公开(公告)号：US20120133090A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13317689

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: William Wlfred Spencer

Inventor： William Wlfred Spencer

IPC: B60G11/36

CPC classification number: B60G11/36 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2202/122 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/124 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/422 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/4402 ,  B60G2206/42 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  F16F1/22 ,  F16F3/02

Abstract: A supplementary vehicle spring assembly for a leaf spring of a vehicle is provided, the leaf spring defining a fixed end and a free end. The supplementary vehicle spring assembly comprises a first tension spring arrangement fitted to the fixed end of the leaf spring, a second tension spring arrangement fitted to the free end of the leaf spring, and a bracket arrangement proximate an axle of the vehicle, the bracket arrangement connecting the first and second tension spring arrangements. The first and second tension spring arrangements each comprise a connector arm for securing the arrangements to the respective ends of the leaf spring, a first connector rod extending from the connector arm and being secured to a first end of at least one tension spring, and a second connector rod extending from a second end of the tension spring, the second connector rods securing the first and second tension spring arrangements to opposite ends of the bracket arrangement.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车辆的板簧的辅助车辆弹簧组件，所述板簧限定固定端和自由端。 所述辅助车辆弹簧组件包括配合到所述板簧的固定端的第一拉伸弹簧装置，与所述板簧的自由端配合的第二拉伸弹簧装置和靠近所述车辆的车轴的支架装置，所述支架装置 连接第一和第二拉伸弹簧装置。 第一和第二拉伸弹簧装置各自包括用于将装置固定到板簧的相应端部的连接臂，从连接器臂延伸并固定到至少一个拉伸弹簧的第一端的第一连接杆， 所述第二连接杆从所述拉伸弹簧的第二端延伸，所述第二连接杆将所述第一和第二拉伸弹簧装置固定到所述支架装置的相对端。

公开(公告)号：US08052166B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US12545828

申请日：2009-08-22

Applicant: Shawn D. Noble ,  Michael P. Robinson ,  Hormoz Kerendian ,  Ashley T. Dudding

Inventor： Shawn D. Noble ,  Michael P. Robinson ,  Hormoz Kerendian ,  Ashley T. Dudding

IPC: B60G5/00

CPC classification number: B60G5/02 ,  B60G11/22 ,  B60G11/24 ,  B60G2200/318 ,  B60G2202/142 ,  B60G2202/1422 ,  B60G2204/124 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4502 ,  B60G2206/013 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/8101 ,  B60G2206/82 ,  B60G2206/8207 ,  B60G2206/91 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  F16F1/373 ,  F16F1/40 ,  F16F1/44

Abstract: An elastomeric spring suspension is described for supporting a longitudinally extending vehicle frame rail above first and second axles forming a tandem axle configuration. The suspension includes a frame hanger assembly mounted to the vehicle frame rail. The frame hanger assembly has two full spring modules, each of which includes two shear springs, a progressive spring rate load cushion having a pyramidal shape with a flattened top surface and a spring mount for mounting the springs. A saddle assembly is connected to the spring mount, and an equalizing beam is connected to the saddle assembly and further connected to the axles. The spring rate for the suspension increases almost linearly as a function of sprung load, resembling a pneumatic suspension. Accordingly, the suspension exhibits excellent ride quality, without sacrificing roll stability.

Abstract translation: 描述了弹性体弹簧悬架，用于支撑形成串联轴构造的第一和第二轴之上的纵向延伸的车架轨道。 悬架包括安装到车架轨道的框架悬挂器组件。 框架悬挂器组件具有两个完整的弹簧模块，每个弹簧模块包括两个剪切弹簧，具有平坦顶面的锥体形状的渐进式弹簧载荷缓冲垫和用于安装弹簧的弹簧座。 鞍座组件连接到弹簧座，并且平衡梁连接到鞍座组件并进一步连接到轴。 悬挂弹簧的弹簧刚度随弹簧载荷的作用几乎线性增加，类似气动悬架。 因此，悬架表现出优异的行驶质量，而不牺牲辊稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US08025301B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US12740811

申请日：2008-11-24

Applicant: Michael Guttilla ,  Chris Broughton ,  Thomas Alexander Sparrow

Inventor： Michael Guttilla ,  Chris Broughton ,  Thomas Alexander Sparrow

IPC: B60G3/04

CPC classification number: B60G7/001 ,  B23P15/00 ,  B23P2700/14 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/154 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2206/014 ,  B60G2206/017 ,  B60G2206/122 ,  B60G2206/124 ,  B60G2206/14 ,  B60G2206/16 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/81022 ,  B60G2206/8103 ,  B60G2206/8201

Abstract: A structural element comprising a vehicle suspension control arm is constructed from a complex, single piece, sheet metal stamped component formed from a material of uniform thickness. The stamping is configured with the correct plan view shape and formed into an I-beam cross-section comprising a central web portion and two flange portions. The central web portion is configured as a single material thickness and the flange portions comprise upstanding and downstanding closed sections with a continuous double returned segment. The open ends of the sheet metal terminate at or near the central web portion and are welded to the web portion, and in an alternative embodiment also to the continuous double returned segment, to create a favorable structural I-beam section with flange portions twice the thickness of the web portion.

