Axle clamp assembly top pad and suspensions incorporating same
US7475892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/601
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A non-torque reactive air suspension exhibiting excellent roll stability characteristics is shown to include frame hangers mounted to frame rails extending longitudinally on opposite sides of a vehicle. Longitudinally extending beams are connected to the frame hangers at one end and extend parallel to the frame rails. At their other ends, the beams are joined by a crossbrace extending laterally across the vehicle centerline. In a central portion thereof, the beams have an axle pivot bore to which an axle clamp assembly is connected, the axle clamp assembly clamping a drive axle housing for the vehicle. The axle pivot bore is generally aligned with the drive axle. A control rod assembly is connected to suspension or frame components. Together with the beams, the control rod assembly forms a parallelogram configuration wherein the beams form the lower linkages of that configuration and the control rods included within the control rod assembly form the upper linkages of that configuration.
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