Wishbones

As wishbone are in the independent suspension transversely to the direction of motor vehicles arranged handlebar designated. They guide the wheel carrier approximately in a vertical direction and transfer the transverse forces between the wheel and the vehicle body . For transmitting the longitudinal forces either additional components are required or the handlebars are carried out area (triangular or trapezoidal link), so that it wide at the vehicle body and also with non-steered wheels on the wheel support mounted to be.

A wishbone for lateral guidance of a rigid axle is the Panhard rod rotating in a vertical plane (last picture).

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  Triangular wishbone of a car

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  Wheel guidance with two wishbones

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  Triangular wishbone (1) of a driven left front wheel with MacPherson strut (only partially visible)

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  Schematic representation of the wheel suspension in the previous picture; here two-part wishbone: dark blue and magenta

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  Rigid car rear axle with Panhard rod