Abstract translation: 包括车辆悬架控制臂的结构元件由由均匀厚度的材料形成的复合的单件，金属板冲压部件构成。 冲压构造成具有正确的平面视图形状并且形成为包括中心腹板部分和两个凸缘部分的工字钢横截面。 中心腹板部分被构造为单一材料厚度，并且凸缘部分包括具有连续双重返回部分的直立和下降闭合部分。 金属板的开口端部终止于中央腹板部分处或附近，并且被焊接到腹板部分，并且在替代实施例中也连接到双重返回部分，以产生良好的结构工字梁部分，凸缘部分为两倍 腹板部分的厚度。

公开(公告)号：US07976039B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US12545269

申请日：2009-08-21

Applicant: Ajay M. Hirve ,  Mikhal el Arculli

Inventor： Ajay M. Hirve ,  Mikhal el Arculli

IPC: B60G15/00

CPC classification number: B60G15/068 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2202/312 ,  B60G2204/1242 ,  B60G2204/128 ,  B60G2204/41 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/73 ,  B60G2206/8106 ,  B60G2206/82092

Abstract: An upper support apparatus for use in a suspension system of a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the apparatus includes an upper support plate defining at least one aperture, the upper support plate coupled to a body of the vehicle. The upper support apparatus further includes a resilient member coupled to an underside of the upper support plate, wherein at least one portion of the resilient member is adapted to protrude through the at least one aperture and wherein the at least one portion of the resilient member prevents direct contact between the upper support plate and the body of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆的悬挂系统的上部支撑装置，其中，所述装置包括限定至少一个孔的上部支撑板，所述上部支撑板联接到所述车辆的车身。 上支撑装置还包括联接到上支撑板的下侧的弹性构件，其中弹性构件的至少一部分适于突出穿过至少一个孔，并且其中弹性构件的至少一个部分防止 上支撑板和车身之间的直接接触。

公开(公告)号：US20110133425A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12827599

申请日：2010-06-30

Applicant: PIL YOUNG JEONG

Inventor： PIL YOUNG JEONG

IPC: B60G3/06

CPC classification number: B60G7/001 ,  B60G2206/11 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/8209 ,  F16C7/02 ,  Y10T29/4998 ,  Y10T428/12368 ,  Y10T428/24289

Abstract: A suspension arm may include first and second metal housings, a metal connecting portion including first and second panels, wherein the metal connecting portion connects the first and second metal housings at distal ends thereof respectively, and wherein a burred first panel connecting portion and a burred second panel connecting portion are formed respectively to the first and second panels, and a reinforcement member wrapping the first and second metal housings and the metal connecting portion, wherein the first panel and the second panel are connected by inserting the burred second panel connecting portion into the burred first panel connecting portion.

Abstract translation: 悬挂臂可以包括第一和第二金属壳体，金属连接部分包括第一和第二面板，其中金属连接部分别在第一和第二金属壳体的远端分别连接第一和第二金属壳体，并且其中， 第二面板连接部分分别形成在第一面板和第二面板上，以及加强构件，其包围第一和第二金属壳体和金属连接部分，其中第一面板和第二面板通过将被毛边的第二面板连接部分插入 毛边的第一面板连接部。

公开(公告)号：US20110042914A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12545269

申请日：2009-08-21

Applicant: Ajay M. Hirve ,  Mikhal el Arculli

Inventor： Ajay M. Hirve ,  Mikhal el Arculli

IPC: B60G13/00 ,  B60G15/00

CPC classification number: B60G15/068 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2202/312 ,  B60G2204/1242 ,  B60G2204/128 ,  B60G2204/41 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/73 ,  B60G2206/8106 ,  B60G2206/82092

