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20080224435 | Suspension beam with captured axle - A suspension beam with a captured axle is described, including a top and bottom plate, a pivot mount, and a spring mount, and side plates. Optional embodiments include an axle sleeve, multiple top and bottom plates, a u-shaped member in place of the side plates. The pivot mount includes a bush housing and a bush housing clamp. The side walls may be recessed, flush or outboard with respect to the top and bottom plates. The top and bottom plates are directly attached to the axle or axle sleeve, and to the pivot mount. | 09-18-2008 |
20080231010 | Motor Vehicle Chassis - A motor vehicle chassis has, on at least one axle, a control arm ( | 09-25-2008 |
20080272569 | Structural Motor Vehicle Axle System Assembled By Structural Bonding - A motor vehicle axle system including two longitudinal arms made of molded material and a torsionally flexible cross bracing made of high strength material different from the material of the arms, each arm including a lug for assembling by structural bonding the cross bracing to the arms. Each lug has an assembling edge configured to be assembled to one end of the cross bracing by generating self-binding with a surface of the cross bracing, an adhesive layer being applied between the assembling edge and the surface of the cross bracing, and the assembling edge of each lug has a variable thickness along its periphery and in the direction of the lug axis, the thickness being selected so as to minimize stresses exerted on the adhesive in the assembling zone. A method assembles the motor vehicle axle system. | 11-06-2008 |
20090066048 | VEHICLE AXLE APPARATUS - A vehicle axle construction comprises a suspension for supporting the axle from first and second frame rail members. Elongated support members extend forwardly from respective locations along the frame rail members that are rearwardly of the axle and are clamped or otherwise coupled to the axle. A single pivot may be utilized to couple the respective rearmost end portions of the supports to the respective frame members. The forward ends of the supports may be coupled to respective air springs. Desirably, at least a portion of each air spring is positioned forwardly of the axle. In addition, at least one lateral stabilizer rigidifies the suspension. An alternative suspension utilizes leaf springs. A double acting rack-and-pinion steering mechanism may be rigidly coupled to the axle for use in steering the wheels of the vehicle. | 03-12-2009 |
20090085318 | Vehicle leaf spring suspension with radius arms - A vehicle suspension comprising a pair of leaf springs arranged to extend longitudinally of the frame of a vehicle on opposed sides thereof with each leaf spring having one of its ends pivotally connected to the vehicle frame at a fixed location and which have an axle secured thereto between the ends thereof. A first bracket rigidly attaches each leaf spring at or adjacent the fixed location where the end of the leaf spring is connected to the vehicle frame. A radius arm extends longitudinally on each side of the vehicle frame and has one end thereof pivotally connected to the first bracket in a spaced-apart relationship to the fixed location. A second bracket is rigidly attached to the axle and is connected to the other end of the corresponding radius arm in a spaced relationship to the axle. Modified versions of the suspension are also disclosed. | 04-02-2009 |
20090102152 | REAR RADIUS ARM AND REAR RADIUS ARM MOUNT FOR IMPROVED HANDLING OF FACTORY AND LIFTED LARGE-SCALE SUSPENSION STROKES AND ARTICULATIONS FOR ON AND OFF ROAD VEHICLES - A rear axle radius arm reduces chassis-induced roll oversteer and improves handling and safety both on and off road. Each rear axle radius arm has a single point of frame attachment in a variety of locations, and pivots on a center, allowing lifting to relatively large heights, very large suspension strokes, and high degrees of axle articulation. Four factory axle mounts on the stock axle may be used for many retrofit applications. An additional compliant bushing in the rear axle radius arm accommodates movement in an otherwise fully constrained rear axle suspension design. The additional bushing is another reason why this design improves vehicle performance so much, as it allows for increased axle articulation (differential wheel elevations) with reduced torque applied to the axle and control arm attachment brackets. | 04-23-2009 |
20090115153 | Upper Link Mount for Truck Axle - An upper link mount that is functional. An “A” shaped part is oriented with the point facing towards the center of the vehicle. The base of the “A” is attached to the axle with screws. The tip of the “A” has two holes to mount upper links to. Servo mounting holes can be incorporated into this “A” shaped part as well to hold a steering servo. | 05-07-2009 |
