WO2022210580A1 - サスペンションアーム - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a suspension arm, and more particularly to a suspension arm that is one of the components that make up the suspension of a vehicle such as an automobile.
- the vehicle is equipped with suspension.
- the suspension includes suspension arms as parts that connect the vehicle body and the wheels.
- an upper arm and a lower arm correspond to suspension arms.
- the suspension arm has a main body that includes a curved portion that is curved along the longitudinal direction. Attached portions are provided at both ends of the body portion. One attached portion is used for connecting the wheel and the suspension arm. The other attached portion is used for connecting the vehicle body and the suspension arm. Therefore, in the vehicle, the suspension arm is supported at both ends (attached portions).
- Suspension arms While the vehicle is running, the suspension arm receives a load.
- Suspension arms are required to have high rigidity in order to achieve a comfortable ride.
- Suspension arms are often subjected to high compressive loads in the longitudinal direction, especially during turning and braking. For this reason, the suspension arm is particularly required to have rigidity against compressive load in the longitudinal direction.
- suspension arms consist of two formed members press-formed from steel plates.
- the two molding members have mutually symmetrical shapes, each having a wide U-shaped cross-sectional shape.
- a suspension arm having a closed cross-section is formed by arc welding the edges of two molded members together (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-262453). Since the suspension arm has a closed cross-section, the stiffness of the suspension arm is high.
- An object of the present disclosure is to provide a suspension arm that can achieve weight reduction while ensuring rigidity.
- a suspension arm includes a main body portion including a curved portion curved along a longitudinal direction and having a closed cross section, a first attached portion including a first hole, and a second attached portion including a second hole. , provided.
- the first attached portion is provided at one longitudinal end of the body portion.
- the second attached portion is provided at the other longitudinal end of the body portion.
- the body portion includes an inner sidewall, an outer sidewall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall.
- the inner side wall corresponds to the curved inner side of the curved portion.
- the outer sidewall corresponds to the curved outer side of the curve.
- the first sidewall connects one side edge of the inner sidewall and one side edge of the outer sidewall.
- the second side wall connects the other side edge of the inner side wall and the other side edge of the outer side wall, and faces the first side wall.
- the thickness of the inner sidewall is greater than the thickness of the outer sidewall.
- the lengths of the first side wall and the second side wall are greater than the lengths of the inner side wall and the outer side wall.
- weight reduction can be achieved while ensuring rigidity.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a suspension arm.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of an analysis model for explaining analysis conditions.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram summarizing the analysis results.
- 4 is a perspective view of the suspension arm of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the suspension arm shown in FIG. 4.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the suspension arm shown in FIG. 4.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view along line VII-VII of FIG.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the suspension arm of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a conventional suspension arm.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram summarizing the analysis results of the example.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the suspension arm 1A.
- the suspension arm 1 ⁇ /b>A includes a body portion 2 , a first attached portion 3 and a second attached portion 4 .
- the body portion 2 is an elongated portion of the suspension arm 1A and is arranged between the first attached portion 3 and the second attached portion 4 .
- the body portion 2 includes a curved portion 2a curved along the longitudinal direction LD.
- the longitudinal direction LD is the direction in which the body portion 2 including the curved portion 2a extends in the suspension arm 1A.
- the longitudinal direction LD is not along the straight line connecting the first attached portion 3 and the second attached portion 4 .
- the body portion 2 has a closed cross section.
- the first attached portion 3 is provided at one end of the body portion 2 in the longitudinal direction LD.
- the second attached portion 4 is provided at the other end of the body portion 2 in the longitudinal direction LD.
- the first mounting portion 3 has a first hole 5, which is used for connecting a wheel (not shown) and the suspension arm 1A.
- the second mounting portion 4 has a second hole 6, and the second hole 6 is used for connecting the vehicle body (not shown) and the suspension arm 1A.
- the suspension arm 1A is supported by a shaft member (not shown) inserted through the first hole 5 and another shaft member (not shown) inserted through the second hole 6. That is, the suspension arm 1A is supported at both ends (the first attached portion 3 and the second attached portion 4).
- the body portion 2 includes an inner side wall 2i, an outer side wall 2o, a first side wall 21, and a second side wall 22.
- the inner side wall 2i corresponds to the curved inner side of the curved portion 2a.
- the outer side wall 2o corresponds to the curved outer side of the curved portion 2a.
- the first side wall 21 connects one side edge of the inner side wall 2i and one side edge of the outer side wall 2o.
- the second side wall 22 connects the other side edge of the inner side wall 2i and the other side edge of the outer side wall 2o.
- the second side wall 22 faces the first side wall 21 .
- a closed cross section is formed by the inner side wall 2i, the outer side wall 2o, the first side wall 21, and the second side wall 22. As shown in FIG.
- a cross-sectional shape of the main body 2 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD is generally rectangular.
- the lengths of the first side wall 21 and the second side wall 22 are longer than the lengths of the inner side wall 2i and the outer side wall 2o.
- the inner side wall 2i is positioned on the upper side and the outer side wall 2o is positioned on the lower side when the suspension arm 1A is attached to the vehicle. Further, for example, the first side wall 21 faces forward of the vehicle, and the second side wall 22 faces rearward of the vehicle.
- the suspension arm 1A receives a high compressive load in the longitudinal direction LD.
- a CAE analysis was performed on the suspension arm 1A shown in Fig. 1.
- an analytical model of the suspension arm 1A shown in FIG. 1 was created, and deformation of the suspension arm 1A subjected to a compressive load in the longitudinal direction LD was simulated according to the actual situation.
- the circumference of the first hole 5 of the first mounted portion 3 was rotatably restrained so as to allow the rotation of the first mounted portion 3 around the first hole 5 .
- a load was applied from the second hole 6 toward the first hole 5 around the second hole 6 of the second mounted portion 4 . This load is a compressive load for the suspension arm 1A.
- the displacement of the second hole 6 in the load direction was investigated.
- the displacement of the second hole 6 represents the degree of deformation of the suspension arm 1A. The smaller the displacement of the second hole 6, the less likely the suspension arm 1A will deform, and the higher the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of an analysis model for explaining analysis conditions.
- FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the suspension arm 1A shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the side. From another point of view, FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the suspension arm 1A shown in FIG. 1 attached to a vehicle, viewed from the front or rear.
- the first side wall 21 is shown and the second side wall is not shown.