Abstract: An upper support apparatus for use in a suspension system of a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the apparatus includes an upper support plate defining at least one aperture, the upper support plate coupled to a body of the vehicle. The upper support apparatus further includes a resilient member coupled to an underside of the upper support plate, wherein at least one portion of the resilient member is adapted to protrude through the at least one aperture and wherein the at least one portion of the resilient member prevents direct contact between the upper support plate and the body of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆的悬挂系统的上部支撑装置，其中，所述装置包括限定至少一个孔的上部支撑板，所述上部支撑板联接到所述车辆的车身。 上支撑装置还包括联接到上支撑板的下侧的弹性构件，其中弹性构件的至少一部分适于突出穿过至少一个孔，并且其中弹性构件的至少一个部分防止 上支撑板和车身之间的直接接触。

公开(公告)号：US20110018218A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12506422

申请日：2009-07-21

Applicant: Kevin Johnson ,  Jonathan D. Batdorff ,  Qiang Zhang ,  James J. Korson

Inventor： Kevin Johnson ,  Jonathan D. Batdorff ,  Qiang Zhang ,  James J. Korson

IPC: B60G3/06

CPC classification number: B60G7/008 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2200/341 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/61 ,  B60G2206/30 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/8207 ,  B60G2206/91 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/082

Abstract: There is provided a torque rod bracket assembly for an axle assembly of a motor vehicle. The torque rod bracket assembly has a torque rod mounting bracket engaging plates with a plate connector. The torque rod mounting bracket has a base, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. A receiver wall located between the first sidewall and the second sidewall has a centrally located recess. Slots are located in the receiver wall between the recess and the sidewalls. Axle mounts mount the torque rod bracket assembly to the axle housing of the axle assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于机动车辆的车轴组件的扭矩杆支架组件。 扭矩杆支架组件具有扭矩杆安装支架，接合板与板连接器。 扭矩杆安装支架具有底座，第一侧壁和第二侧壁。 位于第一侧壁和第二侧壁之间的接收器壁具有位于中心的凹部。 槽位于凹槽和侧壁之间的接收器壁中。 轴安装座将转矩杆支架组件安装到轴组件的轴壳体上。

公开(公告)号：US07832750B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US12295846

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Miles Barnaby Gerrard

Inventor： Miles Barnaby Gerrard

IPC: B60G7/00

CPC classification number: B60G7/001 ,  B60G3/10 ,  B60G7/008 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/12 ,  B60G2206/121 ,  B60G2206/15 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/724 ,  B60G2206/8201

Abstract: The arm (12) comprises a pair of transverse rods (16, 18) articulated at their outer ends (24, 28) to the wheel-carrier of a vehicle wheel and at their inner ends (26, 30) to the vehicle body, and at least one pair of connecting elements (20, 22) which connect the rods (16, 18) to one another and are preferably formed as blade-like or plate-like elements, in such a manner that their bending stiffness in a plane is higher than their bending stiffness in a direction perpendicular to that plane. The arm (12) is capable of controlling two translational degrees of freedom (DOFx, DOFy) along the axes of the rods (16, 18) and, by virtue of the geometry and torsional stiffness of the rods (16, 18), as well as of the geometry and bending stiffness of the connecting elements (20, 22) in their plane, a first rotational degree of freedom (DOFθy) about a first, mainly transverse and horizontal axis (ESAy). According to the invention, the rods (16, 18) converge, preferably towards the outside of the vehicle, in such a manner that the arm has an elastic centre (EC) located outside its physical envelope and is thus capable of controlling, by virtue of the geometry and bending stiffness of the rods (16, 18), as well as of the geometry and bending stiffness of the connecting elements (20, 22) in the direction perpendicular to their plane, a second rotational degree of freedom (DOFθz) about a second, mainly vertical axis (ESAz).

Abstract translation: 臂（12）包括一对横向杆（16,18），它们在其外端（24,28）处铰接到车辆车轮的车轮架上并且在其内端（26,30）处铰接到车体， 以及将杆（16,18）彼此连接并且优选地形成为叶片状或板状元件的至少一对连接元件（20,22），使得它们在平面中的弯曲刚度 高于其垂直于该平面的方向上的弯曲刚度。 臂（12）能够沿着杆（16,18）的轴线控制两个平移自由度（DOFx，DOFy），并且由于杆（16,18）的几何形状和扭转刚度，如 以及连接元件（20,22）在其平面中的几何形状和弯曲刚度，围绕第一主要横向和水平轴线（ESAy）的第一旋转自由度（DOF和长度y）。 根据本发明，杆（16,18）优选地朝向车辆的外部会聚，使得臂具有位于其物理外壳外部的弹性中心（EC），并且因此能够通过美德来控制 所述杆（16,18）的几何形状和弯曲刚度以及连接元件（20,22）在垂直于它们的平面的方向上的几何形状和弯曲刚度，第二旋转自由度（DOF＆amp; z）约一秒，主要是垂直轴（ESAz）。

