De Dion rear axle
E1043488
The De Dion rear axle is an automotive suspension design that combines a rigid connection between the rear wheels with separate, sprung differential mounting to improve handling and ride quality over traditional live axles.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| de Dion | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
automotive suspension system
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rear axle design ⓘ |
| allows | differential to be sprung ⓘ |
| classifiedAs | semi-independent suspension ⓘ |
| connects |
left rear wheel
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right rear wheel ⓘ |
| developedBy | De Dion-Bouton company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| differsFrom |
independent rear suspension
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live axle ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
dampers
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half-shafts ⓘ rigid beam connecting rear wheels ⓘ separately mounted differential ⓘ springs ⓘ suspension links ⓘ universal joints ⓘ |
| improves |
handling compared to live axle
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ride quality compared to live axle ⓘ |
| keeps | wheels parallel to each other ⓘ |
| maintains |
constant camber between rear wheels
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fixed track width ⓘ |
| mayUse |
Panhard rod
NERFINISHED
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Watts linkage NERFINISHED ⓘ trailing arms ⓘ |
| mountsDifferential | to vehicle body ⓘ |
| namedAfter | De Dion-Bouton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originatedIn | France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| popularPeriod |
early 20th century
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mid 20th century ⓘ |
| provides | better wheel control than live axle ⓘ |
| reduces |
camber change during suspension travel
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unsprung differential mass ⓘ unsprung weight compared to live axle ⓘ |
| requires |
driveshafts with sliding joints
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lateral location device ⓘ |
| separates | unsprung mass ⓘ |
| sharesPropertyWith | beam axle ⓘ |
| supports | driven rear wheels ⓘ |
| transmits | driving torque through half-shafts ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Alfa Romeo
NERFINISHED
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Aston Martin NERFINISHED ⓘ Lancia NERFINISHED ⓘ Rover NERFINISHED ⓘ TVR NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedIn |
light commercial vehicles
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racing cars ⓘ rear-wheel-drive vehicles ⓘ sports cars ⓘ |
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