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WO2008082305A1
WO2008082305A1 PCT/NO2006/000500 NO2006000500W WO2008082305A1 WO 2008082305 A1 WO2008082305 A1 WO 2008082305A1 NO 2006000500 W NO2006000500 W NO 2006000500W WO 2008082305 A1 WO2008082305 A1 WO 2008082305A1
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Trygve Ruste
Torbjørn HØILAND
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D53/00—Making other particular articles
    • B21D53/88—Making other particular articles other parts for vehicles, e.g. cowlings, mudguards
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G7/00—Pivoted suspension arms; Accessories thereof
    • B60G7/001—Suspension arms, e.g. constructional features
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2206/00—Indexing codes related to the manufacturing of suspensions: constructional features, the materials used, procedures or tools
    • B60G2206/01—Constructional features of suspension elements, e.g. arms, dampers, springs
    • B60G2206/10—Constructional features of arms
    • B60G2206/124—Constructional features of arms the arm having triangular or Y-shape, e.g. wishbone
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2206/00—Indexing codes related to the manufacturing of suspensions: constructional features, the materials used, procedures or tools
    • B60G2206/01—Constructional features of suspension elements, e.g. arms, dampers, springs
    • B60G2206/70—Materials used in suspensions
    • B60G2206/71—Light weight materials
    • B60G2206/7102—Aluminium alloys
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2206/00—Indexing codes related to the manufacturing of suspensions: constructional features, the materials used, procedures or tools
    • B60G2206/01—Constructional features of suspension elements, e.g. arms, dampers, springs
    • B60G2206/80—Manufacturing procedures
    • B60G2206/81—Shaping
    • B60G2206/8105—Shaping by extrusion

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  • the present invention relates to a vehicle module and more particularly a control arm or A-arm being suitable for use in a vehicle suspension system.
  • the invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a control arm.
  • Control arms used in the vehicle suspension system are normally made in steel, a steel alloy, aluminium or an aluminium ally.
  • Control arms can be made in steel by forgings or stampings, which are well known techniques.
  • Steel has a limited formability, which may lead to complicated production processes.
  • steel constructions generally have an elevated weight compared to light metal constructions. This is a disadvantage in vehicle suspension systems where the movable weight should be left to a minimum to improve road-handling properties.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a control arm according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a control ami according to the invention.
  • Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a work piece.
  • Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a work piece.
  • Fig. 5a-5c shows a first, second and third embodiment of a control arm according to the present invention.
  • Figs. 6a to 6i show the cross sections of embodiments of possible work pieces.
  • Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of a washer suitable to be used with the present invention.
  • Fig. 8 shows a cross sectional view of the washer mounted in a wall section.
  • Fig. 1 and 2 shows a perspective view of a first and a second embodiment of a control ami 1 according to the invention.
  • the control arms according to the invention are made from a profiled work piece, preferably an extruded aluminium profile.
  • Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a work piece 6 suitable for forming a control arm 1 according to the first embodiment of the control arm.
  • the work piece is a specially designed profile made of extruded aluminium or an aluminium alloy.
  • the work piece 6 according to this first embodiment is formed as a base wall element 2 provided with a number of sidewalls 3 being perpendicular or mainly perpendicular to the base wall.
  • the cross section of the profile is formed as two symmetrical halves having two perpendicular walls each interconnected by an intermediate section 5.
  • control arm 1 a part of the intermediate section 5 of the base wall element 2 is removed or cut away thereby forming two free end sections 4 of one part of the work piece, while a second part of the work piece at this stage is maintained with the original cross section.
  • the two free end sections 4 are plastically deformed to form two arms with a predefined free space there between, see fig. 1. That is, the two end sections of the work piece according to the first embodiment is bent out from the length axis of the work piece thereby making arm sections 4 in a shape resembling a horseshoe.
  • the control ami as a whole will at this stage of the process, has a shape somewhere between a Y and a horseshoe.
  • the free space between the two end sections can easily be customized to each specific application of the control arm during the forming process.
  • a spring leg is arranged in the free space between the end sections.
  • Holes 8 are provided in the edge area of the arm sections 4. These holes are connected to other elements of the wheel suspension system of the vehicle (not shown).
  • the remaining part of the intermediate section 5 will form a web 9 between the two arm sections 4.
  • a hole 10 is provided in the web 9.
  • a bearing (not shown) is arranged in the hole 10 forming a further connection between the control arm and the rest of the wheel suspension system. The base wall and sidewalls can be trimmed to remove any redundant material from the control ami.
