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Self-steering axle suspension system having a rotary stabilizer

US7360773B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2006
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2204/4702
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-steering axle suspension system utilizing a rotary damper coaxially aligned with and acting directly about the king pin centerline on one side of the vehicle is disclosed. When used as such, the rotary damper constitutes a rotary stabilizer. The rotary stabilizer is used to control the steerability of the self-steering axle suspension system and has a self-centering axle mechanism incorporated therein.

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