Self-guided air spring assembly
US7866681B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2204/125
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air spring assembly includes a pedestal that has one end fixed to a suspension arm and includes a second end with a platform that supports an air spring assembly. An air spring piston is fixed to the platform. A lower portion of a flexible bellows is fixed to the air spring piston and an upper portion of the flexible bellows is mounted to a vehicle frame structure. A linear moveable member has one end fixed to the upper portion of said flexible bellows and an opposite end slidingly received within an internal cavity of the pedestal such that the upper and lower portions of the flexible bellows articulate linearly with respect to each other.
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