公开(公告)号：US20010033066A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-25

申请号：US09793904

申请日：2001-02-27

Inventor： William Rogers Mayfield

IPC: B60G001/00 ,  B60P001/00 ,  B62D001/00 ,  B60G009/02

CPC classification number: B60G1/00 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60P1/027 ,  B62D63/061

Abstract: An improved tilting trailer suspension is disclosed, including hitch means for attachment to a tow vehicle, comprising generally a main frame including a tongue portion, having left and right side swingarms pivotally mounted to main frame, said swingarms providing a pair of forwardly mounted stub axles oriented outwardly for wheel attachment. A second frame is provided consisting of parallel frame members pivotally mounted to the rearward end of said swingarms, extending forward over the swingarms and providing latch means for detachable connection to the tongue of the main frame. A spring device is provided above the stub axles between the swingarm and the second frame members to provide resilient support to the load through the wheels. Tilting is accomplished by unlatching the secondary frame from the tongue portion of the main frame allowing the swingarm to pivot about its connection to the main frame. The rearward end of the load-carrying deck drops to the ground, while the secondary frame pivots about the axis of the wheels and assumes an upwardly extending attitude.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的倾斜拖车悬架，其包括用于附接到牵引车辆的牵引装置，其包括大体上包括舌部的主框架，所述主框架具有枢转地安装到主框架的左右侧摆臂，所述摆臂提供一对向前安装的短轴 向外取向用于车轮附件。 提供了第二框架，其包括可枢转地安装到所述摆臂的后端的平行框架构件，在所述摆臂上向前延伸，并且提供用于可拆卸地连接到主框架的舌部的闩锁装置。 弹簧装置设置在摆臂和第二框架构件之间的短轴上方，以通过车轮向负载提供弹性支撑。 通过从主框架的舌部解锁辅助框架，使得摆臂围绕其与主框架的连接枢转来实现倾斜。 承载甲板的后端落到地面上，而副框架围绕车轮的轴线转动，呈现向上延伸的姿态。

公开(公告)号：US06202992B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09261399

申请日：1999-03-03

Applicant: Paul O'Reilly ,  Tarig Latif

Inventor： Paul O'Reilly ,  Tarig Latif

IPC: F16F9342

CPC classification number: B60G17/0525 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2300/0262 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B60G2500/202 ,  B60G2500/2042 ,  B60G2500/2044 ,  B60G2800/912

Abstract: A leveling valve (30) is provided, of the type that lets air flow from a pressured source (40) into an airbag (24) and that lets air flow from the airbag to the atmosphere, to maintain a predetermined airbag height, which avoids jacking wherein the height of the airbag repeatedly increases as the vehicle moves over a rough road. A pair of inserts in the leveling valve are selected so the passage of the insert that passes pressured air to the airbag is made significantly smaller in diameter than the passage of the insert that passes air from the airbag to the atmosphere.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种调平阀（30），其使空气从加压源（40）流入气囊（24）并使气体从气囊流动到大气中，以保持预定的气囊高度，这避免了 顶升，其中当车辆在粗糙的道路上移动时，气囊的高度重复地增加。 选择调平阀中的一对插入件，使得将加压空气传递到气囊的插入件的通道的直径明显小于将空气从气囊传递到大气中的插入件的通道。

公开(公告)号：US06149142A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US233403

申请日：1999-01-19

Applicant: Roger P. Penzotti

Inventor： Roger P. Penzotti

IPC: B60G17/052 ,  B60G21/067 ,  F16F9/04

CPC classification number: B60G21/067 ,  B60G17/0521 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/1524 ,  B60G2204/81 ,  B60G2204/8304 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2400/206 ,  B60G2400/91 ,  B60G2500/20

