Abstract: A modular piston assembly is associated with an air spring assembly that has a bellows rolling over a surface of the piston assembly. The modular piston assembly includes a first piston portion adapted to fasten to an associated air spring bellows. A second piston portion separate from the first portion, is adapted to fasten to an associated mounting component. Interlocking members are provided to secure the first and second piston portions together, and/or any desired intermediate piston portions. Discrete air reservoirs may also be included in the modular piston assembly to increase the volume of the air spring.

Abstract: A piston assembly for an air spring includes an outer shell and a structural insert. The outer shell includes a side wall and an end wall at least partially defining a shell cavity having an open end. The structural insert is received in the shell cavity and includes a central portion and a plurality of support walls extending outwardly from the central portion toward the side wall of the outer shell. The central portion includes first and second opposing ends with the first end disposed toward the end wall of the outer shell and the second end disposed toward the open end of the outer shell. An air spring assembly includes such a piston assembly. A method of manufacturing an air spring assembly is also included.

Abstract: A spring body includes a filament structure formed from at least one length of filament material. An elastomeric wall at least partially defines a spring chamber and includes a first portion of the filament structure. A comparatively-rigid wall includes a second portion of the filament structure. A gas spring assembly that includes such a spring body, as well as a method making a spring body and a method of making a gas spring assembly are also included.

Abstract: A rigid jounce bumper includes a body and at least one support segment projecting axially from an end of the body. The rigid jounce bumper is formed from a substantially non-elastic material such that the rigid jounce bumper can support axially-applied loads without undergoing substantial axial deflection. The at least one support segment is capable of displacement relative to the body when under laterally-applied loads. A gas spring assembly having such a rigid jounce bumper is also included.

Abstract: A piston assembly used in forming a gas spring assembly includes a first piston member and a second piston member telescopically engaging one another and capable of axial displacement relative to one another between collapsed and extended conditions. The first piston member includes a mounting end and the second piston member includes a flexible wall-engaging end. The first and second piston members arranged such that in the collapsed condition the mounting and flexible wall-engaging ends are disposed a first distance from one another and in the extended condition the mounting and flexible wall-engaging ends are disposed at a second distance from one another with the second distance being greater than the first distance. A gas spring assembly and suspension system utilizing such a piston assembly as well as a method are also included.

Abstract: A distance indicating system includes a transceiver broadcasting an electromagnetic wave and a transponder spaced a distance from the transceiver that receives the electromagnetic wave. The transponder is adapted to induce a modulation of the electromagnetic wave in relation to the distance between the transceiver and the transponder. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A spring assembly has a first end member, a second end member spaced from the first end member, and an elastomeric body between the end members. The elastomeric body is configured to be compressed in a main load direction which coincides with a centre axis of the spring assembly. Further the elastomeric body has an internal cavity which is symmetric about the centre axis and extends at least partially between the end members. The elastomeric body also has interleaving elements and stopping element configured to mechanically limit compression of the elastomeric body in the main load direction.

Abstract: A pneumatic spring-vibration damper unit is provided for absorbing shocks on wheels and chassis parts of motor vehicles. A variable air chamber is delimited by a rolling bellows which is disposed between a first subassembly that is fixed to the vehicle body and is provided with a vibration damper system and a second subassembly that is fixed to the vehicle chassis and is movable therewith. A piston rod connects the first subassembly located at the vehicle body end and the second subassembly located at the chassis end and whose free end located at the vehicle body end is accommodated inside a cylinder tube of the vibration damper system so as to be longitudinally movable by means of a piston. The piston rod (8) is guided within the cylinder tube (6) of the vibration damper system (2) so as to be longitudinally movable with the aid of a drag bearing arrangement (13).

Abstract: In a sleeve rolling-lobe flexible member air spring (2) at least one end section (4a, 4b) of the sleeve rolling-lobe flexible member (4) is to be attached in a reliable manner form tight, pull tight and pressure tight to a connecting part (air spring cover, 8 and/or roll-off piston, 10) by means of a clamp ring (6). The connecting part (8, 10) has an attachment slot (12) having the following characteristics: (a) the slot (12) has a truncated cone-shaped cross section, (b) the base (14) of the slot (12) is cylindrical, and (c) at least one of the flanks (16a, 16b) of the slot (12) forms a linear conical form with an opening angle (?); (d) in relation to the height (Hs) of the clamp ring (6), the height (HN) of the base surface (14) of the slot (12) is in the region of ?15% to +15%, that is, 0.85?HN/HS?1.

