Self-steering, caster adjustable suspension system
US6007078A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2500/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-steering axle suspension system of the parallelogram type is provided with a tri-pivot cradle mechanism for changing the caster of the axle to provide for either a reverse or forward steerable axle mode while equalizing the forces on the pivots in the parallelogram to reduce pivot wear out.
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