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公开(公告)号:US06820883B2
公开(公告)日:2004-11-23
申请号:US10044853
申请日:2001-11-07
IPC分类号: B60G1300
CPC分类号: F16F9/58 , B60G7/04 , B60G11/27 , B60G17/005 , B60G2202/152 , B60G2202/42 , B60G2204/42 , B60G2204/45 , B60G2800/204 , B60G2800/2042 , F16F9/05 , Y10S280/01
摘要: A vehicle suspension includes a dock height holding device. First and second jounce bumper portions preferably each include a surface configuration that faces generally toward the oppositely facing jounce bumper portion. By moving at least one of the jounce bumper portions between first and second alignment positions, the clearance between suspension components is controlled in a manner that controls the height of a truck bed or trailer deck. In one example, each jounce bumper portion includes four projections and four spaced recesses. In the first alignment position the projections on one jounce bumper portion are received within the recesses on the oppositely facing portion during normal driving conditions. In the second alignment position, the projections of the jounce bumper portions engage each other and maintain a larger clearance between the suspension components to ensure an appropriate deck height when the vehicle is parked for loading or unloading.
摘要翻译: 车辆悬架包括码头高度保持装置。 优选地,第一和第二跳动保险杠部分各自包括面向大致朝向相对的弯梁保险杠部分的表面构造。 通过在第一和第二对准位置之间移动至少一个跳动保险杠部分,悬挂部件之间的间隙以控制卡车床或拖车甲板的高度的方式被控制。 在一个示例中,每个跳杆保险杠部分包括四个突起和四个间隔开的凹部。 在第一对准位置,在正常行驶条件下,一个跳动保险杠部分上的突起被接纳在相对面对部分的凹