Wishbone
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006640
A suspension component shaped like a 'V' or 'A', also known as a control arm, that connects the wheel hub to the vehicle's chassis. It allows for vertical movement of the wheel while controlling its lateral and longitudinal position. Double wishbone suspension systems use two such arms per wheel, offering precise control over wheel alignment and handling characteristics.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006640 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Querlenkerhebel; Spanish: horquilla; French: triangle de suspension |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Wishbone",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A suspension component shaped like a 'V' or 'A', also known as a control arm, that connects the wheel hub to the vehicle's chassis. It allows for vertical movement of the wheel while controlling its lateral and longitudinal position. Double wishbone suspension systems use two such arms per wheel, offering precise control over wheel alignment and handling characteristics.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Querlenkerhebel",
"es": "horquilla",
"fr": "triangle de suspension"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/wishbone/"
}
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