Abstract: A pneumatic suspension system for a vehicle providing minimum pneumatic spring stiffness to minimize frame beaming in the vehicle frame. In one embodiment of the invention, the pneumatic suspension system has a first pneumatic spring connected to a first axle and to the frame. A second pneumatic spring is connected to the second axle and to the frame. The first and second pneumatic springs contain pneumatic fluid. A conduit containing pneumatic fluid is in fluid communication with the first and second pneumatic springs. The conduit allows the fluid to move between the first and second pneumatic springs. The pneumatic fluid in the conduit has a fluid resonant frequency. The first and second pneumatic springs and the conduit define a system having a variable stiffness dependent upon an input vibration frequency. The input vibration frequency is a predetermined fraction of the fluid resonant frequency. The pneumatic conduit is sized so the predetermined fraction of the fluid resonant frequency corresponds to the frame beaming frequency, thereby providing minimum stiffness of the system at the frame beaming frequency.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的气动悬挂系统，其提供最小气动弹簧刚度，以使车架中的框架横梁最小化。 在本发明的一个实施例中，气动悬挂系统具有连接到第一轴和框架的第一气动弹簧。 第二气动弹簧连接到第二轴和框架。 第一和第二气动弹簧包含气动流体。 包含气动流体的导管与第一和第二气动弹簧流体连通。 导管允许流体在第一和第二气动弹簧之间移动。 导管中的气动流体具有流体共振频率。 第一和第二气动弹簧和导管限定根据输入振动频率具有可变刚度的系统。 输入振动频率是流体共振频率的预定分数。 气动导管的尺寸使得流体共振频率的预定分数对应于帧发射频率，从而在帧发射频率下提供系统的最小刚度。

公开(公告)号：US6129495A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-10

申请号：US257409

申请日：1999-02-25

Applicant: Kenneth D. Marshall

Inventor： Kenneth D. Marshall

IPC: B60G21/045 ,  B60P3/022 ,  B60P1/02

CPC classification number: B60G21/045 ,  B60G2204/128 ,  B60G2204/129 ,  B60G2204/421 ,  B60G2204/422 ,  B60G2204/81 ,  B60G2204/8302 ,  B60G2300/04

Abstract: A tandem wheeled carriage of heavy, very strong steel construction capable of lifting 5 to 30 or more tons of load and transporting the same over difficult roadways, wherein a laterally spaced pair of lift devices is provided on the carriage and adapted to be connected to laterally spaced supporting beams of the load, wherein each lift device is operable independently of the other to selectively lift or lower either or both sides of the load to avoid obstacles, and wherein a steering mechanism is provided to synchronously pivot all wheels of the tandem thru a steering angle whereby the rear of the load can be steered straight ahead or also in lateral directions to avoid obstacles and to allow maneuvering of a long load around corners which are too sharp for conventional transport devices.

Abstract translation: 一种重型，非常强的钢结构的串联轮式托架，能够提升5至30吨或更多吨的载荷并在困难的道路上运输，其中横向间隔开的一对提升装置设置在托架上并适于连接到侧面 负载的间隔的支撑梁，其中每个提升装置可独立于另一个而起作用以选择性地提升或降低负载的任一侧或两侧以避免障碍物，并且其中提供转向机构以同步地枢转所述串联的所有车轮， 转向角度，由此负载的后部可以直线前进或横向方向转向，以避免障碍物并允许围绕传统运输装置太尖锐的拐角处的长负载的操纵。

公开(公告)号：US5908198A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-01

申请号：US980462

申请日：1997-11-28

Applicant: Ervin K. VanDenberg

Inventor： Ervin K. VanDenberg

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/28

CPC classification number: B60G9/003 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/422 ,  B60G2204/47 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/12 ,  B60G2206/121 ,  B60G2206/20 ,  B60G2206/30 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/04

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system having a central beam formed with a mounting flange on each side thereof. The beam is pivotally mounted to a suspension frame at one end, and rigidly attached to an axle at another end along substantially the entire length of the axle. A control arm is pivotally mounted to each mounting flange at one end, and to the suspension frame at another end whereby the pivot axis of the center beam and the control arms are axially aligned. Additionally, the pivot connection of the central beam provides one or two bushings which may have a constant spring rate, or which may include a spring rate which varies in the vertical and horizontal direction. In a second and third embodiment, a lift mechanism is provided for raising the axle from a ground engaging to a non-ground engaging position.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆悬架系统，其具有在其每一侧上形成有安装凸缘的中心梁。 梁在一端枢转地安装到悬架上，并且在轴的大致整个长度的另一端处刚性地附接到轴上。 控制臂在一端枢转地安装到每个安装凸缘，并且在另一端枢转地安装到悬挂框架，由此中心梁和控制臂的枢轴轴向对准。 此外，中心梁的枢转连接提供一个或两个可具有恒定弹簧刚度的套管，或者可包括在垂直和水平方向上变化的弹簧刚度。 在第二和第三实施例中，提供用于将车轴从地面接合到非接地位置的提升机构。

