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Active axle suspension system

US7644942B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2007
Grant dateJan 12, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2300/082
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An active suspension system for a rigid beam tractor axle in which the axle is connected to the chassis by two orthogonally oriented pivot points and axle movement is controlled by double-acting suspension actuators managed by a control system to improve the ride and handling characteristics of the tractor.

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