Abstract: A suspension arrangement for spring suspending a mass body (3) in relation to a substructure (1), for example, a driver's cabin (3) of a heavy goods vehicle in relation to the vehicle chassis (1) thereof. The suspension arrangement comprises a spring/damper arrangement (2) which is arranged between the mass body (3) and the substructure (1) and which is used to dampen thrusts and/or oscillations. The suspension arrangement in characterized in that it comprises at least one pantograph (6) which is used to reduce the freedom of movement of the mass body (3). The inventive suspension arrangement is constructively robust and can determine the provided freedom of movement of the mass body in a reliable manner and can dampen and/or prevent undesired movements in other spatial directions. The invention enables an economical and a reliable spring suspension, in particular, for a driver's cabin of heavy good vehicles, to be produced.

Abstract: A suspension device for a springy suspension of a mass body relative to an understructure, for instance suspension of a driver cabin of a truck relative to a vehicle chassis. The suspension device comprises a spring-/damping configuration, located between the mass body and the understructure, for the damping shock and/or vibration and comprising a Watt linkage configuration with two parallel positioned Watt linkages. A length of at least one of the linkage arms, of the Watt linkage, is adjustable by an actuator. The suspension device is low-maintenance, free of play, and is suitable for determining of the levels of freedom of motion, for instance of a driver cabin, as well as for damping or eliminating unwanted movement of the driver cabin. At the same time, roll motions of the driver cabin, with respect to the understructure or the chassis, can be actively prevented.

Abstract: Wheel suspension for a vehicle (7), with a carrier element (5), with a wheel carrier (1), which is arranged at a spaced location from the carrier element (5) and which is pivotable about a steering axis (30), with a wheel (14) mounted rotatably on the wheel carrier (1), with a steering wheel (58), which is mounted rotatably on the carrier element (5) at least indirectly and by means of which the wheel carrier (1) is pivotable about the steering axis (30), with at least one joint (8), which is connected to the wheel carrier (1) and which has a housing (26), a pivot pin (25) mounted pivotably in same and an angle-measuring device with a magnet (27) and with a magnetic field-sensitive sensor assembly unit (28), and with at least one guide means (2), via which the joint (8) is connected to the carrier element (5).

Abstract: A transmission unit for a vehicle wheel which comprises an input shaft having an input pinion and, parallel thereto, an output shaft with an output gear wheel, where the input and output shafts are movable with respect to each other in a translatory manner. A planetary gear wheel meshes with the input pinion and the output gear wheel. The planetary gear wheel is supported on a planet carrier axle which is common to first and second planet carriers, the first planet carrier is coaxial to the input shaft and the second planet carrier is coaxial to the output shaft. The transmission unit permits the translatory decoupling between the input and the output drives with minimal construction space. It is possible, for example, to decouple wheel hub motors from the wheel suspension with respect to spring compression movements of the driven wheel, to reducing the unsprung masses of the wheel suspension.

Abstract: A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle is described, in which at least a first and at least a second control arm (1, 2) are coupled in an articulated manner to a wheel carrier (4) carrying a vehicle wheel (3). The wheel suspension has a compensating device (5, 6) for correcting wheel positions, and each control arm (1, 2) has a portion of the compensating device (5, 6) or is connected to a portion of the compensating device (5, 6). The compensating device portions (5, 6) of one wheel are connected to one another by at least one coupling member (7, 8).

Abstract: A process is provided for determining a steering wheel angle (?LRW) of a steering wheel (58), which is mounted rotatably on a vehicle body (6) and by which a wheel (14) is pivotable or is pivoted in relation to the vehicle body (6), and which wheel is connected to the vehicle body (6) via the intermediary of a joint (8). The joint is provided with an angle measuring device, which detects a deflection (?) of the joint (8), which deflection depends on the steering wheel angle (?LRW). An angle of rotation (?STS) of the steering wheel (58) relative to the vehicle body (6) is determined by a steering angle sensor (61). A plurality of sectors (S) per steering direction are assigned to the range of the steering wheel angles (?LRW) that can be assumed by the steering wheel (58). One of the sectors (S) is determined on the basis of the deflection (?), and the steering wheel angle (?LRW) is determined on the basis of the angle of rotation (?STS) and the sector (S) determined.