公开(公告)号：US5863049A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-26

申请号：US816415

申请日：1997-03-13

Applicant: A. Pascal Mahvi

Inventor： A. Pascal Mahvi

IPC: B60G3/14 ,  B60P1/02 ,  B60P3/04 ,  B60S9/00

CPC classification number: B60P1/027 ,  B60G3/145 ,  B60P3/04 ,  B60G2200/132 ,  B60G2204/128 ,  B60G2204/129 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/38

Abstract: A retractable and extendable wheel assembly for mounting to a vehicle at wheel positions of the vehicle. The assembly comprises an axle shaft on which a wheel having a central axis can rotate, and a strut having a first end pivotally mounted at a first strut mount site to the axle shaft and a second end pivotally mountable at a second strut mount site to the vehicle. Additionally, the assembly includes an inflatable and deflatable air ram having a first end pivotally mounted to the first end of the strut and a second end pivotally mountable to the vehicle at an upper ram mount site substantially directly above the axle shaft. The second strut mount site is situated forward or rearward from the upper ram mount site. Release of air from an inflated air ram results in a retraction of the ram and the vehicle descends. Simultaneously, the strut pivots to thereby allow the vehicle to descend preferably a distance sufficient to bring the base of the vehicle at a level substantially equal to the center axis of the wheel. Inflation of the air rams restores the vehicle to its original height for road travel. Thus, cargo can be safely loaded and unloaded since ramps or other devices for vertically raising or lowering such cargo can be eliminated.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在车辆的车轮位置处安装到车辆的可伸缩和可延伸的轮组件。 所述组件包括车轴，具有中心轴线的车轮可在该车轴上旋转，并且支柱具有可枢转地安装在所述车轴的第一支柱安装位置处的第一端和可枢转地安装在第二支柱安装位置处的第二端 车辆。 另外，组件包括可充气和可放气的空气冲击器，其具有枢转地安装到支柱的第一端的第一端和可枢转地安装到车辆的第二端，该第二端基本上直接位于车轴的上方。 第二个支柱安装位置位于上部压头安装位置的前方或后方。 从充气的空气压头释放空气导致压头的缩回并且车辆下降。 同时，支柱枢转，从而允许车辆优选地下降足够的距离，以使车辆的底座处于与车轮的中心轴线基本相等的水平。 空中巴士的通货膨胀将车辆恢复到原来的高度，用于公路行驶。 因此，货物可以安全地装载和卸载，因为可以消除用于垂直升高或降低这种货物的斜坡或其他装置。

公开(公告)号：US5788263A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-04

申请号：US647216

申请日：1996-05-09

Applicant: Ervin K. VanDenberg

Inventor： Ervin K. VanDenberg

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G11/26 ,  B60G21/05 ,  B60G1/00

CPC classification number: B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/26 ,  B60G21/051 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G2200/132 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2206/0112 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/121 ,  B60G2206/201 ,  B60G2206/40 ,  B60G2300/04

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system having a pair of hanger brackets and a pair of beams. A first end of each beam is attached, via a bushing sleeve to each hanger bracket, and an axle is rigidly attached to the second end of each beam. Each beam is manufactured from a plurality of layers of laminate material which extend circumferentially around the axle and the bushing sleeve. An adhesive layer extends between the bushing sleeve and axle, and the layers of laminate material, for securing the bushing sleeve and axle to the beam. Inasmuch as the laminate material and adhesive have a relatively low modulus of elasticity, these materials flex in response to movement of the axle, thereby assuring that the connection between the laminate beam and the axle remains stable, even as the axle moves in response to forces acting thereon. In another embodiment of the invention, each beam is integrally formed with an air spring piston. In another embodiment of the invention, a parallelogram suspension is provided with a pair of parallel and spaced-apart control arms manufactured of laminate material. Alternatively, the control arms of the parallelogram-type suspension may be integrally formed with a stabilizer bar extending therebetween. In alternative embodiments, a pair of air spring pistons may be mounted on the stabilizer bar, substantially reducing the weight and cost associated with the manufacture and operation of air spring suspension systems.

