公开(公告)号：US06733021B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-11

申请号：US10014281

申请日：2001-10-26

申请人： James Ziech ,  Michael L. Zebolsky

发明人： James Ziech ,  Michael L. Zebolsky

IPC分类号： B62D2111

CPC分类号： B60G3/18 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/15 ,  B60G2206/60 ,  B62D21/11

摘要： A subframe for a vehicle with an improved mounting arrangement is provided. The subframe includes a first member extending transverse to the longitudinal frame rails on a vehicle frame and is mounted to the frame at a first mounting point between the frame rails. The subframe further includes second and third members that extend from either side of the first member to support suspension control arms, spring/shock units, and a steering linkage. The second and third members are coupled to the frame rails at second and third mounting points. The three mounting points form a generally triangular mounting arrangement that enables greater deflection of the frame rails. Rubber isolators may be used at the mounting points to further increase frame rail deflection and reduce vibration. Further, the second and third members form spring seats for the spring/shock units at locations outboard of the frame rails thereby moving spring reaction points outboard of the vehicle frame.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有改进的安装布置的车辆的子框架。 子框架包括横向于车辆框架上的纵向框架轨道延伸的第一构件，并且在框架轨道之间的第一安装点处安装到框架。 子框架还包括从第一构件的任一侧延伸到支撑悬架控制臂，弹簧/冲击单元和转向连杆的第二和第三构件。 第二和第三构件在第二和第三安装点处联接到框架轨道。 三个安装点形成大致三角形的安装布置，使得框架轨道能够更大的偏转。 可以在安装点使用橡胶隔离器，以进一步增加框架轨道偏转并减少振动。 此外，第二和第三构件在框架轨道外侧的位置处形成用于弹簧/冲击单元的弹簧座，从而将车辆框架外侧的弹簧反应点移动。

公开(公告)号：US20060244225A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11118639

申请日：2005-04-29

申请人： Andrew Power ,  James Ziech

发明人： Andrew Power ,  James Ziech

IPC分类号： B60G17/00

CPC分类号： B60G11/27 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/45 ,  B60G2204/46

摘要： An anti-creep locking mechanism for a trailer suspension system is disclosed. The disclosed locking mechanism includes at least one column that may be swung into a first position in a gap formed between a trailer frame and a suspension component to keep a trailer at a predetermined height. The column is biased into the first position by a spring. An actuator, such as a contracting air bag or an air cylinder with a linkage assembly, is used to overcome the biasing force of the spring and retract the column into a second position, thereby deactivating the anti-creep locking mechanism. The anti-creep mechanism may further include an angle limiter to insure that column is fully retracted once the system is deactivated.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种拖车悬挂系统的抗蠕变锁定机构。 所公开的锁定机构包括至少一个柱，其可以在形成在拖车框架和悬架部件之间的间隙中摆动到第一位置，以将拖车保持在预定高度。 柱通过弹簧偏置到第一位置。 使用诸如收缩气囊或具有联动组件的气缸的致动器来克服弹簧的偏压力并将柱缩回到第二位置，由此使防蠕变锁定机构失效。 抗蠕变机构还可以包括角度限制器，以确保一旦系统被停用，该塔被完全缩回。

公开(公告)号：US20050218621A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US10813713

申请日：2004-03-31

申请人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

发明人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

IPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B62D7/18

CPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/34 ,  B60G2200/341 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/1482

摘要： A steer axle and suspension assembly are provided that produce lateral stability in the vehicle without the use of a transverse rod and without generating undue loads on the steer axle beam. The assembly includes at least one suspension arm that is connected to the frame and to a component of the steer axle assembly such as the axle beam, kingpin, or steering knuckle. The suspension arm is connected to the steer axle assembly at a location outboard of the longitudinal frame rails of the vehicle and extends longitudinally at an angle to the frame rails. The suspension arm arrangement can be used with a variety of suspensions including leaf spring and multi-link suspensions.

