Trailing beam suspension with alignment adjustment assembly
US7331588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2204/4302
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailing beam suspension comprises a hanger bracket adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame, wherein the hanger bracket includes a mounting aperture, and a trailing beam pivotally mounted to the hanger bracket by a pivot pin extending through the mounting aperture of the hanger bracket. The trailing beam suspension also comprises an adjustable mechanism operably coupled to the hanger bracket including a selector member in operable engagement with the pivot pin and having a plurality of first coupler portions, and at least one second coupler portion that is selectively engageable with at least one of the first coupler portions, wherein adjusting the selector member such that alternative first coupler portions engage the at least one second coupler portion adjust the position of the trailing beam with respect to a vehicle frame rail in a fore-or-aft direction.
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