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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177244 | Supporting structure for vehicle suspension component A vehicle suspension includes a vehicle body, a supporting member, wherein a proximal end is attached to the vehicle body at a central axis. The supporting member is configured to secure an end of a vehicle suspension component to the vehicle body. A distal end of t... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8006987 | Cast trailing arm assembly for trailer suspension A trailing arm assembly for a suspension includes at least first and second cast components. The first and second cast components are welded to each other to substantially surround an outer perimeter of an axle member. The first cast component is then welded to one ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8002297 | Wrap used on the joint of an arm and axle beam for a pneumatic suspension system A wrap used on pneumatic suspension systems which includes a cylindrical body (100) with a single aperture for links (110) which extends along the surface of the cylindrical body (100), the aperture (110) having a region of interruption (... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7997598 | Vehicle suspension system A link arm (81) for restraining lateral movement of a pivotable vehicle suspension system (1), wherein a first end (90) of the arm (81) is pivotally connected to a wheel-mounting end of the system (1) and a second end (91) o... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7980575 | Four-point link A four-point link for suspending a vehicle axle (36) on a vehicle frame (35) of a vehicle (11). The four-point link includes four link arms (2, 3, 4 and 5) which are fixed to one another by a central region (6) and which ext... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7971888 | Suspension system for vehicle A suspension system for a vehicle may include a torsion beam disposed along width direction of the vehicle and including an attaching portion formed to an end portion thereof, a trailing arm disposed to the attaching portion of the torsion beam and aligned along len... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7954833 | Trailing beam assembly A suspension assembly comprises an axle member extending between a pair of trailing beam assemblies, wherein each trailing beam assembly comprises first and second members pivotally coupled to one another that cooperate to form an aperture within which the axle memb... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7934734 | Suspension air spring lift kit A suspension air spring lift kit has a trailing arm having an end that is pivotally connected to a hanger bracket. A vertically oriented air bag is connected between another end of the trailing arm and a frame member of a vehicle, for example, a dump truck or a trai... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7914026 | Suspension system having a composite beam A suspension system having a composite beam. In a described embodiment, a suspension system for a vehicle having a frame is provided. The suspension system includes an axle and a beam interconnected between the vehicle frame and the axle. The beam has opposite ends,... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7896369 | Vehicle suspension assembly with unique geometry A suspension system for supporting an axle and connected to a vehicle frame, including a pair of transversely spaced frame brackets mounted on and depending from the vehicle frame. Each of the frame brackets having one or more mounting points spaced along its perime... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7862059 | Torsion beam axle having connecting tube between torsion beam and trailing arm A torsion beam axle includes a torsion beam, a plurality of trailing arms made of a material different from that of the torsion beam, and connecting tubes made of a material better than that of the trailing arms with respect to weldability with the torsion beam, and... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7854438 | Suspension system with swaged axle and welded arm brackets and method of manufacture A trailing arm suspension system and method of manufacture wherein a tubular axle is formed with a central area and trailing arm attachment areas outboard of the central area. The axle central area and attachment areas have a substantially uniform outer surface diam... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7832749 | Spindle bracket of torsion beam axle suspension A spindle bracket of a torsion beam axle suspension system is defined on an end portion of a trailing arm to be connected to a hub assembly on which a wheel and a tire are mounted. The spindle bracket may include a first inner bracket that is welded to an inner side... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7789405 | Linkage-type air suspension system A linkage-type air suspension system for supporting either a front steer axle or a rear drive axle includes a lower structure assembly which combines the lower control rods, a transverse rod and a stabilizer control system which functions as a single structure. The ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7775535 | Suspension subassembly A suspension subassembly for securement to a heavy vehicle trailer includes a hanger bracket for a trailing arm, an air spring mounting bracket, a damper mounting bracket, and a connection member extending longitudinally between the hanger bracket and the damper mou... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7766352 | Roll stable vehicle suspension system A highly roll stable suspension system for a truck, trailer, or semi-trailer. In at least one embodiment, the suspension includes at least three beam structures, one beam being located beneath each respective longitudinal side frame member of the vehicle, and a thir... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7753384 | Four-point suspension arm A four-point suspension control arm (1) is provided for the axle suspension of a rigid axle especially of a utility vehicle. The four-point control arm (1) has four bearing eyes (7, 8, 9, 10), wherein two bearing eyes (9, 10) can be conne... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7748726 | Leading and trailing arm suspensions with z-shaped arms A leading or trailing arm vehicle suspension system comprised of a fabricated vehicle axle and an arm assembly. The arm assembly includes an axle bracket attached to the axle and a leading or trailing arm attached to the axle bracket. The arm provides bending stiffn... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7717442 | Suspension system having high strength arm to axle connection A suspension system includes a laterally extending axle and an arm assembly welded to the axle. The arm assembly includes a longitudinally extending arm body having top and bottom surfaces, an axle connector welded to the axle and an end of the arm body, and a plate... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7690660 | Leading and trailing arm suspensions having a fully integrated arm A leading or trailing arm vehicle suspension system comprised of a fabricated vehicle axle and a fully integrated beam casting providing bending stiffness to control axle windup and longitudinal stiffness to control axle position is disclosed. The beam casting is at... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7686314 | Linkage system for suspension At least one end of a longitudinally extending control link arm includes a laterally extending tubular portion that receives a bushing assembly. The tubular portion is used to pivotally secure an end of the control link arm to a vehicle structure or axle component. ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7635138 | Frame integrated rear suspension An integrated rear suspension assembly is fixedly secured to a transmission case, rear wheel carriers and frame rails of a motor vehicle. The integrated rear suspension assembly includes a plurality of trailing arms having first and second ends. Each of the first en... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7618049 | Trailing arm suspension A vehicle suspension includes trailing arm assemblies that have one end pivotally mounted to a first suspension rail, an opposite end with an air spring support formed with the trailing arm, and an axle mount portion that is mounted to an axle beam. A Panhard arm pr... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7540514 | Vehicle suspensions A vehicle suspension which includes an axle and at least one trailing arm, and there being a seat for the or each trailing arm secured to the axle by U-shaped bolts, the or each seat being of generally U-shaped and inverted configuration with a leg dependant from a ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7537224 | Cam tube bracket A cam shaft support/enclosure assembly for brake systems of heavy-duty vehicles is mounted on a beam of an axle/suspension system and includes a cam tube. A bracket for mounting the cam tube on the beam includes a pair of plates that are mounted on the beam. Each on... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7530585 | Rear suspension structure for large vehicles A rear suspension structure for large vehicles increases durability of a bump stopper and an air spring, thus markedly enhancing the riding comfort and handling ability of a vehicle. Furthermore, the amount of air to be drawn into and discharged from the air spring ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7520515 | Steer axle suspension A suspension (14) for coupling a steer axle assembly (12) to a vehicle frame (10) is provided that provides lateral stability to the steer axle assembly, increased roll stability for the vehicle and a reduction in axle wind-up during brakingcall... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7516968 | Wishbone-shaped linkage component and suspension systems incorporating the same A four-point wishbone-shaped linkage is disclosed for use in a suspension system. The wishbone-shaped linkage includes a base and two limbs extending away from the base creating a large mouth open area between the limbs and base. The base includes a bar and bushing ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7513517 | Bar pin attachment for bush assembly The present invention provides a bar pin attachment for bush assembly. The assembly comprises a longitudinally extending control arm, a bush eye clamp, and a hanger bracket. The control arm has a bush end, a mid-region, an axle mount formed opposite of the bush end.... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7497450 | Shrink fit suspension arrangement A method for making a vehicle suspension assembly includes forming a beam having a forward end defining a pivot, and a rearward end having an axle-receiving opening therethrough defined by a surface. At least a portion of the surface is generally cylindrical, and th... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7494142 | Swing arm with impact dampener A swing arm with impact dampener, includes a swing arm having a pivoting coupling end and a non-pivoting coupling end. An impact dampening assembly is positioned at the non-pivoting coupling end. ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7484745 | Brinelling bushing joint assembly The invention concerns a brinelling bushing joint assembly having a brinelling bushing sleeve with a brinelling feature that mates with a bracket. This joint assembly may be particularly advantageous when employed to connect a vehicle frame to a vehicle suspension. | 02/03/2009 |
| 7484744 | Trailing arm suspension with optimized I-beam A suspension system for suspending a vehicle frame above a plurality of ground-engaging wheels includes a wheel-carrying axle comprising a first end a second end, and a pair of frame bracket assemblies each comprising a resiliently-bushed pivotable connection defini... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7475894 | Rear suspension assembly for a drag racing vehicle A rear suspension assembly for a drag racing vehicle in which the assembly includes a plurality of links with a brace assembly connecting a pair of links. The links provide a connection between the vehicle chassis and the rear axle housing. The brace assembly is att... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7475893 | Suspension adaptor A vehicle suspension having a trailing arm, an air spring assembly and a spacer. The spacer is removably located between the trailing arm and the air spring assembly. Either or both of the top surface or the bottom surface of the spacer are tapered. ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7445220 | 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 ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7434821 | Vehicle suspension with lift axle and pivotal lift spring A lift axle suspension system for use on a vehicle having a chassis. The lift axle suspension system includes an axle assembly that is operably coupled to the vehicle chassis with a support arm assembly. A support biasing member is located between the axle assembly ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7425006 | Live twist beam axle assembly A drive axle and suspension assembly for a vehicle having a power source and wheels including a torsionally compliant twist beam suspension and a driveline assembly. The twist beam includes a twist element defining a first lateral axis and arm portions adapted to ro... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7416200 | Vehicle suspension assembly A vehicle suspension assembly that includes first and second main beams each having a first end operably coupled to a vehicle frame, and a second end having a cavity formed therein, and first and second extension members each having an aperture extending therethroug... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7398984 | Vehicle suspension system incorporating swivel link assembly An adjustable suspension member of a vehicle suspension system is adapted for supporting a frame of vehicle. The suspension member interconnects first and second components of the vehicle, and enables movement of the first component relative to the second component ... | 07/15/2008 |
