FR2949384A1 - VEHICLE COMPRISING A SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY - Google Patents

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FR2949384A1
FR2949384A1 FR0955906A FR0955906A FR2949384A1 FR 2949384 A1 FR2949384 A1 FR 2949384A1 FR 0955906 A FR0955906 A FR 0955906A FR 0955906 A FR0955906 A FR 0955906A FR 2949384 A1 FR2949384 A1 FR 2949384A1
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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un véhicule, notamment un véhicule automobile, comportant un train de roues comportant : deux porte-moyeux (3) sur lesquels viennent se fixer les roues et une liaison mécanique reliant les portes moyeux à la structure du véhicule, deux amortisseurs (8) constitués d'un corps (83) et d'une tige (84) montée coulissante dans le corps (83), deux ressorts de suspension hélicoïdaux (9) entre la caisse et le train, avec chaque ressort (9) positionnés autour d'une extrémité (12) de chaque amortisseur (8) et s'étend entre une première surface d'appui solidaire de chaque amortisseur (8) et une seconde surface d'appui solidaire de chaque extrémité de la liaison mécanique reliée aux porte-moyeux (3) ou solidaire de chaque porte-moyeu (3).The present invention relates to a vehicle, especially a motor vehicle, comprising a wheel train comprising: two hub carriers (3) on which are fixed the wheels and a mechanical connection connecting the hub doors to the vehicle structure, two dampers ( 8) consisting of a body (83) and a rod (84) slidably mounted in the body (83), two helical suspension springs (9) between the body and the train, with each spring (9) positioned around one end (12) of each damper (8) and extends between a first bearing surface secured to each damper (8) and a second bearing surface integral with each end of the mechanical linkage connected to the carriers. hubs (3) or integral with each hub-carrier (3).

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Véhicule comportant un ensemble ressort amortisseur L'invention concerne un véhicule, notamment un véhicule automobile, comportant un train de roues dont l'essieu est fixé au châssis du véhicule ; un ressort de suspension étant positionné entre l'essieu et le châssis du véhicule. Un tel essieu, pouvant faire partie d'un train arrière d'un véhicule, est décrit dans le document EP 316 711 où le châssis, sur lequel est fixé l'essieu, comporte deux parties : une première partie intermédiaire, généralement appelée faux châssis , sur laquelle vient se fixer l'essieu, et une seconde partie, formée par la structure du véhicule. Un ressort de suspension est interposé entre un bras inférieur de suspension de l'essieu et une coupelle solidaire du faux châssis. Un tel positionnement du ressort permet d'optimiser le volume habitable du véhicule et notamment la largeur du coffre à bagages en positionnant le ressort sous celui-ci. Un tel positionnement permet aussi d'isoler facilement la structure du véhicule des vibrations transmises par le ressort lors du roulage du véhicule en isolant le faux châssis de la structure du véhicule par l'intermédiaire de cales viscoélastiques. Un tel faux châssis doit cependant présenter une rigidité importante permettant de supporter les efforts transmis par le ressort de suspension. Pour diminuer le poids de ce faux châssis et ainsi alléger le véhicule, l'idéal serait de relier la fixation supérieure du ressort de suspension directement au-dessus de ce faux châssis, sur la structure du véhicule. Or, du fait du diamètre du ressort de suspension, un tel positionnement diminuerait la largeur disponible entre les roues du véhicule, ce qui, dans le cas d'un train arrière, diminuerait la largeur du coffre à bagages. L'objet de l'invention est de proposer un ensemble ressort amortisseur prenant appui entre un bras de suspension et la structure du véhicule, ne prenant plus appui contre le faux châssis, permettant d'en optimiser la masse, tout en préservant le volume habitable du véhicule. The invention relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a wheel train whose axle is fixed to the chassis of the vehicle; a suspension spring being positioned between the axle and the chassis of the vehicle. Such an axle, which can be part of a rear axle of a vehicle, is described in EP 316 711 where the frame, on which the axle is fixed, comprises two parts: a first intermediate part, generally called false chassis , on which is fixed the axle, and a second part, formed by the structure of the vehicle. A suspension spring is interposed between a lower suspension arm of the axle and a cup integral with the subframe. Such positioning