  • One advantage of the present invention is that a control arm or A-arm is provided by forming an especially designed extruded profile into the final arm using a limited number of simple work operations. As the control arm is fomied from an extruded profile, it is possible to purpose-make control arms with a great variety of qualities and from both open and closed profiles.
  • Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of a control arm according to the invention.
  • Fig. 4 shows a work piece 6 suitable for fomiing the second embodiment of the control arm having a base wall element 2 and two sidewalls 3 being perpendicular or mainly perpendicular to the base wall.
  • the work piece 6 is pre-cut removing excess material from the base wall element 5, however leaving material which will later form a central region 11 wherein a hole 10 can be arranged.
  • the work piece is plastically defomied along the length axis of the work piece making a work piece with a shape resembling a horseshoe or an arc.
  • the first and second arm sections 4 are thus fomied in the work piece see fig. 2.
  • the sidewalls 3 and base wall 5 are trimmed to customize the shape and dimensions of the control arm 1.
  • Holes 8, 10 are provided in the work piece at the edge area of the ami sections 4 and in the central region 11 of the control arm.
  • control arm When the control arm is formed from an extruded profile, there are almost infinite possibilities for forming the sidewalls and the base wall including extra ribs or other strengthening elements on the control arm. It is also possible to provide work pieces with a great variety when it comes to number of sidewalls, dimensions of base wall(s) and side wall(s). By choosing the first or second forming direction, the designer is free to adjust the thickness of each wall element, the height of the perpendicular walls, the width of the web or distance between the side walls in the ami sections etc. Even if the embodiments shown have perpendicular or mainly perpendicular side walls, it should be obvious to a person skilled in the art, that it is also possible to provide sidewalls being tilted in relation to the base wall.
  • control arm is formed from as one integral element; thereby eliminating problems related to bolts and bolt connections, HAZ-related problems in connection with welded connections etc.
  • Fig. 5a-5c shows examples of embodiments of a control ami according to the present invention.
  • the amis according to fig. 5 a and 5b are formed from a work piece having one base wall and four perpendicular sidewalls.
  • the base wall is partly removed and the free ends of the sidewall portions are plastically deformed.
  • the holes made at the end sections of the arm sections will also partly remove the base wall in the end sections.
  • predefined parts of the sidewalls and base wall at the web section are cut or otherwise trimmed and provided with a hole. If desirable the number of holes provided on the control arm can be altered in relation to the function and surrounds of the control arm when mounted in a vehicle.
  • the ami according to fig. 5c is formed from a work piece having one base wall and two perpendicular sidewalls.
  • the work piece is bent to form an arc, the base wall and sidewalls are cut or trimmed and holes are provided at the end sections and at a central part of the arc.
  • control arm according to the invention can have other designs as well.
  • Figs. 6a to 6i show different embodiments of possible work pieces that can be used with the present invention.
  • the control arm is made from extruded profiles, there are almost infinite possibilities in varying the number of base walls and sidewalls. Thereby, it is possible to design each control ami with an almost perfect adaptation for each specific use.
  • galvanic corrosion in the contact area between the elements, for example between the aluminium in a vehicle part and steel in bolts and fasteners.
  • bushings or other metal elements for example of steel, are connected to the control arm.
  • the washer is made in stainless steel and comprises an annular plate section 21 and a ring section 22.
  • Fig. 8 shows a cross sectional view of the washer mounted in a wall section.
  • the ring section 21 in pressed into a hole (8, 10).
  • the plate section 21 will abut onto the surface of the wall around the hole. If a steel element is introduced in the hole, the corrosion-inhibiting washer will provide a galvanic protection between the extruded control arm profile and the steel element.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a control arm (1) comprising arm sections (4) and an intermediate section (11). The control arm is made as one integral piece from a processed work piece, preferably from an extruded profile provided with a base wall element (2) and at least one perpendicular side wall (3). A first part of the work piece constitutes the arm sections and a second part constitutes the intermediate section. The arm sections are formed as an arc with a free space there-between. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing such control arm (1) comprising the steps of: - extruding a profile comprising at least one base wall and at least one wall standing perpendicular on the base wall, - cutting work pieces of predefined length from the profile, - cutting excess material from the base wall element, - plastically forming each work piece, - trimming at least a part of the walls of the work piece, - providing the work piece with holes.

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CONTROL ARM
The present invention relates to a vehicle module and more particularly a control arm or A-arm being suitable for use in a vehicle suspension system. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a control arm.
