Articulated vehicle suspension system shoulder joint
US7261176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulated vehicle suspension system shoulder joint is disclosed. A vehicle includes a plurality of wheel assemblies; a plurality of rotating shoulder joints, each wheel assembly being mounted to a respective one of the shoulder joints and rotatable in a plane by the respective shoulder joint; and a chassis to which the shoulder joints are mounted. The shoulder joint for use in a vehicle suspension system includes a housing to which a wheel assembly may be attached for in-plane rotation; a drive; and a transmission engaged with the housing and the drive to reduce the speed of the drive motor as it drives the housing.
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