of the spring optimizes the living space of the vehicle and in particular the width of the luggage compartment by positioning the spring under it. Such positioning also makes it easy to isolate the structure of the vehicle vibrations transmitted by the spring during taxiing of the vehicle by isolating the subframe of the vehicle structure by means of viscoelastic wedges. Such a false frame must, however, have a high rigidity to withstand the forces transmitted by the suspension spring. To reduce the weight of this false frame and thus lighten the vehicle, the ideal would be to connect the upper attachment of the suspension spring directly above the false frame on the vehicle structure. However, because of the diameter of the suspension spring, such positioning would reduce the width available between the wheels of the vehicle, which, in the case of a rear axle, reduce the width of the luggage compartment. The object of the invention is to provide a damping spring assembly bearing between a suspension arm and the vehicle structure, no longer bearing against the false frame, allowing to optimize the mass, while preserving the living space of the vehicle.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un véhicule, notamment un véhicule automobile, comportant un train formé de deux porte-moyeux sur lesquels viennent se fixer des roues et d'une liaison mécanique reliant les portes moyeux à la structure du véhicule, de deux amortisseurs constitués d'un corps et d'une tige montée coulissante dans le corps, de deux ressorts de suspension hélicoïdaux, avec chaque ressort positionné autour d'une extrémité de chaque amortisseur et s'étendant entre une première surface d'appui solidaire de chaque amortisseur et une seconde surface d'appui solidaire de chaque extrémité de la liaison mécanique reliée aux porte-moyeux ou solidaire de chaque porte-moyeu. Suivant une première caractéristique, la première surface d'appui est formée par une surface s'étendant radialement sur le pourtour de la surface latérale de l'amortisseur, formant une première coupelle. For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a train formed of two hub carriers on which wheels are fixed and a mechanical connection connecting the hub gates to the vehicle structure. of two dampers consisting of a body and a rod slidably mounted in the body, of two helical suspension springs, with each spring positioned around one end of each damper and extending between a first integral support surface each damper and a second support surface secured to each end of the mechanical connection connected to the hub carrier or integral with each hub carrier. According to a first feature, the first bearing surface is formed by a surface extending radially on the periphery of the lateral surface of the damper, forming a first cup.

Suivant un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, la seconde surface d'appui est formée par une surface, sensiblement en regard de la première coupelle, s'étendant latéralement du porte-moyeu, formant une seconde coupelle. Suivant un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, la liaison mécanique est formée de deux bras oscillant, chaque bras présentant une première extrémité fixée par une première articulation à la structure du véhicule et une seconde extrémité fixée par une seconde articulation à chaque porte-moyeu, la seconde surface d'appui étant formée par une surface, sensiblement en regard de la première coupelle, solidaire de chaque bras oscillant, formant une seconde coupelle. Dans ces deux modes de réalisation de l'invention, la seconde coupelle comporte des moyens de fixation permettant de fixer l'extrémité libre de la tige de l'amortisseur au porte-moyeu ou au bras oscillant. Ces moyens de fixations pouvant être formés par une chape. According to a first embodiment of the invention, the second bearing surface is formed by a surface, substantially facing the first cup, extending laterally from the hub carrier, forming a second cup. According to a second embodiment of the invention, the mechanical connection is formed of two oscillating arms, each arm having a first end fixed by a first articulation to the structure of the vehicle and a second end fixed by a second articulation to each carrier. hub, the second bearing surface being formed by a surface, substantially facing the first cup, integral with each oscillating arm, forming a second cup. In these two embodiments of the invention, the second cup comprises fixing means for fixing the free end of the damper rod to the hub carrier or the swingarm. These fastening means can be formed by a yoke.

