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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7918478 | Equalizer for suspension system An equalizer for a suspension system for a trailer is configured to absorb or dampen the harsh shocks or vibrations coming off of the leaf springs proximate to a center frame hangar, thus allowing for a “softer” ride. The equalizer utilizes one or two independen... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7854445 | Equalizer for a suspension system An equalizer for a suspension system for a trailer is configured to absorb or dampen the harsh shocks or vibrations coming off of the leaf springs proximate to a center frame hangar, thus allowing for a “softer” ride. The equalizer utilizes one or two independen... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7753399 | Equalizer for a suspension system An equalizer for a suspension system for a trailer is configured to absorb or dampen the harsh shocks or vibrations coming off of the leaf springs proximate to a center frame hangar, thus allowing for a “softer” ride. The equalizer utilizes one or two independen... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7357401 | Steering system for automotive vehicles A steering system for a vehicle having a body supported on at least two sets of steerable wheels, generally consisting of a steering shaft provided with a wheel, supported on such body; a torque transmitting main shaft supported longitudinally on the body; means ope... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7296821 | Equalizer for a suspension system An equalizer for a suspension system for a trailer is configured to absorb or dampen the harsh shocks or vibrations coming off of the leaf springs proximate to a center frame hangar, thus allowing for a “softer” ride. The equalizer utilizes two independent equal... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7287947 | Front loading trailer and method of use A trailer for hauling heavy equipment includes front end loading assembly that allows hitching and loading, a trailer bed, and a set of rear wheels. Longitudinally aligned support beams from the trailer bed, ends terminating at the front end loading assembly. The fr... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7249780 | Air assist adaptation for leaf spring suspension systems An air spring and a linear guide are used to boost the effectiveness of a leaf spring suspension system for a motor vehicle. The air spring mounts between the axle and the vehicle frame. The aft end of the leaf spring mounts to the linear guide to allow the leaf spr... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246808 | Wheel suspension for vehicles A wheel suspension for vehicles that includes leaf spring assemblies mounted in pairs on each side of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and also at least one damper device mounted on the vehicle in conjunction with at least one wheel axle. The... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7213825 | Leaf spring retaining bracket A one-piece leaf spring retaining bracket may be welded to a longitudinal member of a vehicle frame. The leaf spring retaining bracket is symmetrical along two planes, and the same bracket may be used on either side of the vehicle frame. The bracket has an upper sec... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195272 | Front-axle spring pivot suspension and steering apparatus A vehicle suspension has axle end portions each pivotally coupled to an associated leaf spring and thereby to an associated supporting vehicle frame rail. Control rods are pivotally coupled to the axle at locations below the leaf spring pivots. Desirably, one of suc... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7182354 | Bushing 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... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178824 | Walking beam trailer suspension slider A suspension is provided that comprises a tandem axle walking beam with a vertically compliant center pivot bushing and a spring medium located over each axle center. The walking beam is rigidly attached to the axles and is pivotally coupled to a frame of the vehicl... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7144031 | Suspension isolator equalizer An isolator for use in a suspension system includes a front shaft and a rear shaft. A front spring arm and a front transitional arm are mounted to the front shaft. A rear spring arm and a rear transitional arm are mounted to the rear shaft. A resilient member is mou... | 12/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7025428 | Axle for vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles For an axle for vehicles, e.g., commercial vehicles, with a rigid axle body, axle guidance and/or axle support is provided, making it possible to adapt to different transverse distances in the axle guidance or axle support which are predetermined on the body side. | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017941 | Walking beam assembly A walking beam assembly includes a pair of axles in parallel spaced relation. At least one of the pair of axles being a drop axles having end portions and an intermediate portion that extends between the end portions. The intermediate portion drops down and has a se... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6923460 | Split-frame for heavy trucks A split-frame, heavy truck, suspension system for trucks that haul trailers made of three moveable interlocked rigid frames referred to as the front frame, rear frame, and interconnecting frame. The front frame supports the cab, engine, and transmission. The rear pr... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6910681 | Retaining U-bolts to a tubular axle housing A tubular axle housing is provided with pairs of tabs that protrude or extend from the axle to a height or length sufficient to prevent the intermediate section of a U-bolt from sliding over the tab. The tabs also help locate and guide the U-bolt between the tabs du... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6264231 | Axle suspension connection In a tandem axle suspension a system for connecting the end of a rectangular axle housing to bushing in the eye at the adjacent end of a walking beam. The system comprises an axle bracket mounted on the bushing in the walking beam eye. The axle bracket ha... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6224074 | Vehicle suspension systems The invention relates to a suspension system (10,12) for installation between a chassis (14,16) and dual axles (18,20) of a vehicle. The suspension system (10,12) includes an equalizer beam (22) pivotally linking the axles (18,20) together. A trailing arm... | 05/01/2001 |