Abstract: The pneumatic suspension apparatus 3 includes at least one pneumatic bag 4 for being attached with a vehicle between the vehicle frame and the vehicle seat for restricting the vehicle seat laterally and dampening vibrations; a regulator 6 pneumatically connected with the at least one pneumatic bag 4, where the regulator 6 adjusts the pressure in the at least one pneumatic bag 4; and a reservoir 8 pneumatically connected with the regulator 6. Optionally, a compressor 9 may be included to pressurize the reservoir 8. The compressor 9 may replace the reservoir 8 in supplying pressure to the pneumatic bag 4.

Abstract: A piston adapted for use in offset mounting conditions includes a piston body having a longitudinally-extending axis. First and second securement features are located at radially outer positions relative to the axis. The first and second securement features are also located on one diametrical side of a midplane of the piston body. A plurality of support walls extends from the diametrically opposite side of the piston body toward the securement features. A gas spring assembly including such a piston is also included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combined pneumatic bellow (14) for a pneumatic suspension (10), wherein an axle-sided area (18) of pneumatic bellow (14) comprises, in a base state, a preshaped adapted from 928) and said adapted form (28) is embodied in such a manner that the axle-sided area (18) can be arranged on a protruding part (30) of a plunger 914) and the axle-sided area (18) is configured in such a manner that, in the event of the axle-sided area 918) moving towards a frame-sided area (16) of the pneumatic bellow (14), the axle-sided area (18) adapts to the adapted form (28). The invention also relates to a pneumatic suspension, a vehicle axle system wherein the inventive pneumatic bellow is used and to a method for producing said pneumatic bellow.

Abstract: An end member assembly includes a first end member and a second end member. An air spring assembly can be formed using an end member assembly on one end thereof. A method is also described.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension strut and air spring combination having a simplified means of attaching and sealing the upper end of the air suspension sleeve around the strut is provided, wherein an inner ring is placed within the upper end of the resilient air spring sleeve, and a cap for attaching the air spring sleeve to the extendable strut rod receiving the inner ring and upper end of the spring sleeve. The cap is subsequently crimped, retaining and sealing the upper end of the air spring sleeve between the inner ring and the cap. The sealed assembled end yields fewer parts for assembly as well as a clear upper outer surface of the cap, decreasing the risk for sources of corrosion to collect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an air spring sleeve comprising: an outer layer, at least one reinforcing layer, and an inner layer that form the sleeve; the outer layer and the inner layer are formed of an elastomeric composition, with the proviso that the elastomeric composition does not comprise epichlorohydrin; and the at least one reinforcing layer comprises a plurality of reinforcing elements disposed between a layer of the elastomeric composition, wherein the elastomeric composition of the at least one reinforcing layer is identical to the elastomeric composition of the outer layer and the inner layer.

Abstract: An air spring assembly for a vehicle includes a spring seat adapted to be secured to vehicle structure of the vehicle. The spring seat has a post extending therefrom. The air spring assembly includes an inflatable air spring having a mounting cap for attachment to the spring seat. The mounting cap has a cavity extending therein to receive the post. The air spring assembly further includes a retaining member extending through the mounting cap and over the post to prevent the post from exiting the cavity to attach the mounting cap to the spring seat.

Abstract: An air spring including a spring seat, and a flexible sleeve connected to the spring seat. The flexible sleeve forms a compression chamber and includes a lobe that rolls along a surface of the spring seat during compression of the flexible sleeve. An annular barrier is disposed on the spring seat between the lobe of the flexible sleeve and the surface of the spring seat to deflect debris and ice from becoming lodged or trapped in the spring seat that may damage the flexible sleeve.

