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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7959172 | Push-in-bung assembly and suspension system using same A push-in-bung assembly is provided that improves vibration and lateral movement control for vehicle suspension systems. The push-in-bung assembly includes a bung formed of rigid material and having a first end configured to connect to a vehicle frame and a second e... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7708293 | Individual wheel drive for individually suspended wheels of a motor vehicle This invention relates to individual wheel drives for individually suspended, spring-mounted wheels of a vehicle comprising one universal joint shaft (2) connecting the output shaft socket (10) of a drive device with the input shaft socket of a wheel, ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7413203 | Suspension system for electric vehicle A suspension system (10) for a vehicle for suspending a wheel (1) is disclosed. The suspension system (10) includes a motor (12) for driving the wheel of the vehicle; a first suspension (22) for supporting the wheel (1) of t... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7325821 | Suspension mounting system and a method of assembling the same A suspension mounting system and a method of assembly of the same are disclosed. The system has an axle housing having two hollow arms and an upper portion and a lower portion. At least one suspension bracket is located between the upper portion and the lower portio... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7281721 | Suspension system for dump truck/paver truck hitch A suspension system for a dump truck which is to be connected to a paver using a truck hitch. In one example, a system for connecting a dump truck to a paver includes a liftable and steerable suspension of the truck, the suspension having an adapter with a laterally... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7264079 | Steerable rear tractor suspension A steerable rear suspension for a tractor includes a chassis comprising a front end, a rear end, a left side and a right side; an engine mounted on the chassis; a pair of steerable front wheels coupled to the front end, left and right side of the chassis; a left rea... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7185688 | Central tire inflation system for drive axle A tire inflation system for a portal drive axle assembly includes fluid flow passages that are formed within rotating wheel shafts, which drive a pair of wheel end assemblies. The portal drive axle assembly includes a driving input that drives a pair of axle shafts.... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178817 | Trailing arm suspension system A vehicle suspension system includes a trailing arm, an air spring, and a shock absorber for providing a smooth ride in a vehicle. A bracket pivotally mounts one end of the trailing arm to the frame of the vehicle while the other end of the trailing arm is joined to... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7104560 | Stabilizer and air leaf suspension using the same Disclosed are a stabilizer with conventionally unattainable, extreme swift effectiveness and an air leaf suspension using the stabilizer. The stabilizer has a stabilizer bar 18 which is U-shaped when seeing from above and which has a portion 18a | 09/12/2006 |
| 7077410 | Vehicle suspension system A suspension system connects a wheel axle to a vehicle frame and includes a trailing arm connected at one end to the wheel axle. A pair of extension members are connected to the other end of the trailing arm and extend laterally in opposite directions along a pivot ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6962358 | Connection device for mutual connection of two objects A coupling device for elastic interconnection of, e.g., arms (66) which are linked to a frame (60) of the vehicle. The coupling device (92) substantially comprises two annular, conical portions (112, 114) of a rubber elastic material and ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6868983 | Method and apparatus for positioning an article handling device An article handling apparatus embodied, for example, as a vending machine, includes a controllably positioned hose-type dispenser for retrieving articles from an article storage area. A first end of the hose receives article securing energy (e.g., suction), and a se... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6810975 | Suspension system for a tracked vehicle A suspension system for a tracked vehicle, preferably having rubber tracks. The track assembly is mounted on a pivot shaft such that it can oscillate about the axis of the pivot shaft. The suspension system allows the track assembly to move vertically relative to th... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6793227 | Differential stabilizer arm for motor vehicle suspension A differential stabilizer arm is provided to reduce rear wheel hop on motor vehicles. A universal joint is securely fastened to the frame or cross member of the vehicle approximately three feet in front of the rear axle. Located atop the universal joint is a box-typ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6789811 | Stabilizing strut, in particular for a chassis of a vehicle, and method for the production thereof A stabilizing strut, in particular for a chassis of a vehicle, in particular a Watt strut, is described, the strut having an elongate strut body which is designed as a profile. The strut body is formed as a profile which is open on one side at least in some sections... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6766872 | Rear axle suspension mechanism for utility vehicles A utility vehicle includes a middle axle that is mounted at the end of a bogey beam for flotational movement relative to the frame of the vehicle. The rear axle is carried by a suspension mechanism supported from the frame of the vehicle. The middle axle is formed b... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6752235 | Subframe driveline module A driveline assembly module includes a drivetrain assembly that is a rigid, substantially box-like member, that is the main support structure for all the driveline components. An independent suspension system having an associated wheel hub is also attached to the dr... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6523844 | Suspended axle of the articulated-connection type for industrial vehicles A suspended axle (31) of the articulated-connection type for industrial vehicles comprises a central casing (32) from which two arms (34) extend, each of which carries, at one of its ends, a support (36) for a wheel, the axle (31) being connected to the c... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6511084 | Axle suspension of rigid axles An axle suspension of rigid axles is presented, on the axle body (1) of which a steering triangle (2) as well as two longitudinal control arms (3, 4), which are located at spaced locations from the steering triangle and have different vertical positions, ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6491129 | Agricultural tractor with draft compensating suspension An agricultural tractor having a rear suspension with draft compensating geometry to control the compression or extension of the rear suspension in response to a draft load. The draft compensating suspension enables the tractor hitch to be mounted on the ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6439588 | V-stay mounting for vehicles Attachment bracket with attachment plate for fixing a V-shaped torque rod. The bracket (21) has a support plate (22) intended to be fixed on a frame member, and a bearing surface (23) which forms an angle of less than 90° with the support plate and again... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6357769 | Independent rear suspension system A vehicle suspension system for mounting to a vehicle chassis includes a subframe which includes two tubular members. Each tubular member has a rear chassis mount and front chassis mount. The tubular member mounts are constructed and arranged to mount to ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6328322 | Drive axle suspension A drive axle suspension for maintaining a differential pinion gear at a substantially constant position in response to engine torque induced or vehicle roll induced twisting forces acting on the differential axle housing. The drive axle suspension compris... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6109630 | Rear suspension upper control arm (A-arm) with vertically mounted spool bushings An upper control arm assembly for a rear axle of an uni-body vehicle. The uni-body vehicle includes a pair of longitudinally spaced opposing sills generally extending along the length of the vehicle. The upper control arm assembly comprises an upper contr... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6042131 | Vehicle rear suspension system A vehicle rear suspension system comprises a cross member having pivot mounts extending rearwardly and inwardly therefrom and mounting plates connected to respective vehicle frame members. A left cross member portion is aligned with a right cross member p... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5911286 | Independent suspension and halfshaft assembly with double crown spline joint An independent suspension and rear halfshaft assembly for a vehicle having at least one wheel, a frame and at least one source of torque transmission, comprising at least one rigid arm hingedly connected to the frame and connected to the wheel, a Cardan t... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5833026 | Wheel suspension for a pair of driven vehicle wheels Wheel suspension for a pair of driven motor vehicle wheels, comprising a member (1), which consists of two cast aluminum member elements (2, 3) which are joined to each other. The member is intended to be fixed to a vehicle undercarriage. A wheel carrier ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5829542 | Motor vehicle having drive assemblies with various track distances For the drive train of a motor vehicle, a drive train assembly can be used which comprises two operational components which are separate from one another, each of which comprises a motor and a transmission which faces the drive wheel to be driven. The tra... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5649719 | Linkage suspension system A vehicle suspension system particularly useful in the heavy duty truck and trailer industry is disclosed. The suspension features lower control rods that are pivotally connected at their leading ends to hangers attached to each side frame member. The rea... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5645294 | Wheel steering axis inclination, caster, and camber adjustment assembly seal and protective cover An inner assembly and/or an outer flange cover assembly for protecting a coupling between a pair of flanges such as on a wheel steering axis of inclination, caster, and camber adjustment assembly. The inner seal assembly is formed by a molded rubber flap ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5476251 | Axle bracket providing improved support A bracket for fastening an axle housing to a suspension beam of a vehicle comprises a base with a pair of upwardly extending opposing walls. The base is configured to be secured to the lower portion of the axle housing and is provided with apertures for r... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5433287 | Axle assembly for vehicles in portal arrangement A driven axle assembly for a vehicle includes a center housing, suspension elements connecting the center housing to the vehicle, a main drive arranged in the center housing, side drives arranged on outer ends of the center housing, and wheel hub units co... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5401054 | Device and method for aligning the rear wheels of an automobile A first plate is removably secured to the leaf spring of an automobile. The first plate defines an aperture that receives a centering pin on the leaf spring. The first plate also includes a pair of rails that are connected to and extend from a top surface... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5390752 | Drive train suspension system A drive train suspension system for a manure and compost treating vehicle wherein a linkage assembly is connected between the vehicle drive train assembly and the vehicle frame, on each side of the vehicle frame, so that the vehicle frame is articulately ... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5333896 | Bird cage type suspension with bearing connected to axle tube A bird cage having a roller bearing imposed between the axle casing and the bird cage frame. The roller bearing may be sealed to effectively alleviate the problem of dirt accommodation interfering with the rotational action of the axle casing with respect... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5288100 | Axle support bracket for a drive axle suspension A support bracket is provided for adjusting the pinion angle of an axle when mounting the axle to a trailing arm in a vehicle suspension. The bracket comprises a pair of spaced arms connected by a web. Each of the arms has a first aperture and a second ap... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5244053 | Structure of automotive vehicle suspension A particular rear suspension supporting structure has a cross member secured to a vehicle body on opposite sides of a tunnel formed in a floor panel. A power plant, including a front power unit located in a front vehicle body portion and a rear axle diffe... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5213353 | Truck trailer steering apparatus An apparatus mounted to a bottom wall of a trailer member mounting the trailer differential housing thereto to permit rotation of the housing to effect four-wheel steering relative to a tractor truck member mounted to the trailer. A mounting plate pivotal... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5199526 | Lightweight high performance road racing vehicle A small and ultralightweight vehicle, especially for automobile racing, is provided having a driver's cockpit laterally offset from the vehicle's longitudinal axis; an engine laterally oppositely offset from the vehicle's longitudinal axis, laterally adja... | 04/06/1993 |