Suivant le premier mode de réalisation, l'invention concerne aussi un porte-moyeu destiné à servir de support à une roue, apte à être fixé à une extrémité d'une liaison mécanique solidaire de la structure d'un véhicule, comportant une coupelle servant de surface d'appui inférieure à un ressort de suspension hélicoïdal, ladite coupelle comportant en outre des moyens de fixation apte à être fixés à l'extrémité libre d'une tige d'un amortisseur. Ces moyens de fixations pouvant être formés par une chape. Suivant le second mode de réalisation, l'invention concerne aussi un bras oscillant destiné à relier un porte-moyeu à la structure d'un véhicule, comportant une coupelle servant de surface d'appui inférieure à un ressort de suspension hélicoïdal, ladite coupelle comportant en outre des moyens de fixation aptes à être fixés à l'extrémité libre d'une tige d'un amortisseur. Ces moyens de fixations pouvant être formés par une chape. According to the first embodiment, the invention also relates to a hub carrier intended to serve as support for a wheel, adapted to be attached to an end of a mechanical link secured to the structure of a vehicle, comprising a cup serving lower bearing surface to a helical suspension spring, said cup further comprising fixing means adapted to be fixed to the free end of a rod of a damper. These fastening means can be formed by a yoke. According to the second embodiment, the invention also relates to an oscillating arm intended to connect a hub-carrier to the structure of a vehicle, comprising a cup serving as a lower bearing surface for a helical suspension spring, said cup comprising further fastening means adapted to be attached to the free end of a rod of a damper. These fastening means can be formed by a yoke.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques techniques de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lumière de la description qui suit en référence aux figures des dessins annexés parmi lesquelles : - La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective de la partie latérale droite d'un demi-train arrière d'un véhicule suivant l'invention ; - La figure 2 représente une vue en coupe transversale d'un bras inférieur de suspension du demi-train arrière et d'un ensemble ressort et amortisseur solidaire du bras inférieur de suspension, suivant l'invention ; et - La figure 3 représente une vue en perspective du bras inférieur de suspension du demi-train arrière, suivant l'invention. La figure 1 présente une vue en perspective d'une partie latérale droite d'un demi-train arrière d'un véhicule. Le demi-train arrière comporte deux bras de suspension, un bras de suspension inférieur 1 et un bras supérieur 2 parallèles, disposés sensiblement suivant un axe transversal du véhicule. Les bras inférieur 1 et supérieur 2 sont montés pivotant sur une traverse 4 (dont seule la moitié droite est représentée) par leurs premières extrémités. Les secondes extrémités de ces bras inférieur 1 et supérieur 2 servent de support à un porte-moyeu 3 servant de support à une roue (non représentée). Un bras longitudinal 5, disposé suivant un axe longitudinal du véhicule, complète le guidage du porte-moyeu 3. Le bras longitudinal 5 présente une première extrémité montée pivotante sur un longeronnet 6 solidaire de la structure du véhicule et une seconde extrémité reliée par des moyens de liaison de type pivot sur un des coté du porte-moyeu 3. La traverse 4 est reliée au longeronnet 6 par des supports viscoélastiques 7. La liaison pivot entre la première extrémité du bras longitudinal 5 et le longeronnet 6 comporte aussi une cale viscoélastique (non représentée) isolant la structure du véhicule des vibrations transmises par les différents éléments constituant le train arrière lors du roulage du véhicule. Other advantages and technical characteristics of the present invention will emerge more clearly in the light of the description which follows with reference to the figures of the appended drawings in which: FIG. 1 represents a perspective view of the right lateral part of a half rear-end of a vehicle according to the invention; - Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of a lower suspension arm of the rear half-axle and a spring and damper assembly integral with the lower suspension arm, according to the invention; and - Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the lower suspension arm of the rear half-train, according to the invention. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a right side portion of a rear half-train of a vehicle. The rear half-train comprises two suspension arms, a lower suspension arm 1 and a parallel upper arm 2, arranged substantially along a transverse axis of the vehicle. The lower arm 1 and upper 2 are pivotally mounted on a crossbar 4 (of which only the right half is shown) at their first ends. The second ends of these lower arm 1 and upper 2 serve to support a hub carrier 3 serving to support a wheel (not shown). A longitudinal arm 5, disposed along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, completes the guide hub carrier 3. The longitudinal arm 5 has a first end pivotally mounted on a side member 6 integral with the vehicle structure and a second end connected by means pivot-type connecting link on one side of the hub-carrier 3. The cross-member 4 is connected to the spar 6 by viscoelastic supports 7. The pivot connection between the first end of the longitudinal arm 5 and the spar 6 also comprises a viscoelastic wedge ( not shown) isolating the structure of the vehicle from the vibrations transmitted by the various elements constituting the rear train during the running of the vehicle.

