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Vehicle and truck assembly

US8443735B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2009
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61F5/36
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Truck assemblies, systems and methods are provided for transferring weight supported by various wheels, and axles. An example truck assembly may include a truck frame element, and a carrier coupled with the truck frame element. A bias may be configured to bias the carrier away from the truck frame element. An actuatable linkage arrangement may include a compliant linkage coupled with the carrier. The compliant linkage may pull the carrier against the bias in a first direction.

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