Tandem axle suspension system
US4202564A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 1978 |
| Grant date | May 13, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2204/44
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tandem axle suspension system wherein laterally spaced walking beams are pivotally mounted on a trunnion tube and extend forwardly and rearwardly therefrom to overly forward and rearward axles. A pair of arms are coupled by adjustable bushings to each walking beam and extend respectively forwardly and rearwardly underlying the beam. The axles are rigidly coupled to the arms, and air springs are disposed between each axle and the corresponding walking beam portion overlying the axle.
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