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Roll-resistant hydraulic suspension system, kit and method for load handling vehicles

US6196555A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 27, 1999
Grant dateMar 6, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2800/912
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension system for a vehicle includes a first hydraulic circuit, a second hydraulic circuit and a connection between the first hydraulic and the second hydraulic circuit. The first hydraulic circuit is operatively coupled to a first side of the vehicle, and is selectively controllable to move the first side of the vehicle. The second hydraulic circuit is operatively coupled to a second side of the vehicle, and is selectively controllable to move the second side of the vehicle. The first hydraulic circuit and the second hydraulic circuit operate together in a first mode when the connection between the first hydraulic circuit and the second hydraulic circuit is opened to move the first and second sides of the vehicle in a same direction. The first hydraulic circuit and the second hydraulic circuit operate independently of each other in a second mode when the connection is closed.

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