La suspension de ce train arrière est assurée par un amortisseur 8 constitué d'un corps principal 83 dans lequel coulisse une tige (non visible sur cette figure). L'extrémité libre du corps principal 83, constituant l'extrémité supérieure de l'amortisseur 8, est reliée à la structure du véhicule par l'intermédiaire d'un support 81 formé de plusieurs cales élastique 81. Ces cales 81 servent à isoler la structure du véhicule des vibrations remontant le long de l'amortisseur 8 lors du roulage du véhicule. L'extrémité libre de la tige 84, constituant l'extrémité inférieure de l'amortisseur 8, est reliée au bras inférieur 1. La suspension de ce train arrière est complétée par un ressort 9, positionné autour de la tige et d'une partie du corps principal 83 de l'amortisseur 8, avec une coupelle 82, solidaire du corps 83 de l'amortisseur 8, servant d'appui supérieur au ressort 9. La partie inférieure 91 du ressort 9 étant en appui contre le bras inférieur de suspension 1. Les figures 2 et 3 représentent respectivement une vue en coupe transversale du bras inférieur 1, du ressort 9 et de l'amortisseur 8, et une vue en perspective de ce bras inférieur 1. Pour permettre l'appui de l'extrémité inférieure 91 du ressort 9 sur le bras inférieur de suspension 1, le bras inférieur 1 présente un élargissement temporaire formant une seconde coupelle 14. Le ressort 9 est ainsi en appui entre la coupelle supérieure 82 et la coupelle inférieure 14, sensiblement en regard l'une de l'autre. Le bras inférieur de suspension 1 présente un profil en forme de U, dont les parois latérales 13, formant les deux cotés du U, servent à la fois à rigidifier le bras inférieur de suspension 1 et à venir border une partie du contour de la seconde coupelle 14, maintenant latéralement le ressort 9 en position. La tige 84 (visible à la figure 2) de l'amortisseur 8, est fixée au bras inférieur de suspension 1 par des moyens de liaison 12 de type pivot. Les moyens de liaison 12 sont positionnés dans une partie sensiblement centrale de la seconde coupelle 14, avec le ressort 9 positionné autour de ces moyens de liaison 12. Les moyens de liaison 12 sont constitués d'une chape 15 solidaire du bras inférieure 1 et d'un palier 85 solidaire de l'extrémité libre de la tige 84. Un boulon 16 solidarise les moyens de liaison 12 en formant une liaison de type pivot. Le ressort 9 ainsi positionné entre le bras inférieur de suspension 1 et la coupelle 82, solidaire du corps principal 83 de l'amortisseur 8, n'est plus en appui contre la traverse 4. La traverse 4, subissant moins de contrainte, est redimensionnée en conséquence, permettant d'en diminuer la masse. Le ressort 9 toujours positionné sensiblement en dessous du longeronnet 6 ne modifie pas la largeur disponible au-dessus du longeronnet 6 entre les amortisseurs 8, préservant ainsi le volume habitable du véhicule et notamment la largeur du coffre à bagages du véhicule. Il est bien évident que les modes de réalisations qui précédent ont été donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatif et que de nombreuses variantes peuvent être envisagées sans sortir pour autant du cadre de l'invention. Notamment, un tel mode de réalisation peut aussi être adapté à un train avant de véhicule, permettant d'optimiser la largeur disponible dans le compartiment moteur. Il est aussi envisageable que la coupelle inférieure soit solidaire du porte-moyeu, diminuant ainsi les dimensions du bras inférieur de suspension. Une telle coupelle inférieure sert toujours de support inférieur à l'amortisseur, et doit rester sensiblement en