Abstract: A suspension arm for a vehicle is provided, the suspension arm including an L-shaped arm body having a first end portion, an intermediate portion, and a second end portion. The first end portion is adapted to pivotally connect the arm body to a vehicle. The intermediate portion has a bulge formed thereon which is adapted to pivotally connect the arm body to the vehicle. The second end portion is adapted to connect the arm body to a vehicle wheel knuckle. The arm body is formed from a single piece of pipe material having a closed cross-section.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 19, 1995
Date of Patent:
September 2, 1997
Assignees:
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Yanagawa Seiki K.K., K. K. Tube Forming