20090200766 | Front suspension and steering system for cycles and motorcycles without tilting of the front wheels - The present invention offers a front suspension and steering system for cycles and motorcycles. A mainframe with two front wheels and one rear wheel, the front wheels have flat surface tires, a 2-axial hub, having a wheel axle to support the two front wheels and a tilting axis below the wheel axle, a steering arm, having a tilting axle, the tilting axle can rotate in the tilting axis when the steering arm is tilting, the steering arm is connected to the mainframe by two wish bones and can rotate in the steeling axis. During turning, the body and the rear wheel are tilting to the side of turning to keep the center of gravity on the side of turning to balance the centrifugal force, but the front wheels and the 2-axial hub do not tilt, such that it is more stable and safe during turning. | 08-13-2009 |
20090295112 | STEERING, SUSPENSION AND FIXATION SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLE WHEELS - The present invention reports to steering, suspension and fixation system of motorcycle wheels with damping in extension at the front wheel and compression at the rear wheel. The steering system comprises a steering axle ( | 12-03-2009 |
20110012320 | CONTROLLED PRESSURE CASTING - A method of forming metal castings, including positioning a first end of a structural member in a first mold cavity and a second end of the structural member in a second mold cavity. The first and second mold cavities being fluidly coupled to a reservoir of molten metal. Applying a main pressure to the molten metal in the reservoir to force the molten metal into the first mold cavity and the second mold cavity. Then, applying a first auxiliary pressure to the first mold cavity and a second auxiliary pressure to the second mold cavity to densify the casting formed in the first mold cavity and the second mold cavity. Also, a method for casting including maintaining a main pressure at or less than an initial, mold-filling pressure after first and second mold cavities have been filled. Additionally, a method for detecting whether a first mold cavity is sufficiently filled with molten metal by monitoring a moveable element. | 01-20-2011 |
20110018217 | HINGING ARRANGEMENT FOR A WHEEL AXLE SUSPENSION - A hinging arrangement for a wheel axle suspension of a vehicle, comprises an attachment eye fixed to a component to be hingedly attached to the vehicle, and a hinge pin, e.g. a hinge bolt, attached to a fixed vehicle component. The hinge pin is extending through the attachment eye, wherein the attachment eye has a bore for the hinge pin which comprises at least one tapering bore portion. The arrangement further comprises at least one resilient ring and a clamping member each provided with a central bore for the hinge pin, wherein, in the mounted state, the resilient ring is received at least partially within said tapering bore portion. The resilient ring is bearing with one side against the tapering surface of said tapering bore portion and said clamping member is forced against the other side of the resilient ring whereby the resilient ring is compressed between the clamping member and the tapering surface of the tapering bore portion. | 01-27-2011 |
20110057408 | AXLE ASSEMBLY - The invention concerns an axle assembly with a vehicle axle having a rigid axle body, e.g., one formed as an axle tube ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110068551 | AXLE BRACKET FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to an axle support for motor vehicles, for receiving components of the chassis of the motor vehicle. The axle support comprises frame side members ( | 03-24-2011 |
20110095501 | HEAVY-DUTY AXLE-TO-BEAM CONNECTION - An axle-to-beam connection for axle/suspension systems includes a connector having a U-shaped cross section and includes two pairs of legs. Each of the legs is formed with an opening. The connector extends longitudinally along the axle and is also formed with a pair of window weld openings adjacent to the axle. The connector provides a conforming fit of the connector to the axle when the connector is pulled over the axle using the leg openings and is attached to the axle and beam of the axle/suspension system. | 04-28-2011 |
20110148065 | CROSS MEMBER-INTERGRATED TRUNNION BRACKET - In order to drastically reduce the effort and time required for the alignment adjustment over a conventional case to significantly alleviate the work burden, a cross member-integrated trunnion bracket | 06-23-2011 |