Abstract: A stabilizer arrangement for a motor vehicle has a stabilizer (1), which is connected to the vehicle chassis and which is connected to a spring-mounted wheel carrier part on each side of the vehicle by a piston-cylinder unit (4; 4?) each. Each of the piston-cylinder units (4, 4?) is formed of at least one piston (8, 8?) arranged movably in a cylinder (7, 7?), and each is connected in an articulated manner, at one end, to one end of the stabilizer (1) and, at the other end, to a spring-mounted wheel carrier part. The piston-cylinder units (4, 4?) are connected to a hydraulic pump (20). A stop (13, 13?), against which the respective piston (8, 8?) can be moved, is assigned to each of the cylinders (7, 7?). By an arrangement of valves, it is made possible for the pistons (8, 8?) to move out of each position in a purposeful manner against the stop (13, 13?) and to hold there in a defined position in order to restore the stabilizer action in a purposeful manner and effectively from any position of the vehicle.

Abstract: A wheel suspension of a motor vehicle with a two-part wheel carrier (2) that supports a vehicle wheel (1) is proposed, whose first part (3) is articulated to a second part (4), at least one compensation means (5, 6) being provided for connecting the first part (3) of the wheel carrier (2) to the second part (4) of the wheel carrier (2). According to the invention, the vehicle wheel (1) is actively connected by a stabilizer (7) to a vehicle wheel on the opposite side of the vehicle as viewed in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle. The stabilizer (7) is articulated to the compensation means (5, 6).

Abstract: A suspension device is provided for the spring-loaded suspension of a weight body (3) relative to a substructure (1) such as a vehicle body, a cab (3) of a truck relative to the vehicle chassis (1). The suspension device has a spring/absorber device (2) arranged between the weight body (3) and the substructure (1) for absorbing shocks and vibrations. The suspension device includes at least one Watt's linkage arrangement (6) connecting the weight body and the substructure for reducing the degrees of freedom of motion of the weight body (3). The suspension device requires little maintenance and has little clearance and is suitable for setting the degrees of freedom of motion of the weight body as well as for absorbing and preventing the undesired motions of the weight body along other directions in space. The suspension device thus makes possible an inexpensive and reliably operating suspension especially of truck cabs.

Abstract: An independent wheel suspension for a motor vehicle in which at least a first and at least a second link arm are respectively articulated to a wheel carrier supporting a vehicle wheel. The independent wheel suspension includes a compensation unit for the correcting the wheel positions. The first and the second link arms either include or are connected to compensation units and at least two compensation units, of each wheel, are connected to one another by at least one coupling element. The wheel position of at least one of the vehicle wheels, that deviates from a neutral position, can be sensed by a sensor unit having a measured-value transmitter and receiver that are arranged on at least one of the compensation units of the vehicle wheel concerned, or associated with at least one of the compensation units.

Abstract: A wheel suspension assembly with a two-part wheel carrier (2) that supports a vehicle wheel (1). A first part (3) of the wheel carrier (2) is articulated to a second part (4) of the wheel carrier (2). Pivoting links (5, 6, 7) connect the first part (3) of the wheel carrier (2) to the second part (4) of the wheel carrier (2) and provide camber and/or tracking adjustment of the vehicle wheel (1).

Abstract: A suspension arrangement for spring suspending a mass body (3) in relation to a substructure (1), for example, a driver's cabin (3) of a heavy goods vehicle in relation to the vehicle chassis (1) thereof. The suspension arrangement comprises a spring/damper arrangement (2) which is arranged between the mass body (3) and the substructure (1) and which is used to dampen thrusts and/or oscillations. The suspension arrangement in characterized in that it comprises at least one pantograph (6) which is used to reduce the freedom of movement of the mass body (3). The inventive suspension arrangement is constructively robust and can determine the provided freedom of movement of the mass body in a reliable manner and can dampen and/or prevent undesired movements in other spatial directions. The invention enables an economical and a reliable spring suspension, in particular, for a driver's cabin of heavy good vehicles, to be produced.

