公开(公告)号：US20160121679A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14932210

申请日：2015-11-04

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Christoph Meier ,  Ivica Papic ,  Theo Kueppers

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  B21D53/88 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B60G3/06

CPC classification number: B60G7/005 ,  B21D35/001 ,  B21D53/88 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G2200/142 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2206/10 ,  B60G2206/122 ,  B60G2206/81 ,  B60G2206/8102 ,  B60G2206/811 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2206/83

Abstract: A suspension member having an arm member and a ball joint section. The ball joint section having an opening receiving a press fit ball joint. The material of the ball joint section having a smaller material thickness than the material of the arm member. The ball joint section connected to the arm member.

Abstract translation: 一种具有臂部件和球接头部分的悬挂部件。 该球窝接头部分具有一个接受压合球接头的开口。 球接头部分的材料具有比臂部件的材料更小的材料厚度。 连接到臂构件的球接头部分。

公开(公告)号：US09242306B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US13932527

申请日：2013-07-01

Applicant: Dieter Toepker

Inventor： Dieter Toepker

IPC: B23K26/32 ,  B23K35/30 ,  B23K11/14 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K9/10 ,  B23K11/26 ,  B23K35/22 ,  B60G21/05 ,  B23K26/20 ,  B23K11/16

CPC classification number: B23K9/1081 ,  B23K9/167 ,  B23K9/173 ,  B23K11/14 ,  B23K11/16 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K11/26 ,  B23K26/20 ,  B23K26/282 ,  B23K26/32 ,  B23K35/22 ,  B23K35/30 ,  B23K2101/006 ,  B23K2103/04 ,  B23K2103/06 ,  B23K2103/18 ,  B60G21/051 ,  B60G2200/21 ,  B60G2206/20 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  Y10T403/478

Abstract: A suspension component for a vehicle includes a cast iron body, a high strength steel tube and an adapter ring. The adapter ring includes a protrusion engaged with a face of the cast iron body. The protrusion is heated to a plasticized state as a capacitor is discharged through the protrusion and the face. The adapter ring is welded to the body upon cooling of the adapter ring. The high strength steel tube is fixed to the adapter ring.

公开(公告)号：US09227480B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US13881034

申请日：2011-09-27

Applicant: Wolfgang Jekel ,  Frank Nachbar ,  Hauke Frenzel ,  Ignacio Lobo Casanova ,  Andreas Temmen ,  Christian Stelter

Inventor： Wolfgang Jekel ,  Frank Nachbar ,  Hauke Frenzel ,  Ignacio Lobo Casanova ,  Andreas Temmen ,  Christian Stelter

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  F16C11/06 ,  B60G21/00

CPC classification number: B60G21/00 ,  B60G7/005 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  F16C11/0685 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A method of producing a chassis component. The method including the steps of coating an outside of a structural component, coating an outside of a joint cartridge which has been preassembled as a joint, and permanently and securely connecting the structural component to the joint cartridge using a material bonding or joining process.

Abstract translation: 一种制造底盘部件的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：涂覆结构部件的外部，涂覆预先组装为接头的接头盒的外部，并且使用材料粘合或接合工艺将结构部件永久地和牢固地连接到接头盒。

公开(公告)号：US20150273964A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14735651

申请日：2015-06-10

Applicant: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.

Inventor： Andrew J. Westnedge ,  Jason P. Shiffler ,  Michael J. Keeler ,  Dmitriy E. Rubalskiy ,  Phillippi R. Pierce

IPC: B60G5/04 ,  B23K37/00

CPC classification number: B60G5/04 ,  B23K37/00 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B60B35/005 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/04 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60B2900/113 ,  B60B2900/115 ,  B60B2900/321 ,  B60B2900/325 ,  B60G5/03 ,  B60G7/008 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G11/113 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2200/318 ,  B60G2202/11 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2206/111 ,  B60G2206/15 ,  B60G2206/72 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2206/8209 ,  B60G2206/821 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/082 ,  B60Y2200/14 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49908

Abstract: An axle-to-beam or crossbrace-to-beam connection for a vehicle axle/suspension system includes an axle or crossbrace having at least one depression formed therein. A sleeve is formed with at least one depression and disposed about the axle or crossbrace so that the axle or crossbrace depression and the sleeve depression matingly engage one another to form a mated pair of depressions. A method of forming the axle-to-beam or crossbrace-to-beam connection includes providing an axle or crossbrace and disposing a sleeve about the axle or crossbrace. At least one mated pair of depressions is simultaneously formed in the axle or crossbrace and the sleeve. The sleeve is immovably mounted to a vehicle axle/suspension system.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆轴/悬挂系统的轴对梁或横梁到梁的连接包括具有形成在其中的至少一个凹部的轴或交叉面。 套筒形成有至少一个凹陷并围绕轴或横向布置，使得轴或横向凹陷和套筒凹陷彼此配合地彼此接合以形成配合的一对凹陷。 形成轴对梁或横梁对梁连接的方法包括提供轴或横梁并且围绕轴或横梁布置套筒。 至少一对配对的凹陷同时形成在轴或横梁和套筒中。 套筒不可移动地安装在车轴/悬挂系统上。

