Floating skid plate for vehicle
AssigneeXTravel Suspension, LLC
InventorNestor Alexander Berardi
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Abstract
Movable skid plates for a vehicle are described that are configured to move in response to movement of a first or second link to which the skid plate is coupled. Preferred vehicles comprise a multi-link suspension system having a plurality of links, at least some of which can move independently of one another. The skid plate is preferably disposed below the two bottom links of the suspension system. The skid plate can be fixedly attached to one of the two bottom links. The skid plate can be coupled to the other of the two bottom links such that the skid plate can move with respect to that link.
Claims17
A skid plate for a vehicle having a multi-link suspension system with at least first and second links, comprising:
- a skid plate having a first aperture comprising a slot;
- wherein the slot is configured to receive a first fastener that couples the skid plate to a first link of the suspension system, such that the skid plate can move with respect to the first link, with movement of the skid plate being restricted by movement of the first fastener along the slot;
- and
- wherein the skid plate is fixedly attached to a second link of the suspension system, such that the skid plate is fixed in place relative to the second link.
A vehicle, comprising:
- a suspension system comprising:
- a first link that couples to a knuckle of the vehicle at a first end and a chassis of the vehicle at a second end;
- a second link that couples to the knuckle at a first end and the chassis at a second end;
- wherein the first link pivots or moves independently of the second link;
- a skid plate coupled to, and disposed below, the first and second links;
- wherein the skid plate comprises a slot and wherein the skid plate is coupled to the first link via a first fastener configured to be inserted through the slot, such that the skid plate can move with respect to the first link;
- and
- wherein the skid plate is fixedly attached to the second link.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.