公开(公告)号：US20090184484A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12295846

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Miles Barnaby Gerrard

Inventor： Miles Barnaby Gerrard

IPC: B60G7/00

CPC classification number: B60G7/001 ,  B60G3/10 ,  B60G7/008 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/12 ,  B60G2206/121 ,  B60G2206/15 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/724 ,  B60G2206/8201

Abstract: The arm (12) comprises a pair of transverse rods (16, 18) articulated at their outer ends (24, 28) to the wheel-carrier of a vehicle wheel and at their inner ends (26, 30) to the vehicle body, and at least one pair of connecting elements (20, 22) which connect the rods (16, 18) to one another and are preferably formed as blade-like or plate-like elements, in such a manner that their bending stiffness in a plane is higher than their bending stiffness in a direction perpendicular to that plane. The arm (12) is capable of controlling two translational degrees of freedom (DOFX, DOFy) along the axes of the rods (16, 18) and, by virtue of the geometry and torsional stiffness of the rods (16, 18), as well as of the geometry and bending stiffness of the connecting elements (20, 22) in their plane, a first rotational degree of freedom (DOFθy) about a first, mainly transverse and horizontal axis (ESAy). According to the invention, the rods (16, 18) converge, preferably towards the outside of the vehicle, in such a manner that the arm has an elastic centre (EC) located outside its physical envelope and is thus capable of controlling, by virtue of the geometry and bending stiffness of the rods (16, 18), as well as of the geometry and bending stiffness of the connecting elements (20, 22) in the direction perpendicular to their plane, a second rotational degree of freedom (DOFθz) about a second, mainly vertical axis (ESAz).

Abstract translation: 臂（12）包括一对横向杆（16,18），它们在其外端（24,28）处铰接到车辆车轮的车轮架上并且在其内端（26,30）处铰接到车体， 以及将杆（16,18）彼此连接并且优选地形成为叶片状或板状元件的至少一对连接元件（20,22），使得它们在平面中的弯曲刚度 高于其垂直于该平面的方向上的弯曲刚度。 臂（12）能够沿着杆（16,18）的轴线控制两个平移自由度（DOFX，DOFy），并且由于杆（16,18）的几何形状和扭转刚度，如 以及连接元件（20,22）在其平面中的几何形状和弯曲刚度，围绕第一主要横向和水平轴线（ESAy）的第一旋转自由度（DOFthetay）。 根据本发明，杆（16,18）优选地朝向车辆的外部会聚，使得臂具有位于其物理外壳外部的弹性中心（EC），并且因此能够通过美德来控制 （16,18）的几何形状和弯曲刚度以及连接元件（20,22）在垂直于它们的平面的方向上的几何形状和弯曲刚度，第二旋转自由度（DOFthetaz） 约一秒钟，主要是垂直轴（ESAz）。

公开(公告)号：US07506444B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-24

申请号：US11107938

申请日：2005-04-14

Applicant: Kenneth A. Weise

Inventor： Kenneth A. Weise

IPC: B21D53/88

CPC classification number: B60G7/001 ,  B60G2204/4402 ,  B60G2206/017 ,  B60G2206/11 ,  B60G2206/72 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/8102 ,  B60G2206/8103 ,  B60G2206/811 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2206/82092 ,  B60G2206/84 ,  F16C7/08 ,  F16C2326/05 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49995 ,  Y10T74/2153

Abstract: A control arm for vehicle suspension systems has first and second rigid arm plates having first and second apertures extend laterally through opposing faces of the body adjacent opposite ends thereof. The arm plates are disposed in a mutually parallel, laterally spaced apart and aligned relationship. The first apertures are generally concentric and the second apertures are generally concentric. First and second spacers each have a rigid body with opposite ends and a central bushing aperture extending therebetween. The spacers are disposed between the arm plates adjacent opposite ends thereof. The central bushing aperture of the spacers is positioned generally concentrically with the apertures. Also included is a related method for making vehicle suspension links from ultra high strength steel.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆悬架系统的控制臂具有第一和第二刚性臂板，其具有第一和第二孔，其横向延伸穿过主体的相对端的相对面。 臂板以相互平行的横向间隔开和对齐的关系设置。 第一孔通常是同心的，第二孔通常是同心的。 第一和第二间隔件各自具有相对端的刚体和在它们之间延伸的中心衬套孔。 间隔件设置在邻近其相对端的臂板之间。 间隔件的中心衬套孔大致与孔同心地定位。 还包括从超高强度钢制造车辆悬挂连杆的相关方法。