20110169240 | AXLE ASSEMBLY - An axle assembly of a vehicle includes a side plate, a wheel end assembly, and a lower control arm. The side plate is part of a support structure of the vehicle, and the lower control arm extends between the side plate and the wheel end assembly. A spring member and a damper are each connected between the lower control arm and the side plate. The axle assembly further includes a shield fixed to the lower control arm, where the shield is designed to at least partially protect the vehicle from an explosive blast originating below the vehicle. | 07-14-2011 |
20110175312 | PASSIVELY STEERABLE MODULE AXLE - In conventional vehicle cranes it is usually necessary in consideration of current safety regulations to provide at least two separate steering circuits for all steered axles so that, in the event of a failure of one circuit, the vehicle crane can continue to be steered by way of the other. In order to avoid that in accordance with the invention at least one steered rear axle of a vehicle crane ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110175313 | HEAVY-DUTY AXLE-TO-BEAM CONNECTION - An axle-to-beam connection for axle/suspension systems includes a pair of U-bolt brackets that extend generally to or beyond a selected centerline of the axle. The U-bolt brackets are located a distance from one another so that the distance between the U-bolt brackets is equivalent to or preferably less than the outside diameter of the axle resulting in a slight deformation of the axle and a compressive preload between the axle and the U-bolt brackets when the axle is seated between the U-bolt brackets. A weld is placed between the U-bolt brackets and the axle at or beyond the horizontal centerline of the axle within the residual compressive stress field on the axle created by the interference fit of the axle into the U-boll brackets. Means for securing connection of the axle to the beam includes a U-boll or other similar means to provide additional locating support to the axle. | 07-21-2011 |
20110204589 | COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A SPRING ELEMENT TO A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AXLE - A commercial vehicle has its axle housings supported on the chassis frame by way of spring elements. Each spring element is connected to a clamping yoke having two legs, of which in each case one leg rests against the front of the axle housing and the other leg rests against the rear of the axle housing, as seen in the driving direction. The legs are connected to one another by a web. Each leg is fixed and secured on a fixing projection on a longitudinal side of the axle housing, and the web is spaced apart from the upper side of the axle housing. | 08-25-2011 |
20110210527 | MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A V-ROD IN A VEHICLE SUSPENSION - A mounting arrangement for a V-rod in a vehicle suspension includes an axle housing having a mounting cavity formed thereon and a joint member installed in the mounting cavity so that a joint coupling extends outward from the axle housing. The joint member may include a ball joint mounted on a post mountable in the mounting cavity. The mounting cavity may be formed in a boss provided on the axle housing. | 09-01-2011 |
20110221152 | Integral Light Weight Spring Brake Actuator and Mount - An improved integral spring brake actuator and mount is provided in which a portion of the spring brake actuator is integrally formed with a connecting flange and a brake cam shaft support tube. The improved integral spring brake actuator and mount is significantly lighter than previous multi-part built-up spring brake actuators and mounting brackets, decreasing vehicle weight, eliminating the need for costly high-quality welding and lowering manufacturing costs. The integral spring brake actuator and mount may be formed from cast aluminum. | 09-15-2011 |
20110272905 | Extendible Axle Member For The Rear Of An Agricultural Harvester - An extendible axle member ( | 11-10-2011 |
20110285101 | AXLE ARRANGEMENT - An axle arrangement includes an axle member and an axle member bracket arranged on the axle member. A wheel suspension having a wheel carrier bracket is constructed in the form of a fork-shaped metal sheet and swingably supported on the axle member bracket for wheel alignment, with a wheel carrier being arranged on the wheel carrier bracket. | 11-24-2011 |
20120061933 | Vehicle suspension systems for seperated acceleration responses - The invention relates to suspension systems comprising, in certain embodiments, a pivoting means concentric to a wheel rotation axis so that braking forces can be controlled by placement of an instant force center, and so that acceleration forces can be controlled by a swinging wheel link. | 03-15-2012 |