- the second side wall is located behind the first side wall 21 and has the same shape as the first side wall 21 .
- the main body 2 of the suspension arm 1A is divided into a large number of areas.
- the inner side wall 2i is divided into five regions Bi, Ci, Di, Ei and Fi along the longitudinal direction LD (FIG. 1) of the suspension arm 1A.
- the outer side wall 2o is divided into five regions Bo, Co, Do, Eo and Fo along the longitudinal direction LD of the suspension arm 1A.
- the first side wall 21 and the second side wall (not shown) are each divided into five regions along the longitudinal direction LD of the suspension arm 1A.
- each region of the first side wall 21 and the second side wall is divided into three regions along the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD of the suspension arm 1A.
- the regions Bi, Ci and Di are included in the curved portion 2a.
- the regions Bo, Co and Do are included in the curved portion 2a.
- the thickness of all regions was set to be the same, and the analysis was performed using this condition as the reference condition. Furthermore, the plate thickness was changed to twice the plate thickness under the reference condition for each region shown in FIG. 2, and the analysis was performed for each changed condition.
- the plate thickness of the suspension arm 1A under the standard condition was set to 2.6 mm.
- the material of the suspension arm 1A is 780 MPa class high-strength steel. A load of 10 N was applied to the second attached portion 4 .
- an increase in plate thickness is expected to improve rigidity.
- the degree of contribution of the plate thickness of each region to the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A can be determined. can be verified.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram summarizing the results of the above analysis.
- FIG. 3 shows the displacement of the second hole 6 for each condition in which the plate thickness is changed in each region shown in FIG.
- the displacement of the second hole 6 was 0.48 mm (see dotted line in FIG. 3).
- the displacement of the second hole 6 decreased from the displacement under the reference condition even when the thickness of any region was increased.
- the decrease in displacement was remarkable when the plate thicknesses of the regions Bi, Ci and Di included in the curved portion 2a and the region Ei adjacent to the region Di were increased in the inner side wall 2i.
- the displacement decreased significantly. Even if the plate thicknesses of regions other than these regions Bi, Ci, Di, Ei, C1 and D1 were increased, the decrease in displacement was not observed so much.
- the thickness (board thickness) of the inner side wall 2i contributes to the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A. Further, the thickness (board thickness) of the first side wall 21 and the second side wall 22 near the inner side wall 2i also contributes to the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A. The thickness (board thickness) of the outer side wall 2o does not contribute much to the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A. The thickness (board thickness) of the first side wall 21 and the second side wall 22 near the outer side wall 2o also does not contribute much to the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A. In short, increasing the thickness of the inner side wall 2i rather than increasing the thickness of the outer side wall 2o further improves the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A.
- the suspension arm 1A having the curved portion 2a When the suspension arm 1A having the curved portion 2a is actually subjected to a compressive load in the longitudinal direction LD, the area of the inner side wall 2i included in the curved portion 2a is subjected to the compressive force and compressed. Distortion occurs. On the other hand, a tensile force is applied to a region of the outer side wall 2o included in the curved portion 2a, and tensile strain is generated. The region with tensile strain does not deform out of plane. On the other hand, the area where compressive strain occurs deforms out of plane. That is, the area of the inner side wall 2i that is included in the curved portion 2a undergoes bending deformation.
- the thickness of the inner side wall 2i increases the rigidity in correlation with the n-th power of the board thickness.
- increasing the thickness (plate thickness) of the outer side wall 2o in which tensile strain occurs improves the rigidity in correlation with the first power of the plate thickness. Therefore, in order to further improve the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A, the thickness of the inner side wall 2i should be increased rather than the thickness of the outer side wall 2o. In particular, even if the thickness of the inner side wall 2i is slightly increased, the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A is improved. This is because the rigidity is improved in correlation with the n-th power of the plate thickness.
- the rigidity of the suspension arm 1A can be ensured even if the thickness of the outer side wall 2o is decreased by an amount larger than the amount of increase in the thickness of the inner side wall 2i. .
- the thickness of the inner side wall 2i is increased, and the thickness of the outer side wall 2o is increased by an amount larger than the increase in the thickness of the inner side wall 2i.
- the thickness of the inner sidewall 2i is greater than the thickness of the outer sidewall 2o.
- a suspension arm includes a main body portion including a curved portion curved along a longitudinal direction and having a closed cross section, a first attachment portion including a first hole, and a second attachment portion including a second hole. a mounting portion;
- the first attached portion is provided at one longitudinal end of the body portion.
- the second attached portion is provided at the other longitudinal end of the body portion.
- the body portion includes an inner sidewall, an outer sidewall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall.
- the inner side wall corresponds to the curved inner side of the curved portion.
- the outer sidewall corresponds to the curved outer side of the curve.
- the first sidewall connects one side edge of the inner sidewall and one side edge of the outer sidewall.
- the second side wall connects the other side edge of the inner side wall and the other side edge of the outer side wall, and faces the first side wall.
- the thickness of the inner sidewall is greater than the thickness of the outer sidewall.
- the lengths of the first side wall and the second side wall are longer than the lengths of the inner side wall and the outer side wall (first configuration).
- the thickness of the inner side wall is greater than the thickness of the outer side wall. This situation is manifested by increasing the thickness of the inner sidewall and decreasing the thickness of the outer sidewall by an amount greater than the increase in thickness of the inner sidewall.
- the weight of the suspension arm can be reduced by reducing the thickness of the outer side wall, and the rigidity of the suspension arm can be ensured by increasing the thickness of the inner side wall. Also, collision characteristics are improved.
- the suspension arm of the first configuration preferably has the following configuration.
- the thickness ta of the inner side wall, the thickness tb of the outer side wall, the surface area Sa of the inner side wall, and the surface area Sb of the outer side wall satisfy the following formula (1).
- the geometric moment of inertia Iz is the thickness of the inner side wall and the thickness of the outer side wall. is "(Sa ⁇ ta+Sb ⁇ tb)/(Sa+Sb)", the following formula (2) is satisfied (second configuration).
- the uniform thickness means the thickness when the thickness of the entire region of the inner side wall and the outer side wall is made uniform so that the suspension arm of the second configuration has the same cross-sectional shape and the same weight.