Abstract: A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle is described, in which at least a first and at least a second control arm (1, 2) are coupled in an articulated manner to a wheel carrier (4) carrying a vehicle wheel (3). The wheel suspension has a compensating device (5, 6) for correcting wheel positions, and each control arm (1, 2) has a portion of the compensating device (5, 6) or is connected to a portion of the compensating device (5, 6). The compensating device portions (5, 6) of one wheel are connected to one another by at least one coupling member (7, 8).

Abstract: Wheel suspension for a vehicle (7), with a carrier element (5), with a wheel carrier (1), which is arranged at a spaced location from the carrier element (5) and which is pivotable about a steering axle (30), with a wheel (14) mounted rotatably on the wheel carrier (1), with a steering wheel (58), which is mounted rotatably on the carrier element (5) at least indirectly and by means of which the wheel carrier (1) is pivotable about the steering axle (30), with at least one joint (8), which is connected to the wheel carrier (1) and which has a housing (26), a pivot pin (25) mounted pivotably in same and an angle-measuring device with a magnet (27) and with a magnetic field-sensitive sensor assembly unit (28), and with at least one guide means (2), via which the joint (8) is connected to the carrier element (5).

Abstract: A wheel suspension is provided for a motor vehicle with a vehicle wheel (1), which is fastened to a wheel carrier (2), wherein the wheel carrier (2) is connected to the vehicle body (5) via a first control arm (3) and a second control arm (4), which are arranged at spaced locations from one another at the wheel carrier (2) and extend in a mutually intersecting arrangement. The wheel suspension has a rotary control arm (6), which is connected to the vehicle body (5) in an articulated manner and which is connected to the vehicle body-side end of the first control arm (3) and, via at least one coupling member (10, 10a, 10b, 10c), to the wheel carrier (2) and/or to the wheel carrier-side end of the second control arm (4).

Abstract: A device for data transmission for a motor vehicle is presented, which has sensors used for generating data. The sensors are arranged on or in chassis components occupying a variable position relative to the body of the motor vehicle. Furthermore, the device for data transmission has components or assembly units provided as rigid parts of the body for processing and/or evaluating the data generated in or on the chassis components occupying a variable position and a means for transmitting the data supplied by the sensors to said components, which are arranged as rigid parts of the body. The transmission means is designed according to the present invention as a plastic film web, which is provided with strip conductors and whose strip conductors establish a connection between interfaces provided on the chassis side and on the body side.

Abstract: A stabilizer arrangement for a motor vehicle has a stabilizer (1), which is connected to the vehicle chassis and which is connected to a spring-mounted wheel carrier part on each side of the vehicle by a piston-cylinder unit (4; 4?) each. Each of the piston-cylinder units (4, 4?) is formed of at least one piston (8, 8?) arranged movably in a cylinder (7, 7?), and each is connected in an articulated manner, at one end, to one end of the stabilizer (1) and, at the other end, to a spring-mounted wheel carrier part. The piston-cylinder units (4, 4?) are connected to a hydraulic pump (20). A stop (13, 13?), against which the respective piston (8, 8?) can be moved, is assigned to each of the cylinders (7, 7?). By an arrangement of valves, it is made possible for the pistons (8, 8?) to move out of each position in a purposeful manner against the stop (13, 13?) and to hold there in a defined position in order to restore the stabilizer action in a purposeful manner and effectively from any position of the vehicle.

Abstract: A suspension device is provided for the spring-loaded suspension of a weight body (3) relative to a substructure (1) such as a vehicle body, a cab (3) of a truck relative to the vehicle chassis (1). The suspension device has a spring/absorber device (2) arranged between the weight body (3) and the substructure (1) for absorbing shocks and vibrations. The suspension device includes at least one Watt's linkage arrangement (6) connecting the weight body and the substructure for reducing the degrees of freedom of motion of the weight body (3). The suspension device requires little maintenance and has little clearance and is suitable for setting the degrees of freedom of motion of the weight body as well as for absorbing and preventing the undesired motions of the weight body along other directions in space. The suspension device thus makes possible an inexpensive and reliably operating suspension especially of truck cabs.