公开(公告)号：US09079467B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13856460

申请日：2013-04-04

Applicant: Andrew J. Westnedge ,  Dmitriy E. Rubalskiy ,  Michael J. Keeler ,  Phillippi R. Pierce

Inventor： Andrew J. Westnedge ,  Dmitriy E. Rubalskiy ,  Michael J. Keeler ,  Phillippi R. Pierce

IPC: B60G9/02 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60B35/00 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B60B35/04

CPC classification number: B60G5/04 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B60B35/005 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/04 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60B2900/113 ,  B60B2900/115 ,  B60B2900/321 ,  B60B2900/325 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60Y2200/14 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49908

Abstract: An axle-to-beam or crossbrace-to-beam connection for a vehicle axle/suspension system includes an axle or crossbrace having at least one depression formed therein. A sleeve is formed with at least one depression and disposed about the axle or crossbrace so that the axle or crossbrace depression and the sleeve depression matingly engage one another to form a mated pair of depressions. A method of forming the axle-to-beam or crossbrace-to-beam connection includes providing an axle or crossbrace and disposing a sleeve about the axle or crossbrace. At least one mated pair of depressions is simultaneously formed in the axle or crossbrace and the sleeve. The sleeve is immovably mounted to a vehicle axle/suspension system.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆轴/悬挂系统的轴对梁或横梁到梁的连接包括具有形成在其中的至少一个凹部的轴或交叉面。 套筒形成有至少一个凹陷并围绕轴或横向布置，使得轴或横向凹陷和套筒凹陷彼此配合地彼此接合以形成配合的一对凹陷。 形成轴对梁或横梁对梁连接的方法包括提供轴或横梁并且围绕轴或横梁布置套筒。 至少一对配对的凹陷同时形成在轴或横梁和套筒中。 套筒不可移动地安装在车轴/悬挂系统上。

公开(公告)号：US20150151801A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14616055

申请日：2015-02-06

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Conaway ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Marc Johnson ,  Doug Thole ,  Boyd Freeman

IPC: B62D61/12 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B60G11/27

CPC classification number: B62D65/12 ,  B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/008 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D61/125 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes providing an axle assembly having a first end including a first mounting structure and a second end, providing a first bearing block and a second bearing block, forming a first aperture in the first bearing block and a second aperture in the second bearing block, attaching the first and second bearing blocks to the first mounting structure subsequent to forming the first and second apertures; and providing a first spindle assembly coupled to the first mounting structure by a first spherical bearing located within the first aperture and a second spherical bearing located within the second aperture, wherein a first kingpin assembly extends through the first and second spherical bearings, thereby coupling the first spindle with the first mounting structure.

Abstract translation: 车辆悬架组件包括提供具有第一端的轴组件，该第一端包括第一安装结构和第二端，提供第一轴承座和第二轴承座，在第一轴承座中形成第一孔，在第二孔中形成第二孔 承载块，在形成第一和第二孔之后，将第一和第二轴承块连接到第一安装结构; 以及提供第一主轴组件，其通过位于所述第一孔内的第一球面轴承和位于所述第二孔内的第二球面轴承联接到所述第一安装结构，其中第一主销组件延伸穿过所述第一和第二球面轴承， 第一主轴具有第一安装结构。

公开(公告)号：US20150145228A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14397606

申请日：2013-03-25

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, GmbH

Inventor： Helmut Hock

IPC: B60B35/00 ,  B60G9/00

CPC classification number: B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/02 ,  B60B35/04 ,  B60B2310/302 ,  B60B2310/305 ,  B60B2310/306 ,  B60B2360/1442 ,  B60B2360/1448 ,  B60B2900/321 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/44 ,  B60G2206/81 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2206/8207 ,  B60Y2200/142 ,  B60Y2200/147

Abstract: An axle attachment includes a guide element having a guide-side attachment region that is curved in a concave manner and a guide-side fixing region adjoining the guide-side attachment region along the curvature line, and a clamping element having a clamping-side attachment region that is curved in a concave manner and that is arranged opposite the guide-side attachment region, and a clamping-side fixing region. A fixing element engages into a guide-side fixing region and into an opposing clamping-side fixing region and forces the regions against each other in order to fix an axle body to the axle attachment in a force-fitting manner.

