Abstract: An independent suspension system for a wheeled vehicle includes a modified shock absorber, a leaf spring, and a wheel carrier. The shock absorber includes a cylinder, and a rod passing through the cylinder. The shock absorber is vertically mounted in a condition where the ends of the rod are coupled to the vehicle body. The cylinder of the shock absorber is coupled to the wheel carrier. The leaf spring supports the wheel carrier against rotation on a vertical axis of the vehicle. The leaf spring is elastically twisted to cancel a moment that causes a friction within the shock absorber.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting vehicle height, the apparatus being disposed between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly, the apparatus including a first suspension coil spring adapted to be connected to the vehicle body, a second suspension coil spring adapted to be connected to the wheel assembly, the second suspension coil spring being different in diameter from the first suspension coil spring and arranged in serial relation to the first suspension coil spring in an axial direction thereof, and an actuator substantially disposed within an inside space defined by the first and second suspension coil springs. The actuator is operative to axially move one of the first and second suspension coil springs relative to the other thereof.

Abstract: An independent suspension system for a wheeled vehicle includes a modified shock absorber, a leaf spring, and a wheel carrier. The shock absorber includes a cylinder, and a rod passing through the cylinder. The shock absorber is vertically mounted in a condition where the ends of the rod are coupled to the vehicle body. The cylinder of the shock absorber is coupled to the wheel carrier. The leaf spring supports the wheel carrier against rotation on a vertical axis of the vehicle. The leaf spring is elastically twisted to cancel a moment that causes a friction within the shock absorber.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting vehicle height, the apparatus being disposed between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly, the apparatus including a first suspension coil spring adapted to be connected to the vehicle body, a second suspension coil spring adapted to be connected to the wheel assembly, the second suspension coil spring being different in diameter from the first suspension coil spring and arranged in serial relation to the first suspension coil spring in an axial direction thereof, and an actuator substantially disposed within an inside space defined by the first and second suspension coil springs. The actuator is operative to axially move one of the first and second suspension coil springs relative to the other thereof.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a boot for a homokinetic joint. The boot is mounted between an outer ring of the joint and a shaft with both ends thereof engaging the outer peripheries of the outer ring and the shaft. Fastening bands are put on the engaging portions. Further, rubber rings are fitted on the outer peripheries of the outer ring and the shaft. The boot is formed in both end portions thereof with a predetermined number of slits axially extending from its ends inwardly. The rubber rings are provided with protrusions adapted to engage both ends of the boot, which is engaged in a groove formed in the outer ring and the shaft.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a boot for a homokinetic joint. The boot is mounted between an outer ring of the joint and a shaft with both ends thereof engaging the outer peripheries of the outer ring and the shaft. Fastening bands are put on the engaging portions. Further, rubber rings are fitted on the outer peripheries of the outer ring and the shaft. The boot is formed in both end portions thereof with a predetermined number of slits axially extending from its ends inwardly. The rubber rings are provided with protrusions adapted to engage both ends of the boot, which is engaged in a groove formed in the outer ring and the shaft.