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Suspension element for a heavy vehicle

US4700970A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 1986
Grant dateOct 20, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/116
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The suspension element comprises an arm (1) through which extends a wheel stub-axle (2) of the vehicle which is rotatively mounted on a fixed part (3) integral with the chassis of the vehicle with interposition of bearing means between the fixed part (3) and the arm (1), a hydraulic chamber (5) being provided in the arm (1) and containing a slidable piston (7) on which is pivotally mounted a link (8) whose end opposed to the piston (7) is pivotally mounted on the fixed part (3). The bearing means comprise a bearing bush (23) surrounding the fixed part (3) and internally coated with a material for a high resistance dry sliding, the bush (23) being apertured for allowing the arm (1) to oscillate on each side of a lug (13) of the fixed part (3) which radially projects from the bush (23) and is pivotally mounted on the link (8).

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