Control arms used in the vehicle suspension system are normally made in steel, a steel alloy, aluminium or an aluminium ally. Control arms can be made in steel by forgings or stampings, which are well known techniques. Steel has a limited formability, which may lead to complicated production processes. Furthermore, steel constructions generally have an elevated weight compared to light metal constructions. This is a disadvantage in vehicle suspension systems where the movable weight should be left to a minimum to improve road-handling properties.
In addition, lightweight elements for vehicles have become an important issue, as there is an increasing demand for environmentally friendly vehicles. Due to this, among other aspects such as corrosion resistance, it is expedient to use aluminium or aluminium alloys which normally result in lighter modules and which generally exhibit improved forming properties compared with steel.
It is known to manufacture control amis in aluminium or aluminium alloys using hydro forming or forging. These are complicated techniques involving several process steps due to the involved manufacturing processes. As there is an increasing demand for weight saving in vehicle industry, there is also a need for finding a simplified manufacturing process for lightweight vehicle parts of for example aluminium or aluminium alloys.
In many known manufacturing processes for making car parts, there is also a need for additional welding or other thermo mechanical processing of the work piece. This may lead to heat affected zones with less advantageous material properties, which again may decrease fatigue properties of the car parts. As a car in use will be exposed to fatigue load and vibrations, it will be advantageous to avoid an undesired distribution of material properties over the vehicle parts by controlling or minimizing the use welding or other local heating processes.
It is an object of the present invention to present an improved control arm where the above-mentioned inconveniences are eliminated and minimized. Further objects and advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to drawings where:
Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a control arm according to the invention. Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a control ami according to the invention.
Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a work piece.
Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a work piece.
Fig. 5a-5c shows a first, second and third embodiment of a control arm according to the present invention.
Figs. 6a to 6i show the cross sections of embodiments of possible work pieces.
Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of a washer suitable to be used with the present invention.
Fig. 8 shows a cross sectional view of the washer mounted in a wall section.
Fig. 1 and 2 shows a perspective view of a first and a second embodiment of a control ami 1 according to the invention. The control arms according to the invention are made from a profiled work piece, preferably an extruded aluminium profile. The embodiments will now be further explained in further details.
Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a work piece 6 suitable for forming a control arm 1 according to the first embodiment of the control arm. The work piece is a specially designed profile made of extruded aluminium or an aluminium alloy. The work piece 6 according to this first embodiment is formed as a base wall element 2 provided with a number of sidewalls 3 being perpendicular or mainly perpendicular to the base wall. The cross section of the profile is formed as two symmetrical halves having two perpendicular walls each interconnected by an intermediate section 5.
To form the control arm 1, a part of the intermediate section 5 of the base wall element 2 is removed or cut away thereby forming two free end sections 4 of one part of the work piece, while a second part of the work piece at this stage is maintained with the original cross section. The two free end sections 4 are plastically deformed to form two arms with a predefined free space there between, see fig. 1. That is, the two end sections of the work piece according to the first embodiment is bent out from the length axis of the work piece thereby making arm sections 4 in a shape resembling a horseshoe. The control ami as a whole will at this stage of the process, has a shape somewhere between a Y and a horseshoe. The free space between the two end sections can easily be customized to each specific application of the control arm during the forming process. When mounting the control ami according to the invention in a vehicle, a spring leg is arranged in the free space between the end sections. Holes 8 are provided in the edge area of the arm sections 4. These holes are connected to other elements of the wheel suspension system of the vehicle (not shown).
The remaining part of the intermediate section 5 will form a web 9 between the two arm sections 4. A hole 10 is provided in the web 9. A bearing (not shown) is arranged in the hole 10 forming a further connection between the control arm and the rest of the wheel suspension system. The base wall and sidewalls can be trimmed to remove any redundant material from the control ami.
One advantage of the present invention is that a control arm or A-arm is provided by forming an especially designed extruded profile into the final arm using a limited number of simple work operations. As the control arm is fomied from an extruded profile, it is possible to purpose-make control arms with a great variety of qualities and from both open and closed profiles.
Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of a control arm according to the invention. Fig. 4 shows a work piece 6 suitable for fomiing the second embodiment of the control arm having a base wall element 2 and two sidewalls 3 being perpendicular or mainly perpendicular to the base wall.
To form a control ami according to the second embodiment, the work piece 6 is pre-cut removing excess material from the base wall element 5, however leaving material which will later form a central region 11 wherein a hole 10 can be arranged. To further form the control arm according to the second embodiment of the invention, the work piece is plastically defomied along the length axis of the work piece making a work piece with a shape resembling a horseshoe or an arc. The first and second arm sections 4 are thus fomied in the work piece see fig. 2. The sidewalls 3 and base wall 5 are trimmed to customize the shape and dimensions of the control arm 1. Holes 8, 10 are provided in the work piece at the edge area of the ami sections 4 and in the central region 11 of the control arm.