Abstract: A sensing and communication system includes a transceiver broadcasting an electromagnetic wave, a transponder supported on an associated structural member at a distance from the transceiver that receives the electromagnetic wave, and a sensor adjacent the transponder and in communication therewith. The sensor being operable to sense an input acting on the associated structural member and communicate a signal corresponding to the input to the transponder. The transponder is adapted to induce a modulation of the electromagnetic wave in relation to at least one of the sensor signal and the distance between the transceiver and the transponder. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An impact attenuation bag has a height-reducing structure in the form of an internal rib that draws the upper and lower surfaces of the bag closer together, reducing the overall height of the bag when inflated as compared with the same bag in the absence of the rib. This gives the bag a flatter resting shape that provides significant performance enhancement by increasing the initial ground contact area and lowering the vehicle assembly center of gravity. As a result, the moment arm is reduced making the payload less likely to roll over. The rib may be a fabric sheet or cord laced in a criss-cross or other lacing pattern that extends from the top of the bag to the bottom.

Abstract: An air spring spacer for use in mounting an associated air spring in spaced relation to an associated vehicle component. The air spring spacer includes a spacer body, a first indexing feature, and a second indexing feature complementary to the first indexing feature. The indexing features providing for self-alignment of the spacer in a predetermined orientation upon the application of an axial force. A kit is also described.

Abstract: An air spring assembly including a first end member that includes a side wall, and a second end member spaced from the first end member. A flexible sleeve includes a sleeve wall and opposing open ends secured on the first and second end members. First and second retaining member are used to secure one open end of the flexible sleeve on the associated end member. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An air spring assembly, for use on an associated vehicle suspension system having a mounting member and a damping member, includes spaced apart first and second end members. A flexible wall is secured on the first and second end members and defines a spring chamber therebetween. An isolator is supported on and sealingly engages the first end member. The isolator includes and isolator passage sealingly receiving the damping member. The isolator and the first end member at least partially form a first load transmission path such that a damping member load is distributed to the mounting member through the isolator and the first end member. The first end member at least partially forms a second load transmission path such that an air spring load is distributed to the mounting member through the first end member without substantial transmission through the isolator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a damping apparatus for moving furniture parts, for example doors, flaps or drawers. Such a damping apparatus of a compact construction which avoids a possible springing back movement of the furniture parts is provided in accordance with the invention in that the damping apparatus has at least two damping stages each having a cylinder having a piston longitudinally displaceable therein which exert a damping action of different strengths.

Abstract: A fluid suspension member having a flexible wall at least partially defining a fluid chamber and having a passage formed therethrough. A connector fitting is received within the passage, and a groove extends into the flexible wall adjacent the passage. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An air spring device characterized in that a cover encloses a pot-shaped basic component and a separate connecting component with a first connecting region for one end of a bellows. The basic component and the connecting component are in direct contact with one another. In a region of the cover there is also provided, as a separate component, a holder for a protective collar. The holder is in direct contact with the connecting component. A common tightening ring, the two ends of which are fastened to each other by a connection, hold together, from the outside and in sealing manner, the basic component, the connecting component, and the protective collar holder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an airsleeve comprising an elastomeric liner; a reinforcing layer overlaying the liner; and an elastomeric cover overlaying the reinforcing layer; the reinforcing layer comprising: i) textile fibers having distributed over surface portions thereof an RFL adhesive; and ii) a plycoat formed from a rubber composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of at least one diene-based elastomer selected from natural rubber (NR), synthetic polyisoprene rubber (IR), butadiene rubber (BR) and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR); from about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a metal salt of an ?, ?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and from about 0.2 to about 5 parts by weight of an organic peroxide.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system has a combination air spring/damper mounted between spaced first and second components of a vehicle. The damper has a fluid cylinder attached to the first vehicle component and a piston rod connected to the second vehicle component. The air spring has a piston and an end plate with an intervening flexible bellows forming an air chamber. The air spring piston is mounted on and surrounds the damper cylinder and the end plate is secured to the second vehicle component, but at a separate location from the attachment of the piston rod to distribute the loading forces at the points of attachment. A flexible sealing sleeve extends between the piston rod and an end plate opening of the air spring through which the piston rod extends. A rigid canister is mounted on the end plate of the air spring and extends about the flexible bellows and has a sealing skirt at a lower end which engages the damper cylinder.

Abstract: An air spring includes a flexible member, a roll-off piston and a cover plate. The piston includes a slot at its upper end for receiving the end of the flexible member applied with the aid of a clamp ring. The piston includes a flange for deflecting the flexible member. The outer diameter of the flange corresponds approximately to the outer diameter of the clamp ring and the roll-off diameter of the piston. The flexible member is tapered at its lower region to avoid an uncontrollable collapse in the pressureless state of the air spring or a sharp snap-in of the flexible member exiting from the attachment. The flexible member exits at approximately 90° in the radial direction from the attachment. The peripheral slot and the flange are so configured that, in the pressureless state, a clear diameter jump is present between clamping diameter and diameter of the remainder of the flexible member.

