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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177243 | Load-transferring trailer assembly attachable to a load-bearing vehicle A trailerable load-transferring assembly is removably attachable to the rear portion of a load-bearing vehicle. The load-transferring assembly includes a pivot connection, an auxiliary axle, an elongate abutment member that extends between a free end and an abutment... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8128107 | Passively steerable module axle In conventional vehicle cranes it is usually necessary in consideration of current safety regulations to provide at least two separate steering circuits for all steered axles so that, in the event of a failure of one circuit, the vehicle crane can continue to be ste... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7980571 | Steerable and liftable independent suspension system A liftable independent suspension system which may also be steerable. In a described embodiment, a liftable suspension system for use on a vehicle includes wheel spindles positioned to extend outwardly at each respective lateral side of the vehicle. The spindles are... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7963535 | Tag axle pivot mount An arrangement for pivotally coupling an auxiliary axle frame to a vehicle chassis includes a pair of support brackets, each fastened to one of two opposite longitudinal rails of the chassis. Each bracket is coupled to its associated rail with a set of threaded fast... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7931285 | Tag axle attachment for an off road agricultural applicator vehicle The present invention provides a tag axle attachment for an off-road agricultural vehicle. The tag axle attachment allows agricultural vehicles to meet roadway weight restrictions imposed by the federal and state governments while also allowing the vehicle to perfor... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7918468 | Drop-down extra axle for utility truck The present invention is a drop-down extra axle and wheel set for a utility truck. The extra axle and wheels are pivotally connected to an extra frame set that overlies and/or extends along the original frame for the truck, from the back end of the truck frame to ne... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7878516 | Continuous radius axle and fabricated spindle assembly Axles and spindle assemblies for wheeled vehicles. More particularly, in at least one embodiment, this invention relates to a substantially curvilinear axle for wheeled vehicles, alone or in combination with a spindle assembly, having a substantially continuous radi... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7857331 | Mechanically-driven flip axle assembly and method of making A trailer assembly includes a trailer frame that supports a load to be carried. One or more axles have laterally-spaced wheels and are affixed to the trailer frame. A flip axle assembly is provided including one or more axles having laterally-spaced wheels. The flip... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7854436 | Axle lifting device for a vehicle Axle lifting device for a vehicle, in particular for vehicle axles with pneumatic suspension, comprising a supporting element, a lifting element, and a lever element, the supporting element and the lever element being connectable to one another via the lifting eleme... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7845658 | Steerable and liftable independent suspension system A liftable independent suspension system which may also be steerable. In a described embodiment, a liftable suspension system for use on a vehicle includes wheel spindles positioned to extend outwardly at each respective lateral side of the vehicle. The spindles are... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7845659 | Dump truck tag axle suspension control Dump truck tag axle suspension control. A method of controlling a tag axle suspension includes activating a pusher suspension lift switch; and engaging a steer lock on the tag axle suspension, thereby preventing steering of the tag axle suspension, in response to th... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7841604 | Detachable trailing tag axle A vehicle designed to haul loads may be provided, which may be effectively extended and load hauling capacity increased with a detachable trailing tag axle that may include a framework with a front, a rear end, an axle attached to near the rear of the framework, whe... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7828304 | Pneumatic vehicle jacking system The present invention is an apparatus or device for jacking an individual axle of a truck or a truck trailer having an air line. The device includes a valve in fluid communication with the air line, a first air bag in fluid communication with the valve, and a second... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7775533 | Payload-carrying motor vehicle with tag axle having disableable brakes A payload-carrying motor vehicle comprises a steer axle, at least one drive axle and a tag axle. All of the axles have wheels with tires and air brakes and a tag axle suspension system is adapted to suspend the tag axle in an active condition wherein the tag axle is... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7770906 | Passively steerable module axle In conventional vehicle cranes it is usually necessary in consideration of current safety regulations to provide at least two separate steering circuits for all steered axles so that, in the event of a failure of one circuit, the vehicle crane can continue to be ste... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7766349 | Self-steering axle suspension system having a rotary stabilizer mounted at a pivot joint associated with a tie rod A self-steering axle suspension system utilizing a rotary damper coaxially aligned with and acting directly about the king pin centerline on one side of the vehicle is disclosed. Alternatively, the rotary damper may be mounted at, and axially aligned with, a pivot j... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7748724 | Self-steering axle suspension system having a rotary stabilizer A self-steering axle suspension system utilizing a rotary damper coaxially aligned with and acting directly about the king pin centerline on one side of the vehicle is disclosed. When used as such, the rotary damper constitutes a rotary stabilizer. The rotary stabil... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7740252 | Payload-carrying motor vehicle with tag axle having force relievable suspension A payload-carrying motor vehicle comprises a steer axle, at least one drive axle and a tag axle. All of the axles have wheels with tires and brakes and a tag axle suspension system is adapted to suspend the tag axle in an active condition wherein the tag axle is piv... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7731208 | Tag axle operating system A tag axle operating system comprises a gas circuit with gas at a prescribed pressure and a hydraulic circuit that delivers hydraulic fluid pressure to raise and establish the tag axle in an inactive condition and to lower and establish the tag axle in an active con... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7665745 | Device for connecting a wheel axle housing with the chassis of a vehicle A device for the connection of a wheel axle housing with a chassis of a vehicle, comprising a stabilizer with a torsion element that is mounted in the chassis, to first arms, the rigidly attached to corresponding end portions of torsion element, to second arms, that... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7568710 | Steerable axle automatic lift sensor system A sensor system for actuating the lifting of a steerable axle of a wheeled vehicle includes at least one proximity switch mounted on a first structure of the wheeled vehicle and at least one magnet mounted on a second structure of the wheeled vehicle, wherein at lea... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7510197 | Multi-piece axle and suspension A multi-piece axle employing assembly hardware for forming a rigid axle structure which, in addition, connects the multi-piece axle to a suspension, thereby eliminating conventional axle seats. More specifically, a multi-piece axle having dual function hardware for ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7419167 | Sled device A sled device for permitting transportation of a person and cargo over a variety of surfaces includes a sled including a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that extends upwardly from the bottom wall to define a receiving space of the sled to receive the person and car... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7398981 | Auxiliary axle system for concrete pump truck A concrete pumping truck having a forward end and a rear end with a hopper attached at the rear end of the concrete pumping truck comprises an auxiliary axle system pivotally attached to the rear end of the truck adjacent the hopper, the auxiliary axle system compri... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7396028 | Lifting system for a vehicle axle An apparatus and lifting method for a vehicle axle having a first bracket, a second bracket, an air spring and at least one connector. The first bracket has two substantially vertically oriented slots. The second bracket has a substantially horizontal plate and a ba... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7360773 | Self-steering axle suspension system having a rotary stabilizer A self-steering axle suspension system utilizing a rotary damper coaxially aligned with and acting directly about the king pin centerline on one side of the vehicle is disclosed. When used as such, the rotary damper constitutes a rotary stabilizer. The rotary stabil... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354236 | Apparatus for the loading and unloading of motorcycles and other cargo into transporting vehicles This motorcycle loading and unloading apparatus employs a carriage to which a motorcycle can be attached and a slide body which facilitates the movement of the carriage and attached motorcycle from the ground and into the back of an open pickup truck. The carriage h... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354051 | Independent suspension system for a wheeled vehicle An independent suspension system for a wheeled vehicle includes a modified shock absorber, a leaf spring, and a wheel carrier. The shock absorber includes a cylinder, and a rod passing through the cylinder. The shock absorber is vertically mounted in a condition whe... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350795 | Suspension A rear axle suspension for a highway truck that includes a pair of trailing arms suspended below a frame by a pair of hanger brackets. The hanger brackets define a pivot axis for the trailing arms. A supplemental axle locating member is attached to the axle and incl... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331701 | Gearbox for concrete mixer A drive for a mixing drum has a compensating device (25) for the purpose of compensating the motions between a drum (1) and a bearing bracket (4), which consists of a first component (20), an elastic element (17), and a second comp... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322587 | Steerable and liftable independent suspension system A liftable independent suspension system which may also be steerable. In a described embodiment, a liftable suspension system for use on a vehicle includes wheel spindles positioned to extend outwardly at each respective lateral side of the vehicle. The spindles are... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316531 | Multi-use trailer with pivotable bunk hardware A trailer (100) is disclosed having a trailer bed (106) that may be a drop center type trailer and a frame structure extending, including a forward frame (120), rearward frame (122) and upper beam (124) therebetween. Pivotable bunk... | 01/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7232004 | Low load floor motor vehicle A step-down power transfer device for providing a dropped drive line in a front engine and rear drive vehicle. The step-down power transfer device is preferably chain or gear driven. A preferred vehicle a includes a power train having a longitudinally mounted front ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7222867 | Automated control system for a vehicle lift axle An automated axle control system provides both indication to the driver when a lift axle should be raised or lowered, and takes action to effect axle positioning when the driver fails to respond. Operations are based on estimates of vehicle weight and vehicle speed ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7195258 | Mobile thick matter pump comprising a support construction and a pneumatic air-cushioned wheel axle A mobile viscous matter pump comprising a hydraulically operated support construction, a distribution boom (16) and a pneumatic cushioned trailing axle (42). To ensure stability during the pump operation, the trailing axle (42) can be lifted by ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191854 | Self propelled gurney and related structure confidential and proprietary document A modular drive unit for a gurney including a control/handle module, a cord reel/charger module, a drive module, and a chassis assembly, plus all needed electrical wiring harnesses and pneumatic tubing to connect them. The modules mount to any existing gurney and to... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7175190 | Horizontal mount of suspension element to axle A clamp arrangement is utilized to secure a suspension element to an axle. The clamp arrangement includes a pair of spaced clamp halves that are tightened to cam a pair of holding frame elements together and hold the suspension element to the axle. Preferably, a pai... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175189 | Booster axle pivot mount A mounting bracket is attachable to a vehicle frame for pivotally connecting a booster axle assembly comprising a pair of spaced arms, each arm having a first end, a second end, and an axle connected therebetween. The mounting bracket includes a U-shaped portion hav... | 02/13/2007 |
