Suspension system for a light trailer
US6155581A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K27/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension system for a light weight trailer is disclosed. The trailer is of the type comprising a chassis frame including a lower frame assembly. The suspension system comprises a transversal bar extending outside the chassis along a rear end thereof. The transversal bar has frontwards curved end segments extending along a corresponding side frame member of the chassis having a pivot point pivotally connectable to the corresponding side frame member and a tip portion adapted to operatively connect a wheel of the trailer. A shock absorber associated with each curved end segment is provided. The shock absorber bar has a rear end connected to a location along the curved end segment opposite the tip portion thereof and a front end connected along the corresponding side frame member. The shock absorber bar extends below the curved end segment of the transversal bar and defines an acute angle therewith.
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