Integrated vehicle suspension, axle and frame assembly
US6516914B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/38
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated assembly for large vehicles including independent suspension components, supporting side plates and axle and frame components. Each of the side plates is a weldment in which the main part is a series of metal plates formed by bending a single sheet. Pockets are formed on the outside surfaces of the side plates. The pockets support the upper ends of suspension components, i.e., a coil spring, a shock absorber and a jounce bumper, while the lower ends of the suspension components are carried by a lower control arm. The half-shafts of each axle, extend through the side plates which are carried by two C-shaped main frame members.
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