regard de la coupelle supérieure solidaire du corps de l'amortisseur. Un tel montage présente surtout un avantage lorsque le bras inférieur de suspension présente une forme complexe, ne permettant pas de positionner correctement le support inférieur de l'ensemble ressort/amortisseur.20 The suspension of this rear axle is provided by a damper 8 consisting of a main body 83 in which slides a rod (not visible in this figure). The free end of the main body 83, constituting the upper end of the damper 8, is connected to the vehicle structure by means of a support 81 formed of several resilient shims 81. These wedges 81 serve to isolate the structure of the vehicle vibrations up the length of the damper 8 when driving the vehicle. The free end of the rod 84, constituting the lower end of the damper 8, is connected to the lower arm 1. The suspension of this rear axle is completed by a spring 9, positioned around the rod and a part the main body 83 of the damper 8, with a cup 82, integral with the body 83 of the damper 8, serving as an upper support for the spring 9. The lower portion 91 of the spring 9 being in abutment against the lower suspension arm 1. Figures 2 and 3 respectively show a cross-sectional view of the lower arm 1, the spring 9 and the damper 8, and a perspective view of the lower arm 1. To allow the support of the lower end 91 of the spring 9 on the lower suspension arm 1, the lower arm 1 has a temporary widening forming a second cup 14. The spring 9 is thus supported between the upper cup 82 and the lower cup 14, substantially facing one d the other. The lower suspension arm 1 has a U-shaped profile, whose side walls 13, forming the two sides of the U, serve both to stiffen the lower suspension arm 1 and to border a part of the contour of the second cup 14, now laterally the spring 9 in position. The rod 84 (visible in Figure 2) of the damper 8 is fixed to the lower suspension arm 1 by connecting means 12 of the pivot type. The connecting means 12 are positioned in a substantially central portion of the second cup 14, with the spring 9 positioned around these connecting means 12. The connecting means 12 consist of a yoke 15 secured to the lower arm 1 and a bearing 85 secured to the free end of the rod 84. A bolt 16 secures the connecting means 12 forming a pivot type connection. The spring 9 thus positioned between the lower suspension arm 1 and the cup 82, integral with the main body 83 of the damper 8, is no longer supported against the crossbar 4. The crossbar 4, undergoing less stress, is resized consequently, allowing to reduce its mass. The spring 9 still positioned substantially below the spar 6 does not change the width available above the spar 6 between the dampers 8, thus preserving the habitable volume of the vehicle including the width of the boot of the vehicle. It is obvious that the above embodiments have been given as non-limiting examples and that many variants can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, such an embodiment can also be adapted to a vehicle front train, to optimize the available width in the engine compartment. It is also conceivable that the lower cup is secured to the hub carrier, thus reducing the dimensions of the lower suspension arm. Such a lower cup still serves as a lower support for the damper, and must remain substantially opposite the upper cup secured to the body of the damper. Such an arrangement has especially an advantage when the lower suspension arm has a complex shape, not allowing to correctly position the lower support of the spring / damper assembly.