Abstract: An isolator apparatus is described to attenuate or isolate vibration. The isolator apparatus includes a fluid isolator assembly including a flexible diaphragm and a pressure chamber having a flow passage opened to the pressure chamber to provide a fluid spring. A floating isolator body including an elastomeric damping element is floatably interfaced with the flexible diaphragm of the fluid isolator assembly to isolate vibration.

Abstract: An air spring and shock absorber unit for use in vehicle suspension systems or cab suspension systems comprising a shock absorber mounted within an air spring. The lower end of the air spring bellows is attached to the air spring piston in such a manner which enables the lower end of the bellows to be disconnected from the air spring piston without damaging the crimp ring which connects the bellows to the piston.

Abstract: An air spring assembly includes a primary airbag mounted to a piston air bag such that the piston airbag provides a rolling surface for the primary airbag. A change in the piston airbag pressure changes the effective rate of the primary air spring. A relatively small change in the piston airbag volume provides a change in the spring rate of air spring assembly as the diameter of the rolloff surface is selectively modified.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an air spring and jounce shock assembly for use in an automotive vehicle suspension system. The assembly may include a base adapted to be mounted on one of an axle assembly and a suspension component, a top cap adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame, and a diaphragm disposed between and attached to the base and the top cap, with the diaphragm including an inner surface defining a first portion of a compressed air cavity. A jounce shock reaction surface defines a second portion of the compressed air cavity and is included in a one of the top cap and the base.

Abstract: A vibration isolation device including a stationary housing; a movable top plate positioned horizontally above the stationary housing; an airtight flexible member forming an airtight pressure chamber between the movable top plate and the stationary housing; a vibration-free movable base having a mounting plate portion; and a dome-shaped contacting portion, provided between opposed surfaces of the movable top plate and the mounting plate portion. The movable top plate is moved up and down by varying an internal pressure of the airtight pressure chamber. The vibration-free movable base is moved up and down via the dome-shaped contacting portion. The vibration isolation device includes a biasing device, positioned inside the airtight pressure chamber for holding the planar centers of the movable top plate and the mounting plate portion in contact with each other when the internal pressure of the airtight pressure chamber is smaller than a predetermined value.

Abstract: In a pneumatic vibration isolator that includes a housing, an upper part with a first cylindrical side wall and a lower part with a second cylindrical side wall, a pneumatic spring is disposed in an annular gap between the first and the second cylindrical side wall and which opposes radially directed relative movements between the upper part and the lower part and a bearing in axial direction between the upper part and the lower part which permits relative movements of the upper part and the lower part in radial direction such that the stiffness and or the damping of the pneumatic spring are controlled or changed from the outside by means of a pressure control or respectively an adjustable throttle that are part of a pneumatic line system connected to the pneumatic spring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damper arrangement, in particular an air spring strut, comprising a shock absorber having an essentially cylindrical housing and an air spring with a working space which is under internal pressure, and comprising an additional volume which can be connected to the working space via a closable flow duct. It is proposed to enclose the additional volume by a hollow body which surrounds the shock absorber which can be fastened thereto and is formed from an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, which is connected to the latter and, in particular, is arranged concentrically.

Abstract: An air spring rolling-lobe flexible member is made of elastomeric material and has at least two layers of intersecting reinforcement filaments. The reinforcement filaments are arranged in an essentially parallel manner to each other at an angle between 40° and 80° to the direction of the periphery of the rolling-lobe flexible member. At least one component quantity of the reinforcement filaments (1, 2) within one layer exhibits another strength compared to the remaining component quantity thereof.

Abstract: A vibration damper includes a damping element and a pneumatic spring, where the damping element has a container tube, a fastening part, and a piston rod, and where the pneumatic spring consists of a spring bellows acting as a roll bellows, an outer tube connected to the mass whose vibrations are to be minimized, and a roll-over tube carrying a roll-over profile. The spring bellows forms one boundary of an elastic space filled with a pressurized gas, whereas the roll-over tube seals off the gas space from the container tube and is attached thereto. A stamped and formed support ring, which supports the roll-over tube on the container tube and serves to suppress tilting movements, is installed between the container tube and the roll-over tube.