摘要翻译： 提供转向轴和悬架组件，其在车辆上产生横向稳定性，而不使用横向杆并且在转向轴梁上不产生不适当的负载。 组件包括至少一个悬挂臂，其连接到框架和转向轴组件的部件，例如轴梁，主销或转向节。 悬架臂在车辆的纵向框架轨道外侧的位置处连接到转向轴组件，并且以与框架轨道成一定角度的方式延伸。 悬挂臂装置可用于各种悬架，包括板簧和多连杆悬架。

公开(公告)号：US20050140111A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US11046312

申请日：2005-01-28

申请人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

发明人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

IPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G9/02

CPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2204/129 ,  B60G2206/50

摘要： A suspension for coupling a steer axle assembly to a vehicle frame is provided that moves one or more of the spring reaction points outboard to increase roll stiffness and enable the use of a lighter axle. In one embodiment of the invention, the suspension includes a spring coupled to the vehicle frame and a shock absorber having a first end coupled to the spring and a second end coupled to a component of the steer axle assembly, such as the kingpin, at a location outboard of a longitudinal frame rail of the vehicle frame.

公开(公告)号：US20060254383A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11487655

申请日：2006-07-17

申请人： James Ziech ,  Leo Wenstrup

发明人： James Ziech ,  Leo Wenstrup

IPC分类号： F16H37/06

CPC分类号： F16C19/56 ,  F16C19/364 ,  F16C19/547 ,  F16C35/067 ,  F16C2361/61 ,  F16H48/06 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/40 ,  F16H48/42 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/037 ,  F16H2048/423 ,  F16H2048/426 ,  Y10T74/19074

摘要： A differential assembly includes a yoke, attached to a drive shaft, for driving a pinion head. The differential assembly further includes inner and outer pinion bearing assemblies, a separable mounting plate, and a cavity defined by a housing for receiving a pinion assembly. The outer pinion bearing assembly is integrally mounted to the housing, while the inner pinion bearing assembly is secured to the separable mounting plate. The pinion head is straddle mounted between the inner and outer pinion bearing assemblies.

摘要翻译： 差速器组件包括附接到驱动轴的轭，用于驱动小齿轮头。 差速器组件还包括内部和外部小齿轮轴承组件，可分离的安装板和由用于接收小齿轮组件的壳体限定的空腔。 外小齿轮轴承组件一体地安装到壳体，而内小齿轮轴承组件固定到可分离的安装板。 小齿轮头跨越安装在内小齿轮轴承组件和外小齿轮轴承组件之间。

公开(公告)号：US20060244233A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11116489

申请日：2005-04-28

申请人： Scott Anderson ,  James Ziech

发明人： Scott Anderson ,  James Ziech

IPC分类号： B60G21/05 ,  B60G11/27

CPC分类号： B60G11/27 ,  B60G3/202 ,  B60G2200/182 ,  B60G2200/422 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2300/026

摘要： The present invention relates to an independent rear vehicle suspension that comprises a fore/aft link with first and second ends, where a bracket pivotally supports the first end of the fore/aft link from a vehicle frame member. The fore/aft link has an air bag spring located between the fore/aft link's second end and the frame member. A lateral link pivotally connects between the fore/aft link's second end and the vehicle frame. A wheel upright, with an axle aperture extending through it, is rigidly attached near to the second end of the fore/aft link and located above the fore/aft link. An upper control rod is pivotally connected to the wheel upright and pivotally mounted to the frame member.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种独立的后部车辆悬架，其包括具有第一和第二端的前/后连杆，其中托架从车架构件枢转地支撑前/后链节的第一端。 前/后连杆具有位于前/后链节的第二端和框架构件之间的气囊弹簧。 横向连杆枢转地连接在前/后链节的第二端和车架之间。 具有延伸穿过其的车轴孔的车轮立柱刚性地附接到前/后链节的第二端附近，并且位于前/后链节之上。 上控制杆可枢转地连接到车轮上并可枢转地安装在框架件上。

公开(公告)号：US20060231812A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11097486

申请日：2005-04-01

申请人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky ,  Paul Pollock

发明人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky ,  Paul Pollock

IPC分类号： B66D1/26

CPC分类号： F16H7/04

摘要： A cable driven drive mechanism is presented. A cable driven drive mechanism includes one or more drums rotatable about one or more parallel axes. The drive mechanism further includes one or more output drums rotatable about one or more parallel axes, the input axes extending perpendicular to the output axes. The cable driven drive mechanism still further includes a cable disposed about at least a portion of each of the input drums and the output drums, thereby coupling the input drums and output drums for rotation together.

