Mechanical stop for axle/suspension systems
US8851492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle/suspension system for heavy-duty vehicles having a frame and at least one suspension assembly operatively connected to the frame, the axle/suspension system including a mechanical stop having a plurality of links and a first end and a second end, the second end rigidly attached to the suspension assembly and the first end rigidly attached to the vehicle frame, wherein the first end and the second end control a distance between the first end and the second end, and control the plurality of links to attain a movement tolerance range of said mechanical stop from about 0.0 inches to about 2.0 inches.
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