Abstract translation: 轴附件包括具有以凹入方式弯曲的引导侧附接区域和沿曲率线邻接导向侧安装区域的引导侧固定区域的引导元件和具有夹紧侧附件的夹紧元件 区域，其以凹入方式弯曲并且布置成与引导侧附接区域相对，以及夹持侧固定区域。 固定元件接合到引导侧固定区域并进入相对的夹持侧固定区域，并且迫使这些区域相互抵靠以便将轴体以力配合的方式固定到轴附件。

公开(公告)号：US20140375014A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14294853

申请日：2014-06-03

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, INC.

Inventor： Greg Galazin ,  Ed Hammer ,  Bill Broene ,  Greg Thorwall ,  Roger L. Jansen, III

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  B60G9/00

CPC classification number: B60G9/006 ,  B60G7/008 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2206/8207

Abstract: A suspension assembly includes an axle member, a first trailing beam assembly and a second trailing beam assembly. The first trailing beam assembly and the second trailing beam assembly each include a first end operably coupled to a vehicle frame and a second end that includes a downwardly opening recess, wherein the recess includes an outer periphery, the axle member is positioned within the recess, and wherein a weld extends about the entire periphery of the recess, thereby securing the trailing beams to the axle member.

公开(公告)号：US20140216124A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14172427

申请日：2014-02-04

Applicant: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

Inventor： ANDREAS FREHN ,  RALF ILSKENS ,  DOMINIK HOWEKENMEIER ,  JEFFREY M. HATT

IPC: B21B1/08

CPC classification number: B21B1/08 ,  B60G2206/121 ,  B60G2206/20 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/81035 ,  B60G2206/8109 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  C21D1/18 ,  C21D1/20 ,  C21D1/673 ,  C21D9/00 ,  C21D9/0068 ,  C21D2261/00

Abstract: A method for producing a motor vehicle axle component includes the method steps of providing a metal strip made of a hardenable steel material, hot rolling the metal strip and subsequent cold rolling with more than 4% rolling reduction degree, annealing at 600 to 800° C., in particular at 650 to 750° C. for a time period between 10 and 20 hours, in particular 13 to 17 hours, cutting the heat treated metal strip to cut sheet metals, forming the metal cut into a motor vehicle axle component, austenizing and quenching the motor vehicle axle component, wherein the motor vehicle axle component has at least in a surface region a grain size characteristic value according to ASTM-E 112 of greater than 9.

Abstract translation: 一种机动车辆车轴部件的制造方法，其特征在于，具有如下工序：提供由可硬化钢材制成的金属带，热轧所述金属带，随后的冷轧以4％以上的压下率进行退火，在600〜800℃退火 特别是在650〜750℃下进行10〜20小时，特别是13〜17小时的时间，切割经热处理的金属带切割金属片，将金属切割成机动车车轴部件， 对所述机动车车轴部件进行奥氏体化和淬火，其中，所述机动车辆轴部件至少在表面区域具有根据ASTM-E 112大于9的粒度特征值。

公开(公告)号：US08720920B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13598055

申请日：2012-08-29

Applicant: Wilbert W. Williams ,  Richard Bayer ,  Brian Bayer ,  Adam Bayer ,  Christopher Bayer ,  Craig Williams

Inventor： Wilbert W. Williams ,  Richard Bayer ,  Brian Bayer ,  Adam Bayer ,  Christopher Bayer ,  Craig Williams

IPC: B60G9/00

CPC classification number: B21D19/08 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G2200/1322 ,  B60G2204/1431 ,  B60G2204/41 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2206/12 ,  B60G2206/14 ,  B60G2206/8104 ,  B60G2206/811 ,  B60G2206/8201

Abstract: A sleeve for assembling into a sub-assembly including a control arm of a vehicular suspension assembly prepared by a process is disclosed. The process includes the steps of: providing a tubular segment; firstly shaping a first portion of the tubular segment to include a proximal flange; secondly shaping a second portion of the tubular segment to include a distal flange. A third portion of the tubular segment forms an intermediate body extending between the proximal flange and the distal flange. The length of the tubular segment includes a substantially constant and uniform thickness after the firstly shaping step and the secondly step. A sleeve is also disclosed. A sub-assembly. A portion of a vehicular suspension assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于组装成包括通过工艺制备的车辆悬挂组件的控制臂的子组件的套筒。 该方法包括以下步骤：提供管状段; 首先将管状区段的第一部分成形为包括近侧凸缘; 其次将所述管状区段的第二部分成形为包括远侧凸缘。 管状部分的第三部分形成在近侧凸缘和远侧凸缘之间延伸的中间体。 管状段的长度在第一成形步骤和第二步骤之后包括基本恒定且均匀的厚度。 还公开了套筒。 一个子组件。 还公开了一种车辆悬架组件的一部分。