Suspended axle of the articulated-connection type for industrial vehicles
US6523844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/07
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspended axle (31) of the articulated-connection type for industrial vehicles comprises a central casing (32) from which two arms (34) extend, each of which carries, at one of its ends, a support (36) for a wheel, the axle (31) being connected to the chassis (52) of the industrial vehicle by means of first bars set transversely and second bars set longitudinally with respect to the vehicle, where the transverse bars comprise a Panhard rod (54). In addition, interposed between the axle (31) and the chassis (52) are hydraulic elements (84). The longitudinal bars each consist of a single strut (64) having one end connected to the central casing (32) and one, opposite, end connected to the chassis (52) with interposition of a ball-and-socket joint (68).
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