| 5799347 | Method of rear loading a wheelchair A rear loaded and unloaded wheelchair and method for transferring a patient between a bed and a wheelchair through the rear of the wheelchair. The wheelchair includes a wheeled main frame, a sub-frame rearwardly extensible relative to the main frame to a ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5782490 | Track wheeled trailer A flat bed off-road trailer has a rigid planar frame supporting the bed. frame has transverse members at the forward and rear edges of the bed, and has longitudinal members at lateral edges of the bed. A rigid undercarriage fixed to the trailer's axle i... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5522469 | Vehicle traction enhancement device A vehicle traction enhancement device is formed of a suspension attached to a frame of a vehicle, a drive axle mounted on the frame through the suspension, a driven axle mounted on frame, a bracket mounted on the drive axle substantially parallel to the f... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5209518 | Dual-stage tapered leaf spring for a trailer The present invention discloses a lightweight dual-stage tapered leaf spring assembly for use in heavy-duty trailer suspension applications. The dual-leaf tapered leaf spring assembly has a main or first tapered leaf defining a first stage rate and a seco... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5078420 | Tandem wheel and axle suspension In a tandem wheel and axle suspension for suspending a vehicle chassis, a flexible joint assembly for connecting the underside of each distal end of a fore-and-aft leaf spring equalizer beam to the subadjacent end of a transverse axle comprising a downwar... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5024462 | Combined air and leaf spring suspension for heavy weight vehicle A shock-absorbing suspension for a road vehicle, having a body, comprises a leaf spring of which one end is connected to the vehicle body for pivotal movement of the spring about a first axis extending transversely of the body. The other end of the spring... | 06/18/1991 |
| 5016906 | Suspension adjustment A tandem axle suspension wherein alignment of one axle relative to the other may be adjusted. The suspension includes a pair of spring hangers attached to each side of the chassis frame and a leaf spring assembly interconnecting each pair of spring hanger... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4984817 | Fully articulated suspension of tandem wheels of a transport vehicle A fully articulated suspension of tandem wheels of a transport vehicle having a frame (1) with axles (2) has torque reaction rods (17, 18, 19, 20) linked with the axles, at least one pair of double-arm levers (3), each linked mechanically with the frame (... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4889361 | Composite tractor/trailer beam spring suspension system A suspension system for supporting the body of a heavy-duty vehicle on an axle and wheel assembly comprises a first suspension hanger for attachment to a longitudinally extending vehicle frame, a second suspension hanger for attachment to the vehicle fram... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4886292 | Elastic suspension of a wheeled vehicle An elastic suspension of a vehicle having a frame with at least one axle includes a lamination (3) of leaf springs interposed between the frame (1) and axle (2) and mechanically connected thereto. A plate bracelike spring (4) extends lengthwise of the lam... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4871188 | Wheeled vehicle suspension A suspension for tandem axles of a vehicle comprising a pair of walking beams, one for the right side and the other for the left side of the vehicle, each comprising a composite leaf spring comprising fibers embedded in a resin matrix, the fibers extendin... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4846495 | Suspension component assembly for a tandem axle assembly A suspension component assembly including a top plate assembly for mounting relative to a spring assembly of a vehicle and a saddle. The top plate assembly having a top plate and an alignment member having locating means for accurately receiving a nib of ... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4813695 | Multi-axle vehicle suspension A multi-axle road vehicle has an equalizing resilient suspension for equalizing the load over the axles of a multi-axle set. The suspension is itself carried on a suspension subframe that is in turn mounted on the vehicle to pivot about a transverse, hori... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4743044 | Dual axle stabilizing device A vehicle suspension system of the type having a load-bearing axial support. The suspension system is provided with leaf-springs coupling the support to wheel axles of the vehicle such that in normal operation the suspension means are pivotable about the ... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4699399 | Tandem-axle walking beam suspension A tandem-axle walking beam suspension is disclosed which uses bushings of novel design in the bores at opposite ends of the walking beams. The cores of the bushings have projecting ends each of which fits between the bifurcated end of one of the pair of a... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4679819 | Trailer suspension system A suspension system for a trailer in which the trailer has a structural member running along each opposed side thereof, the suspension system having a shaft rotatably supported to each of the structural members, the shafts extending in a common axis oppos... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4619467 | Variable rate air spring apparatus for vehicle suspension An air spring apparatus for a vehicle suspension. An active air cylinder and piston of the apparatus are connected in series with the vehicle suspension. An inactive air cylinder constituting an air column extension of the active air cylinder is connected... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4570971 | Motor vehicle suspension A suspension, particularly for coupled axles of industrial vehicles, comprising a first resilient center body acted upon by a pair of control arms carried by a pair of elements rotatably coupled to a center pin on the chassis of the vehicle, and second re... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4570970 | Multiple axle stabilizing system A stabilizing system is described for vehicles having multiple axles. The system involves the use of flexible yet nonextensible connecting members that may be mounted to extend between ends of axles (adjacent the wheels) and the vehicle frame. The connect... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4500110 | Eccentric adjustment for vehicle axle suspensions The background disclosure is of a somewhat typical tandem-axle vehicle suspension, especially for motor trucks, made up of a pair of spring-supported, fore-and-aft walking beams and a pair of transverse rear axles. The improvement resides in structure int... | 02/19/1985 |