- a suspension arm with a uniform thickness corresponds to a conventional suspension arm with a constant plate thickness. According to the condition of formula (1), in the suspension arm of the second configuration, the thickness ta of the inner side wall is larger than the thickness of the conventional suspension arm, and the thickness tb of the outer side wall is larger than the thickness of the conventional suspension arm. small. In this case, as described above, the weight of the suspension arm can be reduced, and the rigidity of the suspension arm can be ensured.
- Iy in formula (2) means the geometric moment of inertia of a conventional suspension arm having a uniform thickness.
- Iz in equation (2) means the geometric moment of inertia of the suspension arm of the second configuration in which the thickness ta of the inner side wall is greater than the thickness tb of the outer side wall.
- stiffness is determined by the area moment of inertia.
- the geometrical moment of inertia Iz of the suspension arm of the second configuration may be smaller than the geometrical moment of inertia Iy of the conventional suspension arm as long as the condition of formula (2) is satisfied.
- the suspension arm of the first configuration or the second configuration preferably has the following configurations.
- the first sidewall is divided into an inner first sidewall connected to the inner sidewall and an outer first sidewall connected to the outer sidewall.
- the second sidewall is divided into an inner second sidewall connected to the inner sidewall and an outer second sidewall connected to the outer sidewall.
- the body portion includes a first member and a second member.
- the first member has an inner sidewall, an inner first sidewall, and an inner second sidewall.
- the second member has an outer sidewall, an outer first sidewall, and an outer second sidewall.
- the plate thickness of the first member is greater than the plate thickness of the second member.
- the first member and the second member are joined together by welding (third configuration).
- the main body is composed of two members, the first member and the second member.
- the first member has an inner side wall and the second member has an outer side wall that differs in shape from the inner side wall. Therefore, the first member and the second member have mutually asymmetric shapes.
- the thickness of the inner side wall is larger than the thickness of the outer side wall
- the plate thickness of the first member is larger than the plate thickness of the second member.
- the first member can be formed by pressing a steel plate.
- the second member can be formed by pressing a steel plate that is thinner than the steel plate for the first member.
- the inner first sidewall of the first member is welded to the outer first sidewall of the second member, and the inner second sidewall of the first member is welded to the outer second sidewall of the second member.
- a suspension arm having a body portion with a closed cross section is formed.
- the thickness of the inner side wall is greater than the thickness of the outer side wall.
- the suspension arm having the third configuration is practical from the viewpoint of manufacturing.
- the welded portions joining the first member and the second member are present on the first side wall and the second side wall. That is, there are no welds on the outer side walls.
- the area of the suspension arm in which tensile strain occurs is the area of the outer side wall that is included in the curved portion.
- conventional suspension arms have welds on the inner side wall and the outer side wall. This is because two mutually symmetrical molded parts are joined together by welding.
- Conventional suspension arms have a high risk of fatigue cracking due to the presence of welds on the outer sidewalls.
- the risk of fatigue cracking is low because the welded portion does not exist on the outer side wall.
- the suspension arm of the third configuration preferably has the following configuration.
- An inner first sidewall of the first member and an outer first sidewall of the second member are joined together by a butt joint weld.
- the inner second sidewall of the first member and the outer second sidewall of the second member are joined together by butt joint welding (fourth configuration).
- the suspension arm having the fourth configuration the first member and the second member are joined by butt joint welding. In this case, there is no overlap between the first member and the second member at the junction between the first member and the second member. Therefore, the suspension arm having the fourth configuration can reduce the weight of the overlapping portion, and at the same time, ensure rigidity and reduce the weight.
- the suspension arm of the third configuration may have the following configuration.
- An inner first sidewall of the first member and an outer first sidewall of the second member are joined together by a lap joint weld.
- the inner second sidewall of the first member and the outer second sidewall of the second member are joined together by lap joint welding (fifth configuration).
- the first member and the second member are joined by lap joint welding. In this case, there is an overlap margin between the first member and the second member at the joint portion between the first member and the second member. Therefore, although the suspension arm of the fifth configuration cannot achieve weight reduction as much as that of the suspension arm of the fourth configuration, it is possible to achieve both rigidity and weight reduction.
- the first member includes a first extension wall corresponding to the first attached portion, and a first cylindrical portion formed in the first extension wall and corresponding to the first hole.
- the second member includes a second extension wall facing the first extension wall and corresponding to the first attached portion, and a second cylindrical portion formed in the second extension wall and corresponding to the first hole (sixth configuration ).
- the suspension arm having the sixth configuration is suitable for the case where the main body is composed of the first member and the second member.
- the first extension wall integral with the first member and the second extension wall integral with the second member form the first attached portion of the suspension arm.
- the first extension wall can be formed when press forming the first member from a steel plate.
- the second extension wall can be formed when the second member is press-formed from the steel plate.
- the first cylindrical portion integral with the first member and the second cylindrical portion integral with the second member form the first hole of the suspension arm.
- the first cylindrical portion can be formed by drilling and burring the first extension wall of the first member.
- the second cylindrical portion can be formed by drilling and burring the second extension wall of the second member.
- a suspension arm is formed by joining the first member to the second member.
- the first extension wall faces the second extension wall.
- the first extension wall and the second extension wall form the first attached portion of the suspension arm.
- the first cylindrical portion of the first member is arranged coaxially with the second cylindrical portion of the second member, and the tip of the first cylindrical portion of the first member approaches or contacts the tip of the second cylindrical portion.
- the first hole of the suspension arm is formed by the inner circumference of the first cylindrical portion and the inner circumference of the second cylindrical portion.
- the suspension arm having the sixth configuration is practical from the viewpoint of manufacturing.
- the second member includes a third extension wall corresponding to the second attachment portion, a first hole portion formed in the third extension wall and corresponding to the second hole, and a second attachment portion facing the third extension wall. and a second hole formed in the fourth extension wall and corresponding to the second hole (seventh configuration).
- the suspension arm having the seventh configuration is suitable when the main body is composed of the first member and the second member.
- the third extension wall and the fourth extension wall integral with the second member oppose each other to form the second attached portion of the suspension arm.
- the third extension wall and the fourth extension wall can be formed when press forming the second member from a steel plate.
- the first hole and the second hole of the second member form the second hole of the suspension arm.
- the first hole and the second hole are formed by drilling the third extension wall and the fourth extension wall, respectively, so that the first hole is arranged coaxially with the second hole. can.
- the suspension arm having the seventh configuration is practical from the viewpoint of manufacturing.