Abstract: An improved airspring assembly includes a collapsible support member disposed within the pressurizable chamber of an airspring having a flexible sidewall. The support member is configured such that it extends and collapses along a longitudinal axis of the chamber responsive to pressurization and depressurization of the chamber, respectively. The support member also is configured such that it retains a substantially rigid outer perimeter, thereby restricting movement of the chamber's flexible sidewall toward the longitudinal axis when the chamber is depressurized. The support member also is configured such that it does not interfere with the full stroke of the airspring.

Abstract: A vehicle air spring assembly having a pair of spaced end members which sealingly engage a flexible bladder to form an internal air chamber having an internal volume. One of the end members is a bead plate which has an annular outer end portion which is crimped to the bladder to provide an air tight seal therebetween. The end plate has a recessed portion located between the outer end portion which projects into the air chamber to reduce the volume of the air chamber to change the spring characteristic of the air spring. A plurality of reinforcing gussets extend between the recessed portion of the bead plate and a surrounding upstanding wall which extends between the outer end portion and recessed portion to enable the bead plate to be clamped by fasteners against an adjacent vehicle component and resist deformation when subjected to internal pressure.

Abstract: An air spring (1) has a cylindrical flexible sleeve (2) secured at each end to form a fluid chamber (14). One end (6) of the sleeve (2) is secured to a retainer (8). The retainer (8) has a ribbed reinforcement structure (16) which allows the air spring (1) to be directly mounted to a moveable part of a vehicle or other machinery. The retainer (8) has an extending mounting structure (13) on one side of the reinforcement structure (16) and a bead-seating surface (12) adjacent to the reinforcement structure (16).

Abstract: An air spring having a relatively low and a relatively high spring height includes a retainer, a base housing, an elastomeric sleeve secured to the retainer at a first end and secured to the base housing at a lower end to form a chamber, the elastomeric sleeve expanding from a relatively collapsed configuration at the low air spring height into an expanded configuration at the high air spring height. A confined bladder is disposed within the chamber, the bladder being inflatable to displace a variable portion of an expanded volume within the sleeve chamber at the high air spring height. The spring rate of the air spring is adjusted by an adjustment to the volume of air displaced by the inflated bladder within the sleeve chamber and by overpressurizing the bladder relative to the air spring sleeve, whereby the air spring is adapted to provide a relatively low spring rate at the lower height and a relatively high spring rate at the higher height.

Abstract: A rolling-lobe air spring (2) includes a cover (cover plate, 6-I or 6-II), a roll-off piston (8) and a rolling-lobe flexible member (4). A support bell (16-I or 16-II) is provided in order to solve stability problems. The support bell (16-I or 16-II) is rigidly connected to the cover (6-I or 6-II) in order to provide a guide of high stiffness to the rolling-lobe flexible member. The support bell (16-I or 16-II) is rigidly connected to the cover (6-I or 6-II) and can be arranged within or outside of the cover (6-I or 6-II). For an inner-lying support bell (16-I) the upper end of the rolling-lobe flexible member is attached to the throat region (18-I) of the support bell (16-I) with the aid of a clamp ring (12-I) applied from the outside. For an outside-lying support bell (16-II), the throat region (18-II) of the support bell (16-II) is deformed against the upper end of the rolling-lobe flexible member and against a support ring (12-II) disposed therebelow.

Abstract: A double rolling-lobe flexible member spring arrangement (2) includes two coaxial spring components (4a and 4b) which are arranged opposed to each other. The spring components essentially each include a rolling-lobe flexible member (6a and 6b) and respective roll-off pistons (8a and 8b). The two rolling-lobe flexible members (6 and 6b) define a common double rolling-lobe flexible member (6) and the two spring components (4a and 4b) have a common outer jacket (10). A reliable effective fixing of the flexible member (6) to the inner side of the outer jacket (10) is ensured. To provide this fixation, the double rolling-lobe flexible member (6) has a support ring (14) lying centrally on the inner side thereof and this support ring has a radial recess (16) on its periphery. The outer jacket (10) has a peripherally-extending raised portion at its inner periphery which engages into the recess (16) of the support ring (14) and defines a clamp contour.

