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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2010
Ying Zhang, Troy, MI (US);
James R. Byrne, Ii, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Alexander Zak, Moedling, AT;
Seetarama S. Kotagiri, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Nikhil Madan Yardi, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Ying Zhang, Troy, MI (US);
James R. Byrne, II, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Alexander Zak, Moedling, AT;
Seetarama S. Kotagiri, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Nikhil Madan Yardi, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Magna International Inc., Aurora, Ontario, CA;
Abstract
In one aspect, the invention is directed to a twist beam axle for a vehicle. The twist beam axle includes a twist beam and a reinforcement member. The twist beam has a longitudinal axis and has a generally concave cross-sectional shape. The reinforcement member extends longitudinally and is connected to the twist beam to form a longitudinally extending tubular form therewith. The twist beam has first and second side walls. At least one of the side walls extends outside of the tubular form. The tubular form has cross-sectional dimensions that are selected based on the vehicle on which the twist beam axle is to be used.