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Revendications1. Véhicule, notamment véhicule automobile, comportant un train de roues comportant : deux porte-moyeux (3) sur lesquels viennent se fixer les roues et une liaison mécanique reliant les portes moyeux à la structure du véhicule, deux amortisseurs (8) constitués d'un corps (83) et d'une tige (84) montée coulissante dans le corps (83), deux ressorts de suspension hélicoïdaux (9) entre la caisse et le train, caractérisé en ce que chaque ressort (9) est positionné autour d'une extrémité (12) de chaque amortisseur (8) et s'étend entre une première surface d'appui solidaire de chaque amortisseur (8) et une seconde surface d'appui solidaire de chaque extrémité de la liaison mécanique reliée aux porte-moyeux (3) ou solidaire de chaque porte-moyeu (3). Revendications1. Vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a set of wheels comprising: two hub carriers (3) on which the wheels are fixed and a mechanical link connecting the hub doors to the vehicle structure, two dampers (8) consisting of a body (83) and a rod (84) slidably mounted in the body (83), two helical suspension springs (9) between the body and the train, characterized in that each spring (9) is positioned around one end (12) of each damper (8) and extends between a first bearing surface secured to each damper (8) and a second bearing surface secured to each end of the mechanical link connected to the hub carriers ( 3) or integral with each hub carrier (3). 2. Véhicule suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la première surface d'appui est formée par une surface s'étendant radialement sur le pourtour de la surface latérale de l'amortisseur (8), formant une première coupelle (82). 2. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bearing surface is formed by a radially extending surface on the periphery of the side surface of the damper (8), forming a first cup (82). 3. Véhicule suivant la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la seconde surface d'appui est formée par une surface, sensiblement en regard de la première coupelle (82), s'étendant latéralement du porte-moyeu (3), formant une seconde coupelle (14). 3. Vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the second bearing surface is formed by a surface, substantially facing the first cup (82), extending laterally from the hub carrier (3), forming a second cup (14). 4. Véhicule suivant la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la liaison mécanique est formée de deux bras oscillant (1), chaque bras (1) présentant une première extrémité fixée par une première articulation à la structure du véhicule et une seconde extrémité fixée par une seconde articulation à chaque porte- moyeu (3), la seconde surface d'appui étant formée par une surface, sensiblement en regard de la première coupelle (82), solidaire de chaque bras oscillant (1), formant une seconde coupelle (14). 4. Vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the mechanical connection is formed of two oscillating arms (1), each arm (1) having a first end fixed by a first articulation to the vehicle structure and a second end fixed by a second articulation at each hub-carrier (3), the second bearing surface being formed by a surface, substantially facing the first cup (82), integral with each oscillating arm (1), forming a second cup (14); ). 5. Véhicule suivant la revendication 3 ou 4, caractérisé en ce que la seconde coupelle (14) comporte des moyens de fixation (12) permettant de fixer l'extrémité libre de la tige (84) de l'amortisseur (8) au porte-moyeu (3) ou au bras oscillant (1). 5. Vehicle according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the second cup (14) comprises fixing means (12) for fixing the free end of the rod (84) of the damper (8) to the door -moyeu (3) or swingarm (1). 6. Véhicule suivant la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que la seconde coupelle (14) comporte une chape (15). 6. Vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the second cup (14) comprises a yoke (15). 7. Bras oscillant (1) destiné à relier un porte-moyeu (3) à la structure d'un véhicule, comportant une coupelle (14) servant de surface d'appui inférieure à un ressort de suspension hélicoïdal (9), ladite coupelle (14) comportant en outre des moyens de fixation (12) apte à être fixés à l'extrémité libre d'une tige (84) d'un amortisseur (8). 7. Swingarm (1) for connecting a hub carrier (3) to the structure of a vehicle, comprising a cup (14) serving as a lower bearing surface for a helical suspension spring (9), said cup (14) further comprising fixing means (12) adapted to be fixed to the free end of a rod (84) of a damper (8). 8. Bras oscillant (1) suivant la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fixation (12) comportent une chape (15). 8. oscillating arm (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the fastening means (12) comprise a yoke (15). 9. Porte-moyeu (3) destiné à servir de support à une roue, apte à être fixé à une extrémité d'une liaison mécanique solidaire de la structure d'un véhicule, comportant une coupelle (14) servant de surface d'appui inférieure à un ressort de suspension hélicoïdal (9), ladite coupelle (14) comportant en outre des moyens de fixation (12) aptes à être fixés à l'extrémité libre d'une tige (84) d'un amortisseur (8). 9. Hub carrier (3) intended to serve as support for a wheel, adapted to be fixed at one end of a mechanical link secured to the structure of a vehicle, comprising a cup (14) serving as a bearing surface less than a helical suspension spring (9), said cup (14) further comprising fixing means (12) adapted to be fixed to the free end of a rod (84) of a damper (8). 10. Porte-moyeu (3) suivant la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fixation (12) comportent une chape (15). 10. Hub carrier (3) according to claim 9, characterized in that the fastening means (12) comprise a yoke (15).
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