Abstract: A side load compensating air spring piston having an elliptical cross-section. The side load compensating air spring comprises an air spring sleeve forming a chamber and having a rolling lobe. One end of the sleeve is attached to a tilted end cap for side load compensation. The other end of the sleeve has a rolling lobe engaged with a piston elliptical outer surface. The piston elliptical outer surface is disposed at a 90° angle to an elliptical stress distribution in the sleeve, thereby rendering the stress distribution uniform in the sleeve rolling lobe portion as it rolls on the piston.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing the spring rate of an air spring is disclosed by providing a heat sink within the working chamber of the air spring. The heat sink, in effect, reduces the ratio of specific heats, gamma, of the spring medium, e.g. air, located within the air spring, which in turn, reduces the spring rate. In one embodiment, the heat sink is a plurality of polymeric or elastomeric fibers configured as a stable fiber, commonly referred to fiber fill. The fibers used for the heat sink may include longitudinally extending bores to increase the exposed surface to weight ratio of the fiber, and/or may have a friction reducing coating that resists matting and provides airiness to the fibers. In an example provided herein, the heat sink dramatically reduced the spring rate of the air spring, especially at an operational frequency over one (1) hertz.

Abstract: A suspension system includes a longitudinal member, an air spring, a damper and an axle assembly. The air spring is not directly attached to the chassis but is mounted to contact a locating plate attached to the chassis. The locating plate includes a lip such that the locating plate is of a frustum configuration that laterally locates and self aligns the air spring upon pivotal movement and re-alignment of the air spring with the chassis. Preferably, the suspension system includes a protective skirt which aids in bringing the air cell into a correct position with the locating plate. In addition the axle assembly extends away from the chassis at a speed restricted by the damper such that the anti-vacuum system can equalize the pressure within the air cell.

Abstract: A shock absorber includes a damping element and an air spring, the damping element having a container tube, a fixing part and a piston rod. The air spring has a spring bellows acting as a rolling bellows, an outer tube connected to a mass to be held with little oscillation, and a rolling tube bearing a rolling profile. The spring bellows bounds a gas chamber provided with a gas filling under pressure, while the rolling tube seals off the gas chamber with respect to the container tube and is fixed to the latter in the axial direction. Between the container tube and the rolling tube there is arranged a compression stop cap having three webs and thickened ends, which serve as a stop on the container tube for the rolling tube and to dissipate the radial force component acting on the latter.

Abstract: An attenuator apparatus has an outer housing with a first chamber filled with a first fluid, and a bellows member of elastomeric material mounted in the first chamber and having a second chamber filled with a second fluid, the bellows member having a first end facing away from the first chamber. A piston is slidably mounted in the housing at the first end of the bellows member for acting on the bellows member in response to a force applied to the piston so as to expand the bellows member in the first chamber and cushion the force. The bellows member returns to its original configuration and biases the piston back in a second direction opposite to the first direction on removal of the force.

Abstract: An air spring (4) includes an air spring cover (8), a roll-off piston (10) and an air spring flexible member (14). The flexible member (14) is attached between the cover (8) and the piston (10) by clamp rings (12a, 12b). An ancillary spring pot (28) accommodates a compression stop (30). The connection of the ancillary pot (28) on the air spring cover (8) is realized in that the air spring cover (8) is made of sheet metal and has a side facing toward the interior space (22) of the air spring. On this side, the air spring cover has a hollow-cylindrical region with a support (24) for the press-fit accommodation of the ancillary spring pot (28). The diameter of the hollow-cylindrical region of the air spring cover (8) is slightly greater than the diameter of the ancillary spring pot (28). The hollow-cylindrical region includes a peripherally-extending groove (26) for accommodating an outwardly formed edge (34) of the pot (28).

Abstract: In a suspension of a vehicle wheel on a vehicle body, including a spring element for accommodating the compressive forces acting between the vehicle wheel and vehicle body and with a linear actuator for adjusting the kinematics and the distance between the vehicle wheel and the vehicle body, the spring element and the linear actuator include at least one tubular contraction element with at least one hydraulic or pneumatic or hydropneumatic pressure chamber enclosed in a casing, which is designed in such a way that a pressure rise in the pressure chamber widens the casing radially and shortens it axially.