20120112427 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A suspension system of the present invention pivotally supports a wheel of a motor vehicle. An upper control arm and a lower control arm are cooperable with a spindle, which supports the wheel. A vibration damper is cooperable with the upper control arm. A link interconnects the lower control arm and one of the terminal ends of the vibration damper thereby defining a common axis bisecting the link. The vibration damper moves along the common axis to absorb vibration transferred from a road surface and through the wheel. | 05-10-2012 |
20120200055 | AXLE TUBES INCLUDING PROTRUSION AND VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME - A vehicle includes a frame, a swing member, an axle tube, a cushion bracket, a protrusion, an axle, and a cushion member. The swing member is pivotable about a first axis. The axle tube is coupled with the swing member, the cushion bracket, and the protrusion. The axle is rotatable about a second axis. The cushion member includes lower and upper ends. The lower end is pivotally coupled with the cushion bracket and is pivotable about a third axis. The second and third axes reside in a first plane. The protrusion is located above the first plane and is spaced from the cushion member by a first distance having a minimum value. The lower end of the cushion member is spaced from the axle tube by a second distance having a minimum value. The minimum value of the first distance is less than the minimum value of the second distance. | 08-09-2012 |
20120217713 | WHEELCHAIR SUSPENSION - A wheelchair includes a frame, a rear caster coupled to the frame, a drive wheel coupled to the frame, a front caster, and a pivoting assembly. The pivoting assembly couples the front caster to the frame such that upward movement of the front caster relative to the frame causes the front caster to move toward the drive wheel. | 08-30-2012 |
20120248725 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH ARTICULATION COMPLIANT SPRING BEAM BUSHING - A suspension system can include a spring beam with a bushing receiving opening having outer ends with larger dimensions as compared to an intermediate section of the opening. Another suspension system can include a spring beam having a bushing receiving opening, a resilient bushing received in the opening, and a rigid sleeve received in the bushing, a radial distance between the sleeve and the opening being reduced between opposite ends of the opening. Another suspension system can include an axle, a spring beam attached to the axle, the spring beam including a bushing receiving opening, and a resilient bushing received in the opening, the bushing having outer ends with larger outer dimensions as compared to an intermediate section of the bushing between the bushing outer ends. | 10-04-2012 |
20120299260 | SUSPENSION FOR WHEELED VEHICLES - A wheelchair suspension comprises a frame, at least one pivot arm, at least one front caster, at least one rear caster, a stabilizing system, and a sensor. The pivot arm is coupled to the frame. The front caster is coupled to the pivot arm. The rear caster is coupled to the frame. The stabilizing system is coupled to the frame and the pivot arm. The sensor is arranged such that tipping of the frame causes actuation of the stabilizing system to at least partially resist further movement of the frame. | 11-29-2012 |
20130075994 | SINGLE-AXIS DAMPING JOINT FOR CONNECTING CHASSIS COMPONENTS FOR VEHICLES - The present invention relates to a single-axis damping joint for connecting chassis components for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a single-axis damping joint for connecting chassis components for a vehicle, capable of improving performance of absorbing forward and backward vibration of a vehicle body and vibration due to distortion force while improving durability. | 03-28-2013 |
20130320644 | Energy Storing Suspension Components Having Retention Recesses - Energy storing suspension components for use in suspension systems for wheeled vehicles and trailers, and suspension systems incorporating such energy storing suspension components are disclosed. The energy storing suspension components include an axle seat portion, a first end, and a first limb extending between the axle seat portion and the first end. The axle seat portion includes first and second surfaces with at least one of the first and second surfaces having at least two spaced apart recesses that are spaced from a center of the axle seat portion, the recesses being configured to receive respective protrusions extending from at least one suspension component that is connected to the energy storing suspension component when coupled within an axle coupling assembly. | 12-05-2013 |