When the control arm is formed from an extruded profile, there are almost infinite possibilities for forming the sidewalls and the base wall including extra ribs or other strengthening elements on the control arm. It is also possible to provide work pieces with a great variety when it comes to number of sidewalls, dimensions of base wall(s) and side wall(s). By choosing the first or second forming direction, the designer is free to adjust the thickness of each wall element, the height of the perpendicular walls, the width of the web or distance between the side walls in the ami sections etc. Even if the embodiments shown have perpendicular or mainly perpendicular side walls, it should be obvious to a person skilled in the art, that it is also possible to provide sidewalls being tilted in relation to the base wall. It is also possible to provide undulated or otherwise curved wall elements, if desirable as long as the formability of the work piece is maintained. The control arm is formed from as one integral element; thereby eliminating problems related to bolts and bolt connections, HAZ-related problems in connection with welded connections etc.
Fig. 5a-5c shows examples of embodiments of a control ami according to the present invention. The amis according to fig. 5 a and 5b are formed from a work piece having one base wall and four perpendicular sidewalls. The base wall is partly removed and the free ends of the sidewall portions are plastically deformed. The holes made at the end sections of the arm sections will also partly remove the base wall in the end sections. A web section of the work piece at the opposite end in relation to the end sections, maintain mainly undeformed. To form the final design of the control arm, predefined parts of the sidewalls and base wall at the web section are cut or otherwise trimmed and provided with a hole. If desirable the number of holes provided on the control arm can be altered in relation to the function and surrounds of the control arm when mounted in a vehicle.
The ami according to fig. 5c is formed from a work piece having one base wall and two perpendicular sidewalls. The work piece is bent to form an arc, the base wall and sidewalls are cut or trimmed and holes are provided at the end sections and at a central part of the arc.
Even if the embodiments described above are provided with a base wall and two or more side walls, it should be apparent for a person skilled in the ait, that a control arm according to the invention can have other designs as well.
Figs. 6a to 6i show different embodiments of possible work pieces that can be used with the present invention. As the control arm is made from extruded profiles, there are almost infinite possibilities in varying the number of base walls and sidewalls. Thereby, it is possible to design each control ami with an almost perfect adaptation for each specific use. When combining elements of different metals, there is always a possibility of galvanic corrosion in the contact area between the elements, for example between the aluminium in a vehicle part and steel in bolts and fasteners. When using a control arm according to the invention, there is a possibility of galvanic corrosion if bushings or other metal elements, for example of steel, are connected to the control arm. It is therefore advisable to protect the connection with a corrosion-inhibiting washer 20 as shown in fig. 7. The washer is made in stainless steel and comprises an annular plate section 21 and a ring section 22. Fig. 8 shows a cross sectional view of the washer mounted in a wall section. The ring section 21 in pressed into a hole (8, 10). The plate section 21 will abut onto the surface of the wall around the hole. If a steel element is introduced in the hole, the corrosion-inhibiting washer will provide a galvanic protection between the extruded control arm profile and the steel element.

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1. A control arm ( 1 ) comprising arm sections (4) and an intermediate section (11), the control arm is provided with holes (8,10), characterised in that the control arm is made as one integral piece from a processed work piece, preferably from an extruded profile provided with a base wall element (2) and at least one perpendicular side wall (3), a first part of the work piece constitute the arm sections and a second part constitute the intermediate section, the arm sections are formed as an arc with a free space there between.
2. A control arm according to claim 1, characterised in that holes (8, 10) are provided at the arm sections and the intermediate section.
3. A control arm according to claim 1, characterised in that the extruded profile is provided with two or more side walls (3).
L\ , A control arm according to claim 1 , characterised in that the cross section of the arm sections (4) is similar.
c, Process for manufacturing a control arm (1) comprising an intermediate section (11) and two arm sections (4) from an extruded profile provided with a base wall element and at least one perpendicular side wall, comprising the steps of: - extruding profile comprising at least one base wall and at least one wall standing perpendicular on the base wall,
- cutting work pieces of predefined length from the profile,
- cutting excess material from the base wall element,
- plastically forming each work piece, - trimming at least a part of the walls of the work piece,
- providing the work piece with holes.
(c Process for manufacturing a control arm according to claim 4, wherein the work piece is plastically formed along the length axis of the work piece, thereby making an arc shaped control arm. ■9. Process for manufacturing a control arm according to claim 4, wherein end sections are made in the work piece, where after the end sections are bent outwards, forming an arc shaped control arm.
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