Self-steering axle suspension system having a rotary stabilizer mounted at a pivot joint associated with a tie rod
US7766349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2029 |
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. Alternatively, the rotary damper may be mounted at, and axially aligned with, a pivot joint joining a steering knuckle with the tie rod. 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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