Co-axial sway bar for a suspension system
US9016703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/91
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspension system for a heavy duty truck or trailer is disclosed as having a frame and including a first swing arm having a first elongated portion and a first mounting member having a central axis and coupled to the first elongated portion. The suspension assembly also includes a second swing arm including a second elongated portion and a second mounting member having a central axis and coupled to the second elongated portion. The second mounting member is coaxially aligned with the first mounting member to define an axis of rotation for the first swing arm and the second swing arm. The suspension assembly finally includes a connector coupled to at least one of the first mounting member and the second mounting member and a sway bar having a central axis, wherein the sway bar is coupled to the first swing arm and the second swing arm and positioned such that the central axis of the sway bar is coaxially aligned with the axis of rotation for the first swing arm and the second swing arm.
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