20130334786 | AXLE ASSEMBLY - An axle assembly having two hubs, each for connection to a wheel, a housing for differential gears and a mounting arrangement for a braking system for braking a connected wheel. The housing has a depression formed therein. The depression is configured so as to accommodate:
| 12-19-2013 |
20140021693 | AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF DRIVEN WHEELS - An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. | 01-23-2014 |
20140042723 | Axle Beam and Method of Manufacture - An axle beam and a method of manufacture. The axle beam may have a unitary construction that includes a beam portion and a boss portion. The boss portion may have first and second pins that are spaced apart from each other and spaced apart from the beam portion. The first and second pins may be coaxially disposed. | 02-13-2014 |
20140117639 | Mechanical Spring Axle/Suspension System for Heavy-Duty Vehicles - A mechanical spring axle/suspension system includes a front axle/suspension system and a rear axle/suspension system. The front system includes a pair of front leaf spring stacks, and a front axle extending between and being connected to the front leaf spring stacks. A front end of a leaf spring of each front spring stack includes a spring eye that is pivotally connected to a front hanger, and a rear end disposed on a cam mounted in an equalizer. The rear system includes a pair of rear leaf spring stacks, and a rear axle extending between and being connected to the rear leaf spring stacks. A front end of a leaf spring of each rear spring stack includes a spring eye that is pivotally connected to an equalizer, in which the spring eye position reduces inter-axle load transfer, and a rear end disposed on a cam mounted in a rear hanger. | 05-01-2014 |
20140138928 | OPTIMIZED WALL THICKNESS TORQUE ROD - A torque rod assembly includes a pair of end joint assemblies with a thin wall connecting tube disposed between them. The end joint assemblies each include an eye which is friction welded to the thin wall connecting tube. The use of the thin wall connecting tube and the friction welding process allow the friction weld to be located immediately adjacent a bore extending through the eye. The eyes and the thin wall connecting tube can be cast, extruded or formed from steel, aluminum or cast iron. | 05-22-2014 |
20140138929 | Reduced Weight Axle Coupling Assembly for Vehicle Suspension Systems - An axle coupling assembly and method for coupling a vehicle axle to an energy storing suspension component are disclosed. The assembly includes first and second U-shaped fastener assemblies, first and second flanges configured for connection to the vehicle axle, a mounting pad and a suspension component such as a leaf spring or a leading or trailing arm disposed between the first and second flanges and mounting pad. | 05-22-2014 |
20140167378 | Traction Control Apparatus And Method For A Tandem Axle System - A traction assist system for a vehicle having a tandem-axle system includes a drive axle and a non-drive axle attached to a suspension beam on opposite sides of a pivot about which the suspension beam is rotatable. A device selectively applies a force to the suspension beam on the side of the pivot at which the drive axle is attached, such that the suspension beam tends to rotate to provide a downward force on the drive axle. The device can also apply the downward force directly to the drive axle. | 06-19-2014 |
20140191485 | CONVERSION OF TWO WHEELED MOTORCYCLE TO A THREE WHEELED TRIKE CONFIGURATION - A kit and method of motorcycle to trike conversion using a mono-coupe style overlay plate on both sides of the rear swing arm and a non-straddle differential design incorporating hollow metal tube axles and high thrust load maximum surface area bearings, the having a differential assembly comprising a non-straddle differential, a frame, and an axle assembly comprising an axle, wherein the non-straddle differential is supported by the axle. | 07-10-2014 |
20140306414 | ADJUSTABLE RIDE HEIGHT, VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND KIT - Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a first mount link pivotally attached to a mount feature and extending to a device used to support a load on a first wheel, the first mount link pivotally attached to the device. The mount feature is attached to or integrated into the frame of the vehicle. The system further includes a second mount link pivotally attached to at least one of the mount feature and a second mount feature, the second mount link extending to the first mount link, the second mount link pivotally attached to the first mount link. Further disclosed is a vehicle including the system, and a kit including the components to provide the system for a vehicle. | 10-16-2014 |
