Suspension system for road wheel of a track laying vehicle
US5183287A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/112
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension system (28) for a track laying vehicle includes a support arm (30) that defines a cavity (36) and has a first end (32) about which the arm pivots under the control of a stationary crank arm (38) and a cylinder of (42) supported for swiveling movement by a swivel bearing (46). The cylinder (42) has a piston (48) that is connected to the crank arm (38) and which operates to compress suppression liquid within the cavity (36) to thereby control jounce and rebound movement of the support arm.
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