Abstract translation: 一种具有一对悬挂架和一对梁的车辆悬架系统。 每个梁的第一端通过衬套套管连接到每个衣架支架，并且轴刚性地附接到每个梁的第二端。 每个梁由多个层压材料制成，其围绕轴和衬套套筒周向延伸。 粘合剂层在衬套套筒和轴之间以及层压材料层之间延伸，用于将衬套套筒和轴固定到梁上。 由于层压材料和粘合剂具有相对低的弹性模量，这些材料响应于轴的移动而弯曲，从而确保层压梁和轴之间的连接保持稳定，即使当轴响应于力而移动时 作用于其上。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，每个梁与空气弹簧活塞一体形成。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，平行四边形悬架设置有由层压材料制成的一对平行和间隔的控制臂。 或者，平行四边形悬架的控制臂可以与其间延伸的稳定杆整体地形成。 在替代实施例中，一对空气弹簧活塞可以安装在稳定杆上，从而大大降低与空气弹簧悬架系统的制造和操作相关联的重量和成本。

公开(公告)号：US5782538A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-21

申请号：US762095

申请日：1996-12-09

Applicant: Jason R. Backs

Inventor： Jason R. Backs

IPC: B60G5/03 ,  B60P1/18 ,  B60P1/16

CPC classification number: B60P1/18 ,  B60G5/03 ,  B60G2200/318 ,  B60G2202/11 ,  B60G2204/47 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/40 ,  B60G2800/20

Abstract: A frameless end dump trailer has one or more rotating structures placed in its subframe and suspension area in order to permit the use of a single point suspension in a tandem axle configuration in an unrestricted rotation mode with the option to engage the rotating structure to severely limit the rotation of the single point suspension.

Abstract translation: 无框式终点卸载拖车在其子框架和悬挂区域中具有一个或多个旋转结构，以允许以无限制旋转模式使用串联轴构造中的单点悬架，其选项可以使旋转结构接合到严格限制 单点悬挂的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5746441A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-05

申请号：US756947

申请日：1996-12-02

Applicant: Ervin K. VanDenberg

Inventor： Ervin K. VanDenberg

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G11/26

CPC classification number: B60G9/003 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/422 ,  B60G2204/47 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/12 ,  B60G2206/121 ,  B60G2206/20 ,  B60G2206/30 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/04

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system having a central beam formed with a mounting flange on each side thereof. The beam is pivotally mounted to a suspension frame at one end, and rigidly attached to an axle at another end along substantially the entire length of the axle. A control arm is pivotally mounted to each mounting flange at one end, and to the suspension frame at another end whereby the pivot axis of the center beam and the control arms are axially aligned. Additionally, the pivot connection of the central beam provides one or two bushings which may have a constant spring rate, or which may include a spring rate which varies in the vertical and horizontal direction. In a second and third embodiment, a lift mechanism is provided for raising the axle from a ground engaging to a non-ground engaging position.

公开(公告)号：US5707079A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-13

申请号：US751577

申请日：1996-11-18

Applicant: Alfred A. Ruser

Inventor： Alfred A. Ruser

IPC: B60G11/04 ,  B60P3/36 ,  B60G5/00

CPC classification number: B60G11/04 ,  B60P3/36 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/45 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2400/82 ,  B60G2800/014

Abstract: A shock absorbing auxiliary wheel for a mobile home with a set of wheels positioned on a lower surface thereof. Further provided is at least one auxiliary wheel assembly positioned behind the wheels of the mobile home. The wheel assembly is adapted to engage the ground and absorb any shock associated with such engagement.

Abstract translation: 一种用于移动式家庭的减震辅助轮，其具有位于其下表面上的一组轮。 还提供了至少一个位于移动式家庭的车轮后面的辅助车轮组件。 车轮组件适于接合地面并吸收与这种接合相关联的任何冲击。