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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7261287 | Vehicle having a suspension assembly with multiple torsion members which cooperatively provide suspension A vehicle having a suspension assembly including a first torsion member connectable to a frame along a first axis and a second torsion member operatively coupled to the first torsion member along a second axis. A plurality of wheel arms are coupled to the second tor... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7128191 | Actuator assembly An actuator assembly includes an actuator, an output member, and a spring arrangement having at least one spiral return spring. The output member has a neutral position, a first actuated position, and a second actuated position. The neutral position is between the f... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6877728 | Suspension assembly having multiple torsion members which cooperatively provide suspension to a wheel The present invention relates to a suspension assembly for a carriage. The suspension assembly, in one embodiment, includes a first torsion member connectable to a carriage frame along a first axis and a second torsion member operatively coupled to the first torsion... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6752411 | Multi-stage torsion axle A multi-stage torsion axle that has a first stage torsion assembly positioned within a second stage torsion assembly. The first stage torsion assembly has a square first stage shaft within a first elastomeric bushing. The second stage torsion assembly has a square t... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6457622 | Actuation mechanism for a tarping system An open-topped vehicle body, such as a dump body, includes a tarping system that is deployed over the body by a pivoting bail member. An actuation mechanism applies a torque to the bail member to automatically pivot the member and deploy the tarp. The act... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6318527 | Inertial vibration isolator spring for helicopter A novel apparatus and method are provided to reduce the interlaminar shear loading in the retention area of composite springs used in a vibration isolator for use with a helicopter main rotor. The composite springs, which are made of a graphite laminate, ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6318790 | Actuation mechanism for a tarping system An open-topped vehicle body, such as a dump body, includes a tarping system that is deployed over the body by a pivoting bail member. An actuation mechanism applies a torque to the bail member to automatically pivot the member and deploy the tarp cover. T... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6158725 | Device for storing energy in spring storages The device serves for storing energy. A spatial work range is defined by a displacement path upon compression of at least one spring of the spring storage. Along the work range in the working direction, at least two springs are arranged which are impinged... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6102381 | Device for storing energy in spring storages The device serves for storing energy. A spatial work range is defined by a displacement path upon compression of at least one spring of the spring storage. Along the work range in the working direction, at least two springs are arranged which are impinged... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5222762 | Double piano hinge vehicle suspension A suspension system for compensating road-borne loads applied selectively to one end of a vehicle wheeled axle. The suspension system includes a pair of elongated rigid tubes, extending longitudinally over opposite sides of the wheel axle, and supported t... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5163701 | Torsion spring vehicle suspension A torsion spring cartridge is provided for torsionally absorbing loads on a trailer frame or the like. The torsion spring cartridge is insertable into an axle tube and includes a counter torque hub, a bearing block spaced therefrom, and a torque shaft mou... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5158321 | Torsional suspension unit A torsional suspension unit is provided which includes at least one, and preferably a plurality of, torsion rod(s) for absorbing and distributing forces and a bearing block associated with said torsion rod(s) for maintaining one end of said torsion rod(s)... | 10/27/1992 |
| 4863148 | Apparatus for adjustment of automobile torsion bar suspension assembly A system for enabling modification and adjustment of an automobile torsion bar suspension assembly housed in a tubular beam housing includes a plurality of torsion spring stiffener members, each comprising a tubular member dimensioned to be slidably recei... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4804170 | Counterbalance assembly for rotatable robotic arm and the like There is provided a counterbalance assembly for use in combination with a rotatable robotic arm and the like in a robotic manipulator, where the robotic arm is rotated about an axis by a torque-producing device having a relatively stationary base. The ass... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4787612 | Torsional vibration damper A torsional vibration damper for the driven plate of a friction clutch comprises a hub, a flange extending radially out from the hub and an outer member comprising an annular side plate arranged to one side of the flange and having a central aperture such... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4194761 | Suspension system for tracked vehicles A suspension system for a tracked vehicle has a hull provided with double crawler tracks positioned on either side of the hull. Each crawler track runs around a track drive wheel, track roller assemblies and a take-up idler. A torsion unit assembly connec... | 03/25/1980 |
| 3990725 | Independent front suspension for a motor vehicle An independent front suspension for a motor vehicle according to the present disclosure includes a one-piece torsion bar which functions as the left and right front wheel positioning members, the left and right front suspension springs and the front anti-... | 11/09/1976 |
| 3944248 | Suspension system A suspension system for a trailer unit having two pairs of support axles providing independent wheel support, each of the wheels being mounted on torsion-type axles, with means for retracting at least one of the pairs of wheels thereby allowing the remain... | 03/16/1976 |
