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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136824 | Suspension assemblies with bump steer control A suspension assembly for an agricultural machine, adapted to reduce bump steering. The suspension assembly includes a strut shaft, a hollow tube, a cushioning mechanism, and a force control pad. The strut shaft can have an elongated body having a first end, a secon... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7976039 | Upper support apparatus for a vehicle suspension An upper support apparatus for use in a suspension system of a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the apparatus includes an upper support plate defining at least one aperture, the upper support plate coupled to a body of the vehicle. The upper support apparatus further i... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7758057 | Independent suspension with chassis-stiffening pneumatic or hydraulic suspension parts A vehicle independent suspension has a plurality of wheel-control links, with an upper link being a transverse or diagonal link and with the surface spanned by the joint points of the upper transverse or diagonal link intersecting, at least in regions, a gas or hydr... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7690662 | Strut-type suspension device A strut type suspension device which contains a strut (7) whose upper end is supported on an insulator (3) mounted on a vehicle body (1), an upper seat (5) arranged on the lower face of the vehicle body with a bearing (4) interpose... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7407173 | Vehicle suspension system A motor vehicle chassis structure which includes an independent suspension system including left and right suspension components for left and right wheels (4, 8) respectively for gripping and travelling along a road surface, each of which suspension component... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7384053 | System for rolling angle reduction in motor vehicles A system for rolling angle reduction in a motor vehicle includes a stabilizer (10) and a piston/cylinder unit (12) coupled to one end of the stabilizer (10). The cylinder (14) of the piston/cylinder unit (12) is mounted in a hollow... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7325820 | Independent rear suspension An independent rear suspension system is provided that has a trailing arm connected between a frame rail and a wheel support knuckle. A lower control arm is connected between a frame cross member and the knuckle. The suspension system also includes an upper link tha... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7281716 | Varying a suspension linkage ratio in a vehicle suspension A method and apparatus for actively tuning a vehicle suspension, operatively connect a wheel of the vehicle to a chassis of the vehicle with a suspension apparatus including a control arm of fixed length, having an inboard end thereof adapted for articulating attach... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7270340 | Strut with an elastic wheel carrier mount In an independent wheel suspension including a wheel-guiding strut which is mounted on a vehicle body, a wheel carrier is so supported on the strut by several elastic pivoting bearings, that a high degree of driving comfort is provided by a controlled accommodation ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261307 | Suspension arm A suspension arm made of an aluminum alloy extruded profile having a portion forming a bottom portion, portions forming at least two vertical walls, and a horizontal rib which connects the two vertical walls, wherein a suspension part lower end support portion is fo... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7249776 | Opposing spring resilient tension suspension system A suspension and method applies the unsprung weight of the wheels and axles to reduce the motion of the sprung weight of chassis. The suspension has a load bolster supporting the sprung weight at a ride height and a rebound member between the wheel axle support and ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7219909 | Front suspension device for automotive vehicle In a front suspension device for an automotive vehicle, in which wheel support members of right and left front wheels are coupled with each other via a steering unit, outer ends of two lower arms are pivotally attached to the wheel support members, and inner ends of... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7140625 | Reconfigurable strut assembly A vehicle includes front and rear suspension systems. The vehicle includes front left and right strut assemblies respectively including front left and right knuckles. Rear left and right strut assemblies respectively include rear left and right knuckles. The knuckle... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7077248 | Suspension strut unit with a stop buffer Suspension strut unit comprising a connector bearing for piston rod of the suspension strut unit, a spring plate for a vehicle spring, and a first has a bearing with a bearing input part on the spring plate side and a bearing output part on the connector bearing sid... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7052024 | Suspension assembly applicable to both manual and power steering systems A vehicular suspension assembly is applicable to both manual and power steering systems. In the suspension assembly, when the manual steering system and the power steering system are exchanged with each other, a strut, a lower arm and a frame are commonly used. Thre... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7032913 | Opposing spring resilient tension suspension system A suspension and method applies the unsprung weight of the wheels and axles to reduce the motion of the sprung weight of chassis. The suspension has a load bolster supporting the sprung weight at a ride height and a rebound member between the wheel axle support and ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6938908 | Automotive rear suspension system In a multi-link rear suspension (A) in which a wheel support (11) is connected to a vehicle body through five links (6-10) and vehicle body side ends of the links are provided with rubber bushes (26), respectively, the lower end of a damping dev... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6923461 | Strut suspension system with dual-path top mounts A strut suspension system with dual-path top mounts is provided with a first input system and a second input system. In the first input system, an upper part of a piston rod (5a) of a shock absorber (5) arranged on a strut (4) is connecte... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916030 | Lightweight knuckle with in-cast spindle An independent vehicle suspension includes a knuckle assembly supported by control arms or links. The knuckle assembly includes a forged, elongated steel spindle, one end of which includes a pair of axially-spaced radial flanges separated by a radially-enlarged shan... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6866277 | Front suspension A suspension for coupling a steer axle assembly to a vehicle frame is provided that moves one or more of the spring reaction points outboard to increase roll stiffness and enable the use of a lighter axle. In one embodiment of the invention, the suspension includes ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6764085 | Non-contact spring guide A spring guide for maintaining the alignment of a vehicle's suspension coil spring and for reducing the tendency for such springs to buckle. The spring guide is a smooth tube which fits into and slides in an elastomeric bushing mounted to the top bearing plate of a ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6752408 | Vehicle suspension The present invention provides a vehicle suspension where bump stoppers are installed in an upper end of a strut and on an upper end of a lower arm respectively so that the bump stoppers can operate separately or simultaneously, depending on the size of a load, to a... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6739788 | Ball pivot A ball pivot (1) of a ball-and-socket joint for motor vehicles with a joint ball (2) and with a pivot (3) connected to the joint ball (2) is presented, in which a substantial part (3.1) of the pivot (3) is made nonround for ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6695329 | Saddle type vehicle A saddle type vehicle for attaining an appropriate weight distribution and a low centroid position. Suspension mechanisms are each composed of an upper arm and lower arms, the upper and lower arms being disposed in vertically spaced positions. A shock abs... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6676144 | Method and apparatus for suspending a vehicular wheel assembly A suspension for and a method for suspending a vehicle having a body is provided. The suspension includes a first wheel assembly suspension and a second wheel assembly suspension. The first wheel assembly suspension extends between a first wheel assembly ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6585276 | Front-wheel suspension for a motor vehicle An improved front-wheel suspension for buses and such, whereby the suspension for each wheel (5) substantially consists of at least one upper suspension arm (1) and at least one lower suspension arm (2); in between said suspension arms (12), a pivotable c... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6478319 | Single wheel suspension for non-steering wheels of a motor vehicle An independent wheel suspension for the non-steered wheels of a motor vehicle. The independent wheel suspension includes a spring having a passage opening the size and shape of which is the result of space requirements of the spring shock absorber during ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6412797 | Front wheel suspension system for a vehicle A front wheel suspension system for a vehicle includes a wheel carrier for supporting a wheel, an upper control arm for mounting to an upper end of the wheel carrier, a lower control arm for mounting to a lower end of the wheel carrier, and a strut assemb... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6375205 | Articulating means between two connecting parts and motor vehicle wheel suspension equipped therewith An articulating between two linking parts, said articulation comprising a hinge yoke provided with two non-parallel shafts each defining an axis of rotation and carried by each of the two linking parts respectively, with elastic hinge rings inserted betwe... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6367830 | Steering knuckle and suspension module A module (10) for a motor vehicle comprising a suspension strut (12) including an outer tubular housing (16) for a hydraulic damper (24) and a spring seat (18); and a steering knuckle (14); wherein the housing, the spring seat and the steering knuckle are... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6343804 | Shock absorber strut with steering knuckle A shock absorber strut is provided including a tubular body, a clamping member, a steering knuckle, a fastening member and a positioning member. The tubular body is arranged at a lower region of the strut. The clamping member clamps the steering knuckle t... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6305701 | One piece mounting bracket for automotive suspension dampers, including attachment for stabilizer bar A one piece mounting bracket for connecting a stabilizer bar and knuckle to a vehicle suspension damper such as a strut includes a body with an engagement surface, which engages the strut and allows the bracket to be connected in generally surface to surf... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6269920 | Tension stop limit holder for a vibration damper A tension stop limit holder for a vibration damper in a vehicle suspension, comprises a U-shaped base section with a base plate and two opposing side walls. The base plate has a cutout which is adapted to the outer contour of a container tube of the vibra... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6247688 | Vehicle wheel suspension device The present invention relates to a vehicle wheel suspension device comprising a shock absorber and a helical spring mounted between a lower spring retainer integral with the shock absorber cylinder, and an upper spring retainer integral with the shock abs... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6231062 | Suspension arrangement for a motor vehicle A vehicle suspension arrangement for a steerable road wheel of a motor vehicle is disclosed having a lower suspension arm 112 for pivotably connecting a wheel hub 111 to part of the body structure 78 of the motor vehicle. The suspension arm 112 is a plana... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6126198 | Spring strut with steering knuckle A spring strut with a steering knuckle, the spring strut having a tubular body to which the steering knuckle is fastened by a screw connection. The steering knuckle has a continuous slot which, together with the fastener, forms a clamping connection betwe... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6062580 | Front suspension of motor vehicle A steering knuckle has an upper portion and a lower portion. A lower link has an outer end pivotally supporting the lower portion of the steering knuckle and an inner end swingably supported by a vehicle body. A connecting member is mounted to the upper p... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6027130 | Front suspension of motor vehicle A steering knuckle has an upper portion and a lower portion. A lower link has an outside end rotatably connected to the lower portion of the steering knuckle and an inside end swingably supported by a vehicle body. A connecting member is rotatably mounted... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6017044 | Automobile suspension system An automobile suspension system comprises a front suspension having at least a spring placed between sprung and unsprung masses to support the sprung mass thereon and a shock absorber placed between the sprung and unsprung masses to regulate spring reboun... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6000706 | Independent suspension for a vehicle axle with leading lower control arm geometry An independent suspension system for a vehicle driving axle is disclosed which includes a leading lower control arm which pivots about an axis which is nearly perpendicular to the upper control arm pivot axis and which is nearly perpendicular to the vehic... | 12/14/1999 |
