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Device and method for carrying out wheelbase adjustment for utility vehicles

US8177010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

11Claims

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Assignee

WABCO GmbH · DE

Inventors

Andelko Glavinic · Hannover, DE
Tobias Lange · Bergheim, DE
Udo Ronnenberg · Großburgwedel, DE
Michael Schoppe · Hannover, DE
Axel Stender · Hameln, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 23, 2009
Grant date	May 15, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 29, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60G2800/214
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for effecting wheelbase adjustment for utility vehicles having one or more axles with wheels, includes one or more adjustment mechanisms to which compressed air can be applied. The adjustment mechanism(s) adjust at least one of the axles in relation to the body of the vehicle. A pressure sensor measures the pressure of the compressed air in the adjustment mechanism(s) and generates corresponding pressure signals. A pulse-controlled valve or, alternatively, a spring-return valve, is employed to optionally feed the compressed air into the adjustment mechanism(s) and discharge the compressed air from the adjustment mechanism(s).

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