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Suspension for heavily loaded haul trucks

US4739976A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 1985
Grant dateApr 26, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F5/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved suspension for heavily loaded haul trucks. A piston supported by a hollow rod is insertible within a cylinder, a check valve is provided in the lower end of the rod with the seat having damping orifices extending therethrough. An inert gas such as nitrogen is provided in the hollow rod and a silicone fluid is provided in the cylinder below the inert gas.

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