Mechanical down-stop for axle/suspension systems
US10308088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2204/4504
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical down-stop for heavy-duty vehicle axle/suspension systems which includes an angled bracket that is rigidly/stiffly attached to the vehicle frame at one end, and is attached to a flexible portion of the mechanical down-stop at its other end. The flexible portion is attached to a beam of the axle/suspension system. The angled bracket is formed of an elastically deformable material and includes a bend that enables the bracket to act as a spring. The angled bracket and the flexible portion limit downward movement and react the downward force of the beam.
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