20140346747 | SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT - A passenger service vehicle includes one or more suspension mounts. Each suspension mount attaches a front axle to a chassis. In some cases, the axle is a drop beam axle. The or each suspension mount is further mounted with one or more suspension components of the following: suspension arm links, suspension air springs, suspension dampeners, anti-roll bars and Panhard rods. | 11-27-2014 |
20150035245 | Controlled Pressure Casting - An automotive component including a composite casting is provided. The composite casting includes a steel member and an end cap fastened to an end portion of the steel member. A cast coupling member is cast about the end portion of the steel member including the end cap, thereby positively and rigidly securing the cast coupling member to the steel member. The automotive component can comprise an engine cradle, a control arm, an instrument panel support structure, a bumper assembly, or a twist axle. The cast coupling member is typically formed by casting-in-place aluminum about the end cap and the end portion of the steel member. The steel member is typically a tubular member, and the end cap typically includes a flange designed to provide a mechanical interlock surface with the cast coupling member. For example, the flange can have a polygonal shape, an outwardly extending member, or notches. | 02-05-2015 |
20150145227 | Energy Storing Suspension Components Having Retention Recesses - Energy storing suspension components for use in suspension systems for wheeled vehicles and trailers, and suspension systems incorporating such energy storing suspension components are disclosed. The energy storing suspension components include an axle seat portion, a first end, and a first limb extending between the axle seat portion and the first end. The axle seat portion includes first and second surfaces with at least one of the first and second surfaces having at least two spaced apart recesses that are spaced from a center of the axle seat portion, the recesses being configured to receive respective protrusions extending from at least one suspension component that is connected to the energy storing suspension component when coupled within an axle coupling assembly. | 05-28-2015 |
20150343868 | Rear Axle of a Two-Track Vehicle - A rear axle of a two-track vehicle, including three control arms articulated to a wheel carrier and extending substantially in a transverse direction of the vehicle, and a trailing arm rigidly connected to the wheel carrier and having adequate flexibility in the transverse direction of the vehicle due to its structure or its mounting on the vehicle body. A support spring proportionately supporting the vehicle body with respect to the wheel and a vibration damper connected effectively in parallel with the supporting spring are supported on the wheel carrier without the intermediate arrangement of a control arm articulated to the wheel carrier. The support spring is supported in front of the wheel center and below the wheel center, as viewed in the direction of travel, on a cantilever protruding from the wheel carrier toward the vehicle center plane and the control arm articulated to the wheel carrier above the center point of the driven wheel in the vertical direction is connected to the wheel carrier behind the wheel center as viewed in the direction of travel. The control arm articulated to the wheel carrier in front of the wheel center as viewed in the direction of travel is connected to the wheel carrier below the wheel center in the vertical direction. The control arm arranged farthest to the rear as viewed in the direction of travel is connected to a steering actuator for the wheel by its end facing away from the wheel carrier. | 12-03-2015 |
20160101661 | ADJUSTABLE RIDE HEIGHT, VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND KIT - Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a first mount link pivotally attached to a mount feature and extending to a device used to support a load on a first wheel, the first mount link pivotally attached to the device. The mount feature is attached to or integrated into the frame of the vehicle. The system further includes a second mount link pivotally attached to at least one of the mount feature and a second mount feature, the second mount link extending to the first mount link, the second mount link pivotally attached to the first mount link. Further disclosed is a vehicle including the system, and a kit including the components to provide the system for a vehicle. | 04-14-2016 |
20160176257 | MACHINE SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAVING LINK OSCILLATION LIMITER | 06-23-2016 |