Independent suspension and steering assembly
US8485543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An independent suspension and steering system that can be used with a large truck. The suspension system includes a transversely extending leaf spring assembly. The midpoint of the leaf spring assembly is secured at the centerline of the vehicle while the two opposing ends of the leaf spring assembly are shackled to vertically moveable carriers on which the steering knuckles are pivotally mounted. The steering unit includes a transversely extending relay rod which is attached to tie rods at its opposite ends. The tie rods are, in turn, attached to the steering knuckles. In some embodiments, at least one steering gear is coupled with the relay rod via a connecting rod that is secured at one end to the rotating output shaft of the steering gear and secured at its other end to the relay rod.
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