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Class 280/124.111 - Longitudinal pivot axis (i.e., rocking axle)


Subclass of Class 280 - Land vehicles
Definition: Subject matter wherein the structurally rigid bar, beam,
No. of patents: 129
Last issue date: 05/01/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8167324Caster wheel suspension for a zero-turn mower
A zero-turn mower comprising a zero-turn mower frame, a front axle coupled to the zero-turn mower frame, first and second caster wheel assemblies, and first and second front shock assemblies. The front shock assemblies rotatably and telescopically couple the caster ...
05/01/2012
7900942Wheel suspension arm
A wheel suspension arm comprises a link opening (12) for pivotably securing the wheel suspension arm to a vehicle frame and an axle opening (11) for securing an axle element (2) to the wheel suspension arm. A peripheral edge (11a) ...
03/08/2011
7857333Vehicle suspension stabilising arrangement
A stabilizing arrangement (100) characterized by a mounting member (32), at least one forward truck (34) supporting a forward pair of surface engaging members (36), and at least one rear truck (38) supporting a rear pair of surface...
12/28/2010
7740254Wheeled work machine
A wheeled work machine in which the center of gravity of a machine body is positioned low and the stability of the machine in a working position is secured without regard to the movement of the center of gravity caused by the rotation of a rotation table during work...
06/22/2010
7703781Suspensions for low floor vehicle
A low profile chassis and suspension system for a road vehicle. The chassis supports a payload section or cargo compartment, such as for a delivery truck, ambulance, or shuttle bus. The chassis includes a largely planar frame having a top surface which is located be...
04/27/2010
7665750Trunnion air ride suspension system
A trunnion air ride suspension system. In one example, a trunnion suspension system includes a trunnion beam pivotably mounted to a hanger bracket, and an axle pivotably mounted to the trunnion beam. A brake actuator is secured to the axle and pivotably mounted to t...
02/23/2010
7451993Steerable chassis for work vehicle
A steerable chassis for work vehicle, having a coupling with a hinge that has a vertical axis in order to act as a steering system and an articulation that has a horizontal axis in order to ensure greater freedom of torsional oscillation of that chassis. The chassis...
11/18/2008
7425005Suspensions for low floor vehicles
A low profile chassis and suspension system for a road vehicle. The chassis supports a payload section or cargo compartment, such as for a delivery truck, ambulance, or shuttle bus. The chassis includes a largely planar frame having a top surface which is located be...
09/16/2008
7390000Lateral link for vehicle suspension systems
The present invention provides a lateral link for suspension systems wherein the distance between opposite ends of the lateral link increases in a tight or sudden turn, so as to enhance controllability, stability, and riding comfort of the vehicle. ...
06/24/2008
7380892Track assembly with idler wheels and cart incorporating same
A tread assembly has front and rear main idler wheels supported by a frame. A continuous tread is provided around the idler wheels for supporting a cart on a bottom portion of the tread between the front and rear main idler wheels. An assembly is provided to permit ...
06/03/2008
7370872Rigid vehicle axle with integral trailing arms
In a rigid vehicle axle comprising an axle beam with axle journals forming wheel carriers arranged at the ends thereof, and at least two trailing arms rigidly fixed to the axle beam, each half of the rigid vehicle axle comprises an axle beam section, a trailing arm ...
05/13/2008
7357461Axle structure for a motor vehicle
An axle structure for a motor vehicle includes a body of U-shaped configuration with two longitudinal beams and a cross member interconnecting the longitudinal beams at one end thereof. Each longitudinal beam has ends formed as a neck. The longitudinal beams and the...
04/15/2008
7354051Independent suspension system for a wheeled vehicle
An independent suspension system for a wheeled vehicle includes a modified shock absorber, a leaf spring, and a wheel carrier. The shock absorber includes a cylinder, and a rod passing through the cylinder. The shock absorber is vertically mounted in a condition whe...
04/08/2008
7350792Automotive steering and suspension system
A system of linkages for a beam-type straight axle drive arrangement which accurately control the vehicle steering as well as axle location throughout its full range of suspension compression. This system can be retrofitted onto existing vehicles as a “bolt-on” ...
04/01/2008
7334806Torque reaction control link
A suspension system for a motor vehicle comprising a chassis, a rigid drive axle, an opposite axle and road wheels attached to the ends of each axle, a torque reaction control link positioned longitudinally of the motor vehicle with longitudinal control arms pivotal...
02/26/2008
7290778Cradle for steering assembly
The present invention is directed to a replacement steering assembly for a rear steer vehicle and requires no cutting/removal of suspension components or drilling holes or welding of vehicle frame rails. The replacement steering assembly includes a cradle for suppor...
11/06/2007
7264272Bi-directional anti-tip system for powered wheelchairs
A bi-directional anti-tip system for a wheelchair includes a pair of anti-tip system subassemblies actively lifting a leading anti-tip wheel when traveling in either forward or reverse directions. The anti-tip system subassemblies operate to couple a leading anti-ti...
09/04/2007
7234534Firefighting vehicle
A firefighting vehicle includes a frame, a fluid pump, and a body having a compartment. In one embodiment, a drive line of the pump passes through a transverse cross member of the frame. In another embodiment, the body includes opposite side sections sandwiching the...
06/26/2007
7234562C-beam suspension support
An agricultural tractor rear suspension has a suspension arm pivotally coupled to the chassis of the tractor at a forward pivot joint. A guide roller and interengaged guide track are coupled to and between the chassis and the arm to prevent the arm from flexing late...
06/26/2007
7216860Bearing seat of a tension strut made of composite materials
A mount support of a force connection strut is provided manufactured from plastic/metal composite materials for a chassis of a motor vehicle. The force connection strut has an elongated basic body and a sleeve (H) passing through the basic body. The sleeve (H) has a...
