassis to the ground.

Selon la technique actuelle, ces véhicules sont donc pourvus d'ailerons arrières, qui sous l'effet de la résistance due à la pénétration dans l'air, tendent à abaisser le châssis ce qui a pour résultat, sous l'action du dispositif de suspension, de plaquer les roues arrières contre le sol. According to the current technique, these vehicles are therefore provided with rear fins, which under the effect of the resistance due to penetration into the air, tend to lower the chassis which results in the action of the suspension, press the rear wheels against the ground.

L'expérience a montré que de tels ailerons, qui sont toujours très onéreux et fragiles, étaient très délicats à régler et inefficaces à basses vitesses, en particulier lors du démarrage. Experience has shown that such ailerons, which are always very expensive and fragile, are very delicate to adjust and ineffective at low speeds, in particular during start-up.

La présente invention qui remédie à ces inconvénients est remarquable en ce que chaque roue arrière est fixée à l'extrémité d'un bras pouvant pivoter, par son autre extrémité, autour d'un axe horizontal s'étendant transversalement à l'axe du véhicule et porté par le châssis de ce dernier. The present invention which overcomes these drawbacks is remarkable in that each rear wheel is fixed to the end of an arm which can pivot, by its other end, around a horizontal axis extending transversely to the axis of the vehicle. and carried by the latter's chassis.

Le terme "châssis" utilisé dans ce document correspond à un ensemble "châssis-boî te-moteur"
Chacun des bras précités est incliné vers l'avant et, à l'arrêt, il est maintenu selon un angle préderminé par le système de suspension usuel. La valeur de l'angle précité dépend de l'ensemble des caractéristiques du véhicule et la détermination de sa valeur est un problème à la portée de l'homme de l'art.
The term "chassis" used in this document corresponds to an assembly "chassis-gearbox"
Each of the aforementioned arms is inclined forward and, when stationary, it is held at an angle predetermined by the usual suspension system. The value of the aforementioned angle depends on all the characteristics of the vehicle and the determination of its value is a problem within the reach of the skilled person.

Lors de la mise en rotation des roues arrières, L'effort de propulsion est transmis au châssis par l'entremise des bras précités. During the rotation of the rear wheels, the propulsion force is transmitted to the chassis through the aforementioned arms.

Les forces résistantes, dues à l'inertie du véhicule, au roulement du train avant et à la pénétration dans l'air, s'opposent à l'effort de propulsion et donnent naissance à une force résultante, dirigée de haut en bas qui oblige le châssis à s'abaisser vers le sol. Cet abaissement est limité par le réglage du dispositif de suspension.The resistant forces, due to the inertia of the vehicle, the rolling of the front axle and the penetration into the air, oppose the propulsion force and give rise to a resulting force, directed from top to bottom which forces the chassis to lower to the ground. This lowering is limited by the adjustment of the suspension device.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise par la description qui va suivre faite en se référant au dessin annexé à titre d'exemple indicatif, seulement, sur lequel
-la figure I est une vue très schématique d'un véhicule, à l'arrêt, équipé du dispositif de l'invention;
-la figure 2 est une vue, analogue à la figure 1, montrant le véhicule en phase de dérnarrage ou de roulement.
The present invention will be better understood from the description which follows, given with reference to the accompanying drawing, by way of indicative example only, in which
FIG. I is a very schematic view of a stationary vehicle equipped with the device of the invention;
FIG 2 is a view, similar to Figure 1, showing the vehicle in dernarrage or rolling phase.

En se reportant au dessin, on voit que 1 schématise la carrosserie, 2 le châssis et 3 et 4 les roues avants et arrières. Les roues arrières sont motrices. Referring to the drawing, we see that 1 shows the bodywork, 2 the chassis and 3 and 4 the front and rear wheels. The rear wheels are driven.

De la façon connue, la partie arrière du châssis 2 est surelevée par rapport au sol lorsque le véhicule est à l'arrêt. In known manner, the rear part of the chassis 2 is raised relative to the ground when the vehicle is stopped.

Selon l'invention, chacune des roues arrières 4 est située à l'extrémité d'un bras 5 articulé par son autre extrémité selon un axe transversal, tel que celui 6, rendu solidaire du châssis 2. According to the invention, each of the rear wheels 4 is located at the end of an arm 5 articulated by its other end along a transverse axis, such as that 6, made integral with the chassis 2.

