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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8052161 | Wheel suspension for a motor vehicle A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle has a transverse control arm that can be attached to a vehicle body by way of bearings and a spring-elastic torsion bar assembly, and can be rotated about a longitudinal axis. The torsion bar assembly has a body spring that can... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8006989 | Wheel suspension for a motor vehicle A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle has a transverse control arm that can be attached to a vehicle body by way of bearings and can be rotated about a longitudinal axis, and a body spring configured as a torsion bar spring for absorbing rotational movements of the... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7549658 | Wheel suspension To achieve a low wheel spring rate at low wheel loads and a higher wheel spring rate at higher wheel loads, each wheel of a rear-wheel suspension is equipped with a torsion bar spring which cooperates by way of a pressure rod connected with the wheel carrier. An adj... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7322589 | Stabilizer assembly for a motor vehicle A stabilizer assembly for a motor vehicle, including a first stabilizer and a second stabilizer, which are rotatable relative to each other, is characterized in that each stabilizer is engaged by one linear actuator each. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7052025 | Apparatus for preloading a torsion bar An apparatus for preloading a torsion bar includes an adjuster arm that is adapted to be attached to and extend radially from a torsion bar and includes a free end with an involute surface formed thereon. An adjustment nut is adapted to be rigidly attached to a supp... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6905130 | Torsion axle A linear or longitudinal torsion axle where the torsion shaft extends parallel to the longitudinal extent of the vehicle to which the torsion axle is attached. The torsion axle includes two torsion assemblies with the torsion shaft extending into and being supported... | 06/14/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6722669 | Adjustable suspension system for a vehicle An adjustable suspension system includes a torsion spring, four Scott-Russell linkages for each wheel of the vehicle, and a worm gear for rotating the torsion spring. At least one of the Scott-Russell linkages for each wheel is responsive to the torsion spring to ad... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6581715 | Drivetrain system for vehicles having a brake assembly An integrated semi-independent suspension and drivetrain system for a vehicle including a swing arm with a swing mount for pivotally mounting the swing arm to the vehicle, an axle carrier for mounting an axle assembly, the axle carrier being rotatably mou... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6557874 | Bushing retainer for stabilizer bar A suspension assembly is provided for use in stabilizing a vehicle during turning maneuvers. The suspension assembly includes a frame and the stabilizer bar secured to the frame by a bracket. A bushing having a hole along an axis receives the stabilizer b... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6523842 | Torsion suspension system An improved torsion suspension system designed to limit excessive side sway conditions with a popular torsion suspension system. The improved system uses a torsion shackle bracket that bolts to the second flanged shell half used on the existing torsion su... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6474662 | Snowmobile ski suspension system A snowmobile ski suspension system for increasing the overall performance and adjustability of a snowmobile front suspension. The snowmobile ski suspension system includes a collar member attached to the chassis of the snowmobile, a torsion spring attache... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6454284 | Torsion bar suspension with power height adjustment A torsion bar suspension for an automotive vehicle includes powered means for remotely adjusting the trim height of the vehicle by varying the torque applied to the torsion bars. Height adjustment may be up or down or both from a normal running height. Th... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6357771 | Torsion bar with variable rate anchor arm for a vehicle suspension system A suspension system includes a torsion bar attached to a vehicle frame member by an adjuster assembly including a spring biasing anchor arm. The biasing member provides an elastic resistance to torsion bar rotation for suspension system vibrations below a... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6354615 | Vehicle having a torsional suspension and torsional joint An articulating vehicle (10) includes a front axle (21) operatively connected to a front frame (40) and a rear axle (21) is operatively connected to the rear frame (30). A torsional joint (50) has an inner shaft member (51) operatively connected one of th... | 03/12/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6305487 | Integrated semi-independent suspension and drivetrain system for vehicles An integrated semi-independent suspension and drivetrain system for a vehicle including a swing arm with a swing mount for pivotally mounting the swing arm to the vehicle, an axle carrier for mounting an axle assembly, the axle carrier being rotatably mou... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6250660 | Camber angle control suspension system A camber angle control type suspension system including a trailing arm pivotally connected to a vehicle body, a pair of swing arms connected to the vehicle body by means of damping members, and torsion bars for connecting the trailing arm to the swing arm... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6206391 | Rear suspension using a torsional spring integral with trailing arm A vehicle suspension system is provided including a trailing arm which is adapted to be pivotally connected to a frame of the vehicle. A wheel assembly is mounted to a first end of the trailing arm and a torsion element is integrally mounted within the tr... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6135471 | Suspension system An apparatus for use in a vehicle suspension system includes a torsion bar (38) having a fixed end portion (48) which is held against movement relative to a frame of the vehicle. A movable end portion (56) of the torsion bar (38) is connected with a suppo... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6099006 | Torsion-bar type suspension A torsion bar is coupled at a rear end thereof to a floating member which is disposed inside a cross member. A bush is press-fitted into a pipe fixed to the floating member. A collar is attached to an inner periphery of the bush. The collar, which is disp... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6070892 | Suspension system with an improved coupling structure between torsion bar and suspension arm One end of a pivotal spindle for a suspension arm and one end of a torsion bar as a suspension spring are commonly joined to a serrated central part of a torque arm whose one end is bolted to a contacting wall part of the suspension arm and whose other en... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6056304 | Elastic suspension for industrial vehicle axles and the like An elastic suspension for axles of industrial vehicles, particularly axles of earth-movers, which is constituted by two substantially identical and superimposed metal plates; the upper plate is rigidly anchored to the chassis of the vehicle and the lower ... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5921568 | Front suspension system with substantially horizontal shock absorber An automobile includes a plastic body and a steel frame bonded to the plastic body. The front suspension system of the automobile includes a "v"-shaped control arm coupled to a front wheel. An arm shaft extends between the "v" of the control arm and is en... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5921569 | Torsion bar positioning structure A sleeve joined to a torsion bar passes through a through hole in a side wall plate fixed to a vehicle body. The sleeve comprises two projections. The shape and dimensions of the through hole are such that one of the projections can pass through the throu... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5839741 | Suspension with interconnected torsion bars A vehicle suspension system includes two laterally spaced forward wheel assemblies and two laterally spaced rear wheel assemblies together supporting a vehicle body. Each wheel assembly includes a wheel and a wheel mounting connecting the wheel to the veh... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5803474 | Torsion bar rear suspension for ride-on mowers A rear suspension device for a ride-on mower includes a pivoting assembly coupled to the frame of the ride-on mower by a torsion bar which has a transversely extending back portion that can be trapped between projections on the rear portion of the frame o... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5791679 | Torque rod configuration An improved torque rod assembly is provided for connecting a vehicle axle to a frame comprising a torque rod with forged ends, each forged end having an eyelet and a cylindrical bar pin extending therethrough wherein the torque rod assembly is adaptable t... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5758896 | Rubber torsion front suspension spring for lightweight motor vehicle An automobile includes a plastic body and a steel frame bonded to the plastic body. The front suspension system of the automobile includes a "v"-shaped control arm coupled to a front wheel. An arm shaft extends between the "v" of the control arm and is en... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5641175 | Suspension system for automobile A rear end of a torsion bar is fixed to a distal portion of a spring plate so that the rear end of the torsion bar is in a position other than front to rear direction of a cross member. Thus, when a load is applied to the suspension system in the front to... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5577760 | Farm wagon stabilizing bar system The invention is adapted for use on four wheel trailers that include strut supports for the axles. Each strut includes an extending tab between which are attached stabilizer bars connected to the front and rear struts on the same side. The stabilizer bars... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5509684 | Vehicle suspension torque arm assembly In a vehicle having a chassis, an axle and a pair of laterally spaced torque arm assemblies connecting the axle to the chassis and arranged longitudinally of the vehicle, each torque arm assembly includes a composite resin/glass fiber arm which has one en... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5435592 | Torque absorbing suspension arm A suspension system for an auxiliary axle of a vehicle. The suspension system supports an axle of a vehicle having a vehicle frame. The axle has a wheel set at either end and is disposed beneath the vehicle frame. The suspension system comprises a trailin... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5385391 | Large truck with compliant frame members A large truck with compliant longitudinal frame members is disclosed. The truck has a pair of rear wheel hubs which are independently mounted on the frame members so that the hubs and their tires will rotate about the longitudinal axis of the frame member... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5354041 | Torsion bar stiffener A device used to increase the spring rate of a torsion bar spring commonly used in front suspensions of automobiles and light trucks. Consisting of at least two main parts this device is clamped around the torsion bar with screws and held firmly in place ... | 10/11/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5215328 | Torsion suspension for a single axle A suspension system for a vehicle having a torsion spring interconnecting the wheels and axle to spaced portions of the frame via suspension arms wherein each suspension arm has one end secured to one element of the torsion spring and its other end connec... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5121806 | Power wheelchair with torsional stability system An improved power wheelchair is provided that provides exceptional maneuverability, stability and directional tracking characteristics. The wheelchair includes a torsional frame and a rigid stability frame. Two main wheels and a pivoting drive wheel are c... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5016904 | Wheel suspension for vehicles A wheel suspension for vehicles comprises for each wheel a wheel control arm, which is pivotally movable against the torsional force exerted by a torsion bar. The torsion bar extends transversely to the wheel control arm and is fixed against rotation at a... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4909538 | Vehicle for sporting use A vehicle for sporting use comprises an articulated frame supporting three or more ground-engaging wheels at least one of which is steerable by means of a suitable steering control member, and a support platform for the user; all the ground-engaging wheel... | 03/20/1990 |