05/15/2007
7216884Aluminum trailer, frame and kit
The aluminum trailer frame and trailer includes aluminum side rails with bowed forward sections which converge on an aluminum trailer tongue beam. A plurality of aluminum cross members are laterally mounted to opposing side rails. Each cross member has a generally C...
05/15/2007
7213824Suspension system for a transport vehicle
A suspension system for a multi-axle transport vehicle for moving heavy loads includes two fluid activated cylinders and two spaced apart arms for each wheel and axle set which allow the transport vehicle to be raised and lowered with respect to the roadway. The sus...
05/08/2007
7207408Reinforcing support structure for a three-wheeled motor vehicle, and three-wheeled motor vehicle incorporating same
A three-wheeled motor vehicle includes a through coupling situated between right and left internal shafts and rear wheels, each via a drive shaft. The axial lines of right and left internal shafts are both intersected with a straight line as a rocking axis. If the r...
04/24/2007
7204498Twist-beam axle for the rear suspension of a motor vehicle and method for its production
The twist-beam axle (10) comprises a central cross-member (11) compliant to torsion and a pair of trailing arms (12) fixed to side end portions (11a) of the cross-member (11) for articulated connection of the axle to the veh...
04/17/2007
7204499Axle supporting structure for industrial vehicle and industrial vehicle having the same
An axle supporting structure for supporting an axle beam for an industrial vehicle includes a center pin, a pair of axle supporting units and a counterweight. The center pin protrudes from the axle beam. Each axle supporting unit has formed therethrough an insertion...
04/17/2007
7168716Swing mechanism for steering shaft in three-wheeled industrial vehicle
A swing mechanism of a steering axle in a three-wheeled industrial vehicle has a steering axle, a pair of steerable wheels, a steering shaft, a center pin and a holder. The steerable wheels are supported on both sides of the steering axle. The steering shaft is conn...
01/30/2007
7147073Travel drive for heavy goods vehicles
A heavy goods vehicle has several wheel pairs forming a driven wheel axle, which wheel pairs are each supported by a separate rocker arm, which extends between the wheels of the respective wheel pairs and carries on opposite sides two wheel hubs on which the wheels ...
12/12/2006
7144022Tractor suspension system
A front suspension for a tractor has an axle that is pivotally coupled to an axle carrier to pivot about a substantially longitudinal axis. The axle carrier, in turn, is pivotally coupled to the chassis of the vehicle to pivot about a generally vertical axis. The fr...
12/05/2006
7137473Four-wheel industrial truck with a swing axle
A four-wheel industrial truck with a swing axle for the rear wheels, a drive, and a control device for said drive that generates an actuating signal for the drive in response to a transducer signal. A stop is provided on the bodywork of the industrial truck that coo...
11/21/2006
7131651Chassis with height adjustable wheels for regulating orientation of a chassis member
A chassis is described which is constructed of two lower side frames which at each end are provided with a wheel or caterpillar track. On each of the two lower side members, there is a horizontal bearing. Each of these bearings are connected to an upper vertical sid...
11/07/2006
7108086All wheel drive utility vehicle with bogey beam suspension
A utility vehicle that has a bogey beam suspension for the front steered wheels is also provided with all wheel drive by mounting a drive shaft within the bogey beam so that power can be furnished to the front axle. For a six wheel vehicle the middle axle is mounted...
09/19/2006
7090233Spindle bracket for rear suspension
A spindle bracket for rear suspensions includes a bracket body welded to a trailing arm and having a mounting hole into which a spindle is inserted, and a lateral strength reinforcing piece secured between the trailing arm and the bracket body. ...
08/15/2006
7090234Three-wheel vehicle with swinging mechanism
In a three-wheel vehicle, right and left suspension arms are independently attached to a front swinging shaft and a rear swinging shaft so that the suspension arms can swing vertically, and the front swinging shaft and the rear swinging shaft function as a swinging ...
08/15/2006
7070244Road milling machine
This invention is road milling machine with a chassis (13) having at least four wheels of which the front four wheels (14) are assigned to a parallelogram steering axle (23). The parallelogram steering axle (23) guides the front wheels (
07/04/2006
7007761Emergency response vehicle
A small emergency response vehicle having a wedge-shaped nose and triangular wheel base for improved accessibility to emergency sites previously inaccessible to conventional fire fighting vehicles. A main overhead tank and two modular auxiliary tanks provide 2400 li...
03/07/2006
7000724Skid steer vehicle with bogie suspension
A skid steer vehicle has a suspension that includes two bogies pivotally connected to the sides of the vehicle and extending fore-and-aft along each side of the vehicle. The bogies are pivotally connected to the vehicle in the middle and have a wheel mounted at each...
02/21/2006
6976687Cambering vehicle and mechanism
A cambering vehicle includes a single steerable front wheel and a pair of rear wheels at the rearward ends of trailing arms extending from the front structure. The two arms are articulated to the front structure, and move arcuately in planes parallel to the steering...
12/20/2005
6959935Steering triangle
A steering triangle (1) is provided for the axle suspension of motor vehicles for the articulated connection of a vehicle axle with a vehicle chassis with two control arms (2, 3). The control arms are connected to each other in a joint housing (6
11/01/2005
6959936Vehicle suspension system
A vehicle suspension system couples an axle to a vehicle frame so that the axle pivots about a first location with respect to the frame when the axle has a first range of articulation. The axle pivots about a second location with respect to the frame extending later...
11/01/2005
6945548Air spring and air spring mounting assembly
A non-torque reactive air suspension exhibiting excellent roll stability characteristics is shown to include frame hangers mounted to frame rails extending longitudinally on opposite sides of a vehicle. Longitudinally extending beams are connected to the frame hange...
09/20/2005
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