Underslung type

Here the leaf spring runs under and the frame over the rear axle

In the " American Underslung " models , the spring is above the rear axle, but here the frame runs below the rear axle and is bent upwards at the attachment points of the leaf springs.

Underslung frame under the rear axle, the spring is also installed under the axle (curved band next to the frame)

The term is used in automotive engineering to describe chassis . Underslung comes from English and means: underpinned, hanging. For example, Underslung leaf springs run below the axle and the axle beam is attached to the top to lower the attachment points, lower the vehicle's center of gravity and make better use of the vehicle body . However, the ground clearance is reduced. In the early passenger cars , the axle beams ran below the leaf springs.

The name "underslung" was approved by the US American Motors Company in Indianapolis for the automotive model underslung American used the manufactured and in the model years 1905 to 1914 in which the frame front and went back under the axle. In order to achieve adequate ground clearance, the wheels were relatively large. In addition, Stabilia used Underslung frames as early as 1907 or 1908.

literature

• Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 .

Individual evidence

1. ^ ^{A b c} Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 .