摘要翻译： 提出了一种电缆驱动驱动机构。 电缆驱动驱动机构包括可围绕一个或多个平行轴线旋转的一个或多个滚筒。 驱动机构还包括可围绕一个或多个平行轴线旋转的一个或多个输出滚筒，输入轴线垂直于输出轴线延伸。 电缆驱动驱动机构还包括围绕每个输入鼓和输出鼓的至少一部分设置的电缆，从而将输入鼓和输出鼓联接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US07059215B1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-13

申请号：US10618991

申请日：2003-07-14

申请人： James Ziech

发明人： James Ziech

IPC分类号： F16H48/12 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/04 ,  B62D61/10

CPC分类号： F16H57/023 ,  B60K17/36 ,  F16H48/12 ,  F16H57/037 ,  F16H57/04 ,  F16H2057/02052 ,  F16H2057/0206 ,  Y10T74/19005 ,  Y10T74/2186

摘要： A method of assembling a drive axle assembly of a tandem axle assembly is provided. The method includes the step of providing a differential carrier housing having a forward opening and a rear opening. The method further includes inserting several internal components of the drive axle assembly through the rear opening of the carrier housing including input and output gears, a driven gear, a pinion shaft which is rotatably coupled to the driven gear, and a power divider subassembly having a plurality of differential gears. Insertion of these components through the rear opening facilitates the use of a one-piece differential carrier housing with small front openings and maximum structural integrity.

摘要翻译： 提供组装串联轴组件的驱动轴组件的方法。 该方法包括提供具有前开口和后开口的差速器托架壳体的步骤。 该方法还包括通过载体壳体的后开口插入驱动桥组件的多个内部部件，包括输入和输出齿轮，从动齿轮，可旋转地联接到从动齿轮的小齿轮轴，以及具有 多个差速齿轮。 通过后开口插入这些部件有助于使用具有小前开口和最大结构完整性的一体式差速器托架壳体。

公开(公告)号：US06918851B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-19

申请号：US10288686

申请日：2002-11-06

申请人： James Ziech ,  Lawrence P. Wagle

发明人： James Ziech ,  Lawrence P. Wagle

IPC分类号： B60K17/346 ,  B60K23/08 ,  F16D11/10 ,  F16H48/06 ,  F16H48/08

CPC分类号： F16H57/04 ,  B60K17/3462 ,  B60K23/0808 ,  F16D11/10 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H2048/426 ,  Y10T74/19284

摘要： An interaxle differential is provided which includes a side gear, a clutch gear torsionally locked on a first input shaft and axially slidably mounted thereon and an annular piston mounted in a differential casing for urging the clutch gear into engagement with a side gear and a spring to urge the clutch gear to an unlocked position.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种齿间差速器，其包括侧齿轮，扭转地锁定在第一输入轴上并且轴向可滑动地安装在其上的离合器齿轮和安装在差速器壳体中的环形活塞，用于推压离合器齿轮与侧齿轮和弹簧接合 迫使离合器齿轮解锁。

公开(公告)号：US20050026734A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10479652

申请日：2002-05-31

申请人： James Ziech ,  Leo Wenstrup

发明人： James Ziech ,  Leo Wenstrup

IPC分类号： B60K17/36 ,  F16H48/06 ,  F16H57/00 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/023 ,  F16H57/037

CPC分类号： F16H57/023 ,  B60K17/36 ,  F16H57/037 ,  F16H2057/005 ,  F16H2057/02013 ,  F16H2057/02052 ,  F16H2057/0206

摘要： A pinion shaft subassembly for a tandem drive axle assembly is provided. The preassembled subassembly includes a bearing cage, bearings disposed within the bearing cage, a pinion shaft disposed about an axis and supported on the bearings, and a driven gear disposed about the pinion shaft. The bearing cage defines a mounting flange that extends radially outwardly and is configured to mount to a corresponding mounting flange of a drive axle housing. The flange is configured such that the subassembly is installed in the drive axle housing from the rear of the housing rather than the forward end. As a result, the housing may be made of a unitary construction.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于串联驱动轴组件的小齿轮轴子组件。 预组装的子组件包括轴承保持架，设置在轴承保持架内的轴承，围绕轴线设置并支撑在轴承上的小齿轮轴以及围绕小齿轮轴设置的从动齿轮。 轴承保持架限定了径向向外延伸的安装凸缘，并被构造成安装到驱动轴壳体的相应的安装凸缘上。 凸缘被构造成使得子组件从壳体的后部而不是前端安装在驱动轴壳体中。 结果，壳体可以由单一结构制成。