What is the function of kingpin inclination in automobiles?
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The following are the functions of kingpin inclination: 1. The function of kingpin inclination is to influence the steering and handling of the vehicle. In the lateral plane of the vehicle, the upper end of the kingpin axis is slightly inclined inward, a phenomenon known as kingpin inclination. In the transverse vertical plane, the angle between the kingpin axis and the vertical line is called the kingpin inclination angle, the value of which is closely related to the vehicle's steering and handling performance. 2. The kingpin is the pivot center for the steering wheels in traditional vehicles, traditionally a thick pin shaft. Currently, many vehicles with independent suspensions no longer have this kingpin component, but in wheel alignment, the term 'kingpin' is still used, meaning that when the steering wheel turns, it rotates around the kingpin axis.