Le bras 5, qui est situé au-dessus du plan du châssis 2, forme un angle aigu a avec ledit plan dont le sommet est dirigé vers l'avant.  The arm 5, which is located above the plane of the chassis 2, forms an acute angle a with said plane, the apex of which is directed towards the front.

Le maintien des bras 5 dans la position représentée sur la figure I et le débattement de ceux-ci sont assurés par les systèmes de suspension tels que ceux 7 qui sont interposés entre le bras 5 correspondant et la partie 2a du châssis. Maintaining the arms 5 in the position shown in Figure I and the movement thereof are provided by suspension systems such as those 7 which are interposed between the corresponding arm 5 and the part 2a of the chassis.

Lors de la mise en rotation des roues 4, L'effort de propulsion est transmis au châssis par les bras articulés 5. Cette force propulsive s'oppose à l'ensemble des forces résistantes (inertie du véhicule, roulement du train avant, pénétration dans l'air) et donne naissance à une force résultante F, dirigée de haut en bas, qui, appliquée au châssis, le force à s'abaisser vers le sol (fig.2). When the wheels 4 are in rotation, the propelling force is transmitted to the chassis by the articulated arms 5. This propelling force is opposed to all of the resistant forces (inertia of the vehicle, rolling of the front axle, penetration into air) and gives rise to a resultant force F, directed from top to bottom, which, applied to the frame, forces it to lower itself towards the ground (fig. 2).

L'abaissement du châssis est limité par un réglage judicieux du dispositif de suspension 7. The lowering of the chassis is limited by a judicious adjustment of the suspension device 7.

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REVENDICATIONS l-Dispositif pour améliorer l'appui au sol d'un véhicule automobile à propulsion arrière, caractérisé en ce que chacune des roues arrières (4) est située à l'extrémité d'un bras (5) articulé, par son autre extrémité, selon un axe transversal rendu solidaire du châssis (2) du véhicule. l-Device for improving the support on the ground of a rear-propelled motor vehicle, characterized in that each of the rear wheels (4) is situated at the end of an articulated arm (5), by its other end, along a transverse axis made integral with the chassis (2) of the vehicle. 2-Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que chaque bras (5) est situé au-dessus du plan du châssis lorsque le véhicule est à l'arrêt et forme un ange aigu (a) avec ledit plan dont le sommet est dirigé vers l'avant.  2-Device according to claim 1, characterized in that each arm (5) is located above the plane of the chassis when the vehicle is stopped and forms an acute angel (a) with said plane whose top is directed forward.
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GB655480A (en) * 1947-05-02 1951-07-25 Porsche Konstruktionen Gmbh Improvements in and relating to the suspension of power-driven vehicles
US2760787A (en) * 1955-02-07 1956-08-28 Ford Motor Co Independent front wheel suspension for motor vehicle
GB948862A (en) * 1961-06-09 1964-02-05 Fahr Ag Maschf Improvements in and relating to independent vehicle wheel suspension, particularly for motor vehicles
GB969703A (en) * 1962-08-18 1964-09-16 Ford Motor Co Motor vehicle suspension system
GB1024291A (en) * 1962-02-14 1966-03-30 Humber Ltd Improvements relating to the suspension systems of motor vehicles
EP0298929A1 (en) * 1987-07-07 1989-01-11 FIAT AUTO S.p.A. Rear suspension for motor vehicles

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB655480A (en) * 1947-05-02 1951-07-25 Porsche Konstruktionen Gmbh Improvements in and relating to the suspension of power-driven vehicles
US2760787A (en) * 1955-02-07 1956-08-28 Ford Motor Co Independent front wheel suspension for motor vehicle
GB948862A (en) * 1961-06-09 1964-02-05 Fahr Ag Maschf Improvements in and relating to independent vehicle wheel suspension, particularly for motor vehicles
GB1024291A (en) * 1962-02-14 1966-03-30 Humber Ltd Improvements relating to the suspension systems of motor vehicles
GB969703A (en) * 1962-08-18 1964-09-16 Ford Motor Co Motor vehicle suspension system
EP0298929A1 (en) * 1987-07-07 1989-01-11 FIAT AUTO S.p.A. Rear suspension for motor vehicles

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