- the radius of curvature of the inner side wall of the curved portion is 200 mm or less (eighth configuration).
- the radius of curvature of the inner side wall at the curved portion is small. If the curvature radius of the curved portion is small, the compressive strain generated in the inner side wall tends to increase, and the rigidity of the suspension arm tends to be seen as a problem. On the other hand, when the radius of curvature of the curved portion is larger than 200 mm, excessive compressive strain is less likely to occur in the inner side wall, and the stiffness of the suspension arm is less likely to be seen as a problem. Therefore, according to the suspension arm of the eighth configuration, it is possible to ensure both rigidity and weight reduction even when the rigidity is likely to be viewed as a problem.
- any one of the suspension arms of the first to eighth configurations is an upper arm that is one of the parts constituting the independent suspension (ninth configuration).
- the suspension arm of the ninth configuration is not limited to the upper arm of an independent suspension (eg double wishbone suspension, multi-link suspension, etc.).
- the suspension arm may be the lower arm of an independent suspension or one of the parts that make up another type of suspension.
- the suspension arm 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7.
- FIG. 1 as an example of the suspension arm 1, an upper arm, which is one of the components that constitute an independent suspension, is employed.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the suspension arm 1 of the first embodiment.
- 5 is an exploded perspective view of the suspension arm 1 shown in FIG. 4.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the suspension arm 1 shown in FIG. 4.
- FIG. 6 shows a plan view of the suspension arm 1 shown in FIG. 4 attached to the vehicle, viewed from the front or rear.
- FIG. 6 shows the first side wall 21 and not the second side wall.
- the second side wall is located behind the first side wall 21 and has the same shape as the first side wall 21 .
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view along line VII-VII of FIG.
- the cross section shown in FIG. 7 is a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD of the inner side wall 2i of the curved portion 2a. That is, the cross section shown in FIG. 7 is the cross section of the suspension arm 1 .
- a suspension arm 1 of the present embodiment includes a main body portion 2, a first attached portion 3, and a second attached portion 4, similar to the suspension arm 1A shown in FIG. , provided.
- the body portion 2 includes a curved portion 2a curved along the longitudinal direction LD.
- a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD of the main body 2 is a closed cross section. That is, the body portion 2 has a closed cross section (see FIG. 7).
- the first attached portion 3 is provided at one end of the body portion 2 in the longitudinal direction LD.
- the second attached portion 4 is provided at the other end of the body portion 2 in the longitudinal direction LD.
- the first attached portion 3 has a first hole 5 .
- the first hole 5 is circular.
- the first hole 5 is used for connecting the wheel (not shown) and the suspension arm 1 .
- the second attached portion 4 has a second hole 6 .
- the second hole 6 is circular.
- the second hole 6 is used for connecting the vehicle body (not shown) and the suspension arm 1 .
- a shaft member (not shown) is inserted through the first hole 5 and another shaft member (not shown) is inserted through the second hole 6 .
- Each shaft member has a circular cross-sectional shape.
- the suspension arm 1 is supported by a shaft member that passes through the first hole 5 and a shaft member that passes through the second hole 6 . That is, the suspension arm 1 is supported at both ends (the first attached portion 3 and the second attached portion 4).
- the body portion 2 includes an inner side wall 2i, an outer side wall 2o, a first side wall 21, and a second side wall 22.
- the inner side wall 2i corresponds to the curved inner side of the curved portion 2a.
- the outer side wall 2o corresponds to the curved outer side of the curved portion 2a. That is, the inner side wall 2i is arranged inside the curve of the curved portion 2a, and the outer side wall 2o is arranged outside the curve of the curved portion 2a.
- the first side wall 21 connects one side edge of the inner side wall 2i and one side edge of the outer side wall 2o.
- the second side wall 22 connects the other side edge of the inner side wall 2i and the other side edge of the outer side wall 2o.
- the second side wall 22 faces the first side wall 21 .
- the suspension arm 1 When the suspension arm 1 is the upper arm, the curved portion 2a of the main body portion 2 is curved downward when the suspension arm 1 is attached to the vehicle. Therefore, the inner side wall 2i is positioned on the upper side and the outer side wall 2o is positioned on the lower side. Further, the longitudinal direction LD of the suspension arm 1 substantially coincides with the width direction of the vehicle. Therefore, for example, the first side wall 21 faces the front of the vehicle and the second side wall 22 faces the rear of the vehicle. When the vehicle turns, the suspension arm 1 receives a high compressive load in the longitudinal direction LD.
- the height H of the body portion 2 is preferably greater than the width L of the body portion 2.
- the height H of the body portion 2 corresponds to the height of the first side wall 21 and the second side wall 22 .
- the height of first sidewall 21 is typically the same as the height of second sidewall 22 .
- the height H of the main body 2 means the length of the first side wall 21 and the second side wall 22 in a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD.
- the width L of the body portion 2 means the length of the inner side wall 2i or the outer side wall 2o in a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD.
- the length of the inner side wall 2i is the same as the length of the outer side wall 2o in a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD.
- a ratio H/L of the height H to the width L is, for example, 1.0 to 4.0, preferably 1.5 to 3.5, more preferably 2.0 to 3.0.
- the suspension arm 1 of this embodiment is composed of a first member 11 and a second member 12 .
- the first member 11 and the second member 12 are welded together to form the suspension arm 1 .
- the configurations of the first member 11 and the second member 12 will be specifically described below.
- the first sidewall 21 is divided into an inner first sidewall 21i and an outer first sidewall 21o.
- the first inner side wall 21i connects to the inner side wall 2i.
- the outer first side wall 21o is connected to the outer side wall 2o.
- the second side wall 22 is divided into an inner side second side wall 22i and an outer side second side wall 22o.
- the inner second side wall 22i connects to the inner side wall 2i.
- the outer second side wall 22o connects to the outer side wall 2o.
- the first member 11 comprises an inner sidewall 2i, an inner first sidewall 21i and an inner second sidewall 22i.
- the second member 12 comprises an outer sidewall 2o, an outer first sidewall 21o and an outer second sidewall 22o.
- the first member 11 and the second member 12 are individually molded.
- the plate thickness of the first member 11 is greater than the plate thickness of the second member 12 . Therefore, the thickness ta of the inner sidewall 2i is greater than the thickness tb of the outer sidewall 2o (see FIG. 7).
- the thickness of the inner first side wall 21i and the inner second side wall 22i is also larger than the thickness of the outer side first side wall 21o and the outer side second side wall 22o. This is because the thickness of the inner first sidewall 21i and the inner second sidewall 22i is the same as the thickness ta of the inner sidewall 2i, and the thickness of the outer first sidewall 21o and the outer second sidewall 22o is the same as the thickness tb of the outer sidewall 2o. Because it is.
- the materials of the first member 11 and the second member 12 are not particularly limited. However, the material strength of the second member 12 is preferably higher than the material strength of the first member 11 . The reason is that the plate thickness of the first member 11 is larger than the plate thickness of the second member 12 . Since the plate thickness of the first member 11 is larger than that of the second member 12 , even if the material strength of the first member 11 is lower than that of the second member 12 , the strength of the member can be ensured. On the other hand, since the plate thickness of the second member 12 is smaller than the plate thickness of the first member 11, it is preferable that the material strength of the second member 12 is high. A difference in material strength between the first member 11 and the second member 12 is, for example, 0 to 250 MPa.
- the inner first side wall 21i of the first member 11 is joined to the outer first side wall 21o of the second member 12 by welding.
- the inner second sidewall 22i of the first member 11 is joined to the outer second sidewall 22o of the second member 12 by welding.
- the first member 11 further includes a first extension wall 31 and a first cylindrical portion 51 in this embodiment.
- the first extension wall 31 corresponds to the first attached portion 3 .
- the first cylindrical portion 51 corresponds to the first hole 5 .
- the first extension wall 31 is provided at one end of the body portion 2 in the longitudinal direction LD.
- the first extension wall 31 extends while spreading smoothly from the inner second side wall 22i of the first member 11 .
- the first extension wall 31 is substantially flush with the inner second side wall 22i.
- the first extension wall 31 also smoothly extends from the inner side wall 2i and the inner first side wall 21i.
- the first cylindrical portion 51 is formed in a portion of the first extension wall 31 that extends from the inner second side wall 22i.
- the first cylindrical portion 51 protrudes toward the side where the inner first side wall 21i exists.
- the inner circumference of the first cylindrical portion 51 penetrates the inner second side wall 22i.
- the inner diameter of the first cylindrical portion 51 is the same as the diameter of the first hole 5 .
- the second member 12 further includes a second extension wall 32 and a second cylindrical portion 52 .
- the second extension wall 32 corresponds to the first attached portion 3 .
- the second cylindrical portion 52 corresponds to the first hole 5 .
- the second extension wall 32 is provided at one end of the main body 2 in the longitudinal direction LD.
- the second extension wall 32 extends while spreading smoothly from the outer first side wall 21o of the second member 12 .
- the second extension wall 32 is substantially flush with the outer first side wall 21o.
- the second extension wall 32 also extends smoothly from the outer side wall 2o.
- the second cylindrical portion 52 is formed in a portion of the second extension wall 32 that extends from the outer first side wall 21o.
- the second cylindrical portion 52 protrudes toward the side where the outer second side wall 22o exists.
- the inner periphery of the second cylindrical portion 52 penetrates the outer first side wall 21o.
- the inner diameter of the second cylindrical portion 52 is the same as the diameter of the first hole 5 .
- the inner first side wall 21i is joined to the outer first side wall 21o
- the inner second side wall 22i is joined to the outer side second side wall 22o.
- the portion of the first extension wall 31 extending from the inner second side wall 22i is welded to the portion of the second extension wall 32 extending from the outer side wall 2o, and is welded to the outer side second side wall 22o.
- the portion of the first extension wall 31 that extends from the inner second side wall 22i is the portion of the second extension wall 32 that extends from the outer first side wall 21o. Oppose.
- the first mounting portion 3 of the suspension arm 1 is formed by the first extension wall 31 and the second extension wall 32 .
- the first cylindrical portion 51 is arranged coaxially with the second cylindrical portion 52, and the tip of the first cylindrical portion 51 is aligned with the second cylindrical portion 52. Close to or in contact with the tip.
- the first hole 5 of the suspension arm 1 is formed by the inner circumference of the first cylindrical portion 51 and the inner circumference of the second cylindrical portion 52 .
- the first extension wall 31 may extend while spreading smoothly from the inner first side wall 21i of the first member 11 .
- the first extension wall 31 also smoothly extends from the inner side wall 2i and the inner second side wall 22i.
- the first cylindrical portion 51 is formed in a portion of the first extension wall 31 extending from the inner first side wall 21i.
- the first cylindrical portion 51 protrudes toward the side where the inner second side wall 22i exists.
- the inner periphery of the first cylindrical portion 51 penetrates the inner first side wall 21i.
- the second extension wall 32 extends while spreading smoothly from the outer second side wall 22 o of the second member 12 .
- the second extension wall 32 also extends smoothly from the outer side wall 2o.
- a portion of the second extension wall 32 extending from the outer second side wall 22o faces a portion of the first extension wall 31 extending from the inner first side wall 21i.
- the second cylindrical portion 52 is formed in a portion of the second extension wall 32 that extends from the outer second side wall 22o.
- the second cylindrical portion 52 protrudes toward the side where the outer first side wall 21o exists.
- the inner circumference of the second cylindrical portion 52 penetrates the outer second side wall 22o.
- the second member 12 further includes a third extension wall 41 , a first hole portion 61 , a fourth extension wall 42 and a second hole portion 62 .
- the third extension wall 41 and the fourth extension wall 42 correspond to the second attached portion 4 .
- the first hole portion 61 and the second hole portion 62 correspond to the second hole 6 .
- the third extension wall 41 and the fourth extension wall 42 are provided at the other end of the body portion 2 in the longitudinal direction LD.
- the third extension wall 41 smoothly extends from the outer first side wall 21 o of the second member 12 .
- This third extension wall 41 exists substantially on the same plane as the outer first side wall 21o.
- the fourth extension wall 42 extends smoothly from the outer second side wall 22o of the second member 12. As shown in FIG.
- This fourth extension wall 42 exists substantially on the same plane as the outer second side wall 22o.
- the third extension wall 41 and the fourth extension wall 42 also extend smoothly from the outer side wall 2o.
- a third extension wall 41 and a fourth extension wall 42 extending from the outer side wall 2o are integral.
- a portion of the third extension wall 41 extending from the outer first side wall 21o faces a portion of the fourth extension wall 42 extending from the outer second side wall 22o.
- the third extension wall 41 and the fourth extension wall 42 form the second attached portion 4 of the suspension arm 1 .
- the first hole 61 is formed in a portion of the third extension wall 41 that extends from the outer first side wall 21o.
- the first hole portion 61 penetrates the outer first side wall 21o.
- the second hole portion 62 is formed in a portion of the fourth extension wall 42 extending from the outer second side wall 22o.
- the second hole portion 62 penetrates the second outer side wall 22o.
- the first hole portion 61 and the second hole portion 62 are circular holes having the same diameter as the second hole 6 .
- the first hole portion 61 is formed so as to be arranged coaxially with the second hole portion 62 . Thereby, the second hole 6 of the suspension arm 1 is formed by the first hole 61 and the second hole 62 .
- the third extension wall 41 , the first hole portion 61 , the fourth extension wall 42 and the second hole portion 62 may be provided in the first member 11 .
- the third extension wall 41 and the fourth extension wall 42 are provided at the other end of the main body 2 in the longitudinal direction LD.
- the third extension wall 41 smoothly extends from the inner first sidewall 21i of the first member 11 .
- the fourth extension wall 42 smoothly extends from the inner second side wall 22i of the first member 11 .
- the third extension wall 41 and the fourth extension wall 42 also extend smoothly from the outer side wall 2o.
- a third extension wall 41 and a fourth extension wall 42 extending from the outer side wall 2o are integral.
- a portion of the third extension wall 41 extending from the inner first side wall 21i faces a portion of the fourth extension wall 42 extending from the inner second side wall 22i.
- the first hole 61 is formed in a portion of the third extension wall 41 extending from the inner first side wall 21i.
- the first hole portion 61 penetrates the inner first side wall 21i.
- the second hole portion 62 is formed in a portion of the fourth extension wall 42 extending from the inner second side wall 22i.
- the second hole portion 62 penetrates the inner second side wall 22i.
- the first hole portion 61 is formed so as to be arranged coaxially with the second hole portion 62 .
- the suspension arm 1 of this embodiment is composed of the first member 11 and the second member 12 .
- the first member 11 comprises an inner side wall 2i and the second member 12 comprises an outer side wall 2o which differs in shape from the inner side wall 2i. Therefore, the first member 11 and the second member 12 have mutually asymmetric shapes.
- the plate thickness of the first member 11 is larger than the plate thickness of the second member 12 .
- the first member 11 can be formed by pressing a steel plate.
- the second member 12 can be formed by pressing a steel plate that is thinner than the steel plate for the first member 11 .
- the method of forming the first member 11 and the second member 12 is not limited to press working.
- first extension wall 31 that becomes the first attached portion 3 can be formed when the first member 11 is press-formed from a steel plate.
- the second extension wall 32 that forms the first attached portion 3 can be formed when the second member 12 is press-formed from a steel plate.
- the first cylindrical portion 51 that forms the first hole 5 can be formed by subjecting the first extension wall 31 of the first member 11 to drilling and burring.
- the second cylindrical portion 52 that forms the first hole 5 can be formed by subjecting the second extension wall 32 of the second member 12 to drilling and burring.
- the third extension wall 41 and the fourth extension wall 42 that become the second attached portion 4 can be formed when the second member 12 is press-formed from the steel plate.
- the third extension wall 41 and the fourth extension wall 42 are drilled for the first hole portion 61 and the second hole portion 62 which become the second hole 6, respectively. It can be shaped by applying.
- the first hole portion 61 and the second hole portion 62 that become the second hole 6 may be formed after the first member 11 is joined to the second member 12 .
- each of the first member 11 and the second member 12 is a narrow U-shape.
- the first member 11 and the second member 12 are joined by butt joint welding.
- the open end (lower end) of the inner first side wall 21i of the first member 11 is butted against the open end (upper end) of the outer first side wall 21o of the second member 12, and both are joined by welding.
- the open end (lower end) of the inner second side wall 22i of the first member 11 is butted against the open end (upper end) of the outer second side wall 22o of the second member 12, and the two are joined by welding.
- the welding method is not particularly limited, but arc welding is preferred.
- the welding method may be laser welding.
- the weld W that joins the first member 11 and the second member 12 exists on the first side wall 21 and the second side wall 22 . That is, there is no welded portion on the outer side wall 2o. Also, in the case of joining by butt joint welding, there is no overlap between the first member 11 and the second member 12 at the joining portion between the first member 11 and the second member 12 .
- the thickness ta of the inner side wall 2i and the thickness tb of the outer side wall 2o are determined by the above formulas (1) and (2) in consideration of the surface area Sa of the inner side wall 2i and the surface area Sb of the outer side wall 2o. set to your satisfaction.
- the thickness ta of the inner sidewall 2i thickness of the first member 11
- the thickness tb of the outer sidewall 2o thickness of the second member 12
- the radius of curvature R of the inner side wall 2i of the curved portion 2a is 200 mm or less.
- the minimum curvature radius is 200 mm or less.
- the thickness ta of the inner sidewall 2i is greater than the thickness tb of the outer sidewall 2o.
- the weight of the suspension arm 1 can be reduced by reducing the thickness tb of the outer side wall 2o, and the rigidity of the suspension arm 1 can be ensured by increasing the thickness ta of the inner side wall 2i. Also, collision characteristics are improved.
- the thickness ta of the inner side wall 2i and the thickness tb of the outer side wall 2o are set so as to satisfy the above formulas (1) and (2).
- the thickness ta of the inner side wall 2i is larger than that of a conventional suspension arm having a constant thickness
- the thickness tb of the outer side wall 2o is: It is smaller than the plate thickness of a conventional suspension arm.
- the weight of the suspension arm 1 can be reduced, and the rigidity of the suspension arm 1 can be ensured.
- the geometrical moment of inertia Iz of the suspension arm 1 of the present embodiment can be made smaller than the geometrical moment of inertia Iy of the conventional suspension arm.
- the suspension arm 1 of this embodiment is composed of a first member 11 having an inner side wall 2i and a second member 12 having an outer side wall 2o.
- the first member 11 and the second member 12 are individually molded.
- the suspension arm 1 having the body portion 2 with a closed cross section is formed. Therefore, the suspension arm 1 of this embodiment is practical in terms of manufacturing.
- the first member 11 and the second member 12 are welded together to form the suspension arm 1 including the first attached portion 3 and the second attached portion 4 .
- the suspension arm 1 of the present embodiment is practical from the viewpoint of manufacturing.
- a region in which tensile strain is generated in the suspension arm 1 is a region included in the curved portion 2a of the outer side wall 2o.
- the welded portion W that joins the first member 11 and the second member 12 does not exist on the outer side wall 2o. Therefore, the risk of fatigue cracking is low.
- the suspension arm 1 of the present embodiment there is no overlapping margin between the first member 11 and the second member 12 at the joint portion between the first member 11 and the second member 12 . For this reason, it is possible to achieve both a reduction in the weight of the overlap and a reduction in rigidity and a reduction in weight.
- the height h11 of the first member 11 corresponds to the height of the inner first side wall 21i of the first side walls 21 .
- the height of the inner first side wall 21i means the length of the inner first side wall 21i in cross-sectional view perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD.
- the height h11 of the first member 11 also corresponds to the height of the inner second side wall 22i of the second side walls 22. As shown in FIG.
- the height of the inner second sidewall 22i means the length of the inner second sidewall 22i in cross-sectional view perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD.
- the ratio of the inner first side wall 21i to the height H of the first side wall 21 increases.
- the ratio of the inner second side wall 22i to the height H of the second side wall 22 increases.
- the ratio of the first member 11 to the second member 12 is increased.
- the plate thickness of the first member 11 is larger than the plate thickness of the second member 12, the weight reduction of the suspension arm 1 may be suppressed. Therefore, it is preferable that the height h11 of the first member 11 is not too large.
- the ratio of the inner first side wall 21i to the height H of the first side wall 21 is small.
- the ratio of the inner second side wall 22i to the height H of the second side wall 22 becomes small.
- the ratio of the first member 11 to the second member 12 is reduced.
- the rigidity of the suspension arm 1 may decrease. Therefore, it is preferable that the height h11 of the first member 11 is not too small.
- the suspension arm 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the suspension arm 1 of this embodiment is a modification of the suspension arm 1 of the first embodiment. Descriptions overlapping with the description of the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the suspension arm 1 of the second embodiment. This FIG. 8 corresponds to the cross section shown in FIG. 7 above.
- the first member 11 and the second member 12 are joined by lap joint welding.
- the open edge (lower edge) of the inner first side wall 21i of the first member 11 overlaps the open edge (upper edge) of the outer first side wall 21o of the second member 12, are joined by welding.
- the open edge (lower edge) of the inner second side wall 22i of the first member 11 overlaps the open edge (upper edge) of the outer second side wall 22o of the second member 12, and the two are joined by welding.
- the welding method is not particularly limited, but arc welding is preferred.
- the welding method may be laser welding.
- the inner first sidewall 21i of the first member 11 overlaps the outer surface of the outer first sidewall 21o of the second member 12, and the inner second sidewall 22i of the first member 11 overlaps the second member 12. It overlaps the outer surface of the outer second side wall 22o.
- the inner first side wall 21i of the first member 11 may overlap the inner surface of the outer first side wall 21o of the second member 12, and the inner second side wall 22i of the first member 11 may overlap the outer side of the second member 12. It may be overlaid on the inner surface of the second side wall 22o.
- the length of the inner side wall 2i differs from the length of the outer side wall 2o in a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD.
- the larger one of the length of the inner side wall 2i and the length of the outer side wall 2o in a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD is referred to as the width L of the main body 2. As shown in FIG.
- the welded portion W joining the first member 11 and the second member 12 exists in the first side wall 21 and the second side wall 22 as in the first embodiment. Also, due to joining by lap joint welding, there is an overlap margin M between the first member 11 and the second member 12 at the joining portion between the first member 11 and the second member 12 .
- the overlapping allowance M is about 5 mm. Therefore, the weight is increased by the overlapping margin M as compared with the first embodiment. Therefore, although the suspension arm 1 of the present embodiment cannot achieve weight reduction to the extent of the suspension arm 1 of the first embodiment, it can achieve both rigidity and weight reduction in the same manner as the suspension arm 1 of the first embodiment.
- Example 1 of the present invention an analysis model was created assuming the suspension arm of the first embodiment.
- the first member and the second member were joined by butt joint welding as shown in FIG.
- Example 2 of the present invention an analysis model was created assuming the suspension arm of the second embodiment.
- the first member and the second member were joined by lap joint welding as shown in FIG.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a conventional suspension arm 101.
- FIG. This FIG. 9 corresponds to the cross section shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 above.
- a suspension arm 101 is composed of two molded members 111 and 112 that are symmetrical with each other.
- the plate thicknesses of the two molding members 111, 112 were the same.
- the two moldings 111, 112 were joined together by a lap joint weld.
- the weld W of the two moldings 111, 112 was present on the inner side wall 2i and the outer side wall 2o.
- the plate thickness of the first member was 2.9 mm
- the plate thickness of the second member was 2.3 mm. That is, the thickness of the inner side wall was 2.9 mm and the thickness of the outer side wall was 2.3 mm. Therefore, the thickness of the inner sidewall was greater than the thickness of the outer sidewall.
- the plate thickness of the two forming members 111 and 112 was 2.6 mm. Therefore, the thickness of the inner sidewall was the same as the thickness of the outer sidewall.
- the ratio H/L of the height H to the width L was 2.5.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram summarizing the analysis results of the example.
- the displacement of Inventive Example 1 decreased from the displacement of Comparative Example when both loads of 15N and 40N were applied. That is, the rigidity of Inventive Example 1 was improved. Furthermore, the weight of Inventive Example 1 was reduced from that of the Comparative Example. Further, the displacement of Inventive Example 2 was the same as that of Comparative Example. That is, the rigidity of Inventive Example 2 was the same as that of Comparative Example. Furthermore, the weight of Inventive Example 2 was reduced from that of the Comparative Example.
- Suspension arm 2 Main body 2a: Bent part 2i: Inner side wall 2o: Outer side wall 21: First side wall 22: Second side wall 11: First member 12: Second member 21i: Inner first side wall 21o: Outer side wall 1 side wall 22i: second inner side wall 22o: second outer side wall 3: first mounting portion 4: second mounting portion 5: first hole 6: second hole ta: thickness of inner side wall tb: thickness of outer side wall
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ta>(Sa×ta+Sb×tb)/(Sa+Sb)>tb (1)
Iz>Iy×0.85 (2)
図4~図7を参照して、第1実施形態のサスペンションアーム1を説明する。本実施形態では、サスペンションアーム1の一例として、独立懸架式サスペンションを構成する部品の一つであるアッパーアームを採用する。
本実施形態のサスペンションアーム1では、内側側壁2iの厚みtaが外側側壁2oの厚みtbよりも大きい。このような状況は、内側側壁2iの厚みtaを増加させるとともに、内側側壁2iの厚みtaの増加量よりも大きい量で外側側壁2oの厚みtbを減少させることによって、現われる。この場合、外側側壁2oの厚みtbの減少によってサスペンションアーム1の軽量化を実現することができ、内側側壁2iの厚みtaの増加によってサスペンションアーム1の剛性を確保することができる。また、衝突特性も向上する。
図7を参照して、以下に、第1部材11の高さh11の好適な条件を説明する。第1部材11の高さh11は、第1側壁21のうちの内側第1側壁21iの高さに相当する。内側第1側壁21iの高さは、長手方向LDに垂直な断面視で、内側第1側壁21iの長さを意味する。また、第1部材11の高さh11は、第2側壁22のうちの内側第2側壁22iの高さにも相当する。内側第2側壁22iの高さは、長手方向LDに垂直な断面視で、内側第2側壁22iの長さを意味する。
図8を参照して、第2実施形態のサスペンションアーム1を説明する。本実施形態のサスペンションアーム1は、第1実施形態のサスペンションアーム1を変形したものである。第1実施形態の説明と重複する説明は適宜省略する。
2:本体部
2a:湾曲部
2i:内側側壁
2o:外側側壁
21:第1側壁
22:第2側壁
11:第1部材
12:第2部材
21i:内側第1側壁
21o:外側第1側壁
22i:内側第2側壁
22o:外側第2側壁
3:第1被取付け部
4:第2被取付け部
5:第1孔
6:第2孔
ta:内側側壁の厚み
tb:外側側壁の厚み
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- 長手方向に沿って湾曲した湾曲部を含み閉断面を有する本体部と、前記本体部の長手方向の一方端に設けられ第1孔を含む第1被取付け部と、前記本体部の長手方向の他方端に設けられ第2孔を含む第2被取付け部と、を備えるサスペンションアームであって、
前記本体部は、
前記湾曲部の湾曲内方に対応する内側側壁と、
前記湾曲部の湾曲外方に対応する外側側壁と、
前記内側側壁の一方の側縁と前記外側側壁の一方の側縁とをつなぐ第1側壁と、
前記内側側壁の他方の側縁と前記外側側壁の他方の側縁とをつなぎ前記第1側壁と対向する第2側壁と、を備え、
前記内側側壁の厚みは前記外側側壁の厚みよりも大きく、
前記本体部の長手方向に垂直な断面視で、前記第1側壁及び前記第2側壁の長さは、前記内側側壁及び前記外側側壁の長さよりも大きい、サスペンションアーム。 - 請求項1に記載のサスペンションアームであって、
前記内側側壁の厚みta、前記外側側壁の厚みtb、前記内側側壁の表面積Sa、及び前記外側側壁の表面積Sbが、下記式(1)を満足し、且つ、
前記湾曲部における前記内側側壁の長手方向に垂直な断面において、前記内側側壁の厚みがtaで、前記外側側壁の厚みがtbである場合の断面二次モーメントIzは、前記内側側壁の厚み及び前記外側側壁の厚みを「(Sa×ta+Sb×tb)/(Sa+Sb)」と仮定した場合の断面二次モーメントIyと比較して、下記式(2)を満足する、サスペンションアーム。
ta>(Sa×ta+Sb×tb)/(Sa+Sb)>tb (1)
Iz>Iy×0.85 (2) - 請求項1又は2に記載のサスペンションアームであって、
前記第1側壁は、前記内側側壁につながる内側第1側壁と、前記外側側壁につながる外側第1側壁と、に区分され、
前記第2側壁は、前記内側側壁につながる内側第2側壁と、前記外側側壁につながる外側第2側壁と、に区分され、
前記本体部は、
前記内側側壁、前記内側第1側壁、及び前記内側第2側壁を備える第1部材と、
前記外側側壁、前記外側第1側壁、及び前記外側第2側壁を備える第2部材と、を含み、
前記第1部材の板厚は前記第2部材の板厚よりも大きく、
前記第1部材と前記第2部材とが相互に溶接によって接合されている、サスペンションアーム。 - 請求項3に記載のサスペンションアームであって、
前記第1部材の前記内側第1側壁と前記第2部材の前記外側第1側壁とが相互に突合せ継手溶接によって接合され、
前記第1部材の前記内側第2側壁と前記第2部材の前記外側第2側壁とが相互に突合せ継手溶接によって接合されている、サスペンションアーム。 - 請求項3に記載のサスペンションアームであって、
前記第1部材の前記内側第1側壁と前記第2部材の前記外側第1側壁とが相互に重ね継手溶接によって接合され、
前記第1部材の前記内側第2側壁と前記第2部材の前記外側第2側壁とが相互に重ね継手溶接によって接合されている、サスペンションアーム。 - 請求項3から5のいずれか1項に記載のサスペンションアームであって、
前記第1部材は、前記第1被取付け部に対応する第1延長壁、及び前記第1延長壁に形成され前記第1孔に対応する第1円筒部を備え、
前記第2部材は、前記第1延長壁と対向し前記第1被取付け部に対応する第2延長壁、及び前記第2延長壁に形成され前記第1孔に対応する第2円筒部を備える、サスペンションアーム。 - 請求項3から6のいずれか1項に記載のサスペンションアームであって、
前記第2部材は、前記第2被取付け部に対応する第3延長壁、前記第3延長壁に形成され前記第2孔に対応する第1孔部、前記第3延長壁と対向し前記第2被取付け部に対応する第4延長壁、及び前記第4延長壁に形成され前記第2孔に対応する第2孔部を備える、サスペンションアーム。 - 請求項1から7のいずれか1項に記載のサスペンションアームであって、
前記湾曲部における前記内側側壁の曲率半径が200mm以下である、サスペンションアーム。 - 請求項1から8のいずれか1項に記載のサスペンションアームであって、
前記サスペンションアームは、独立懸架式サスペンションを構成する部品の一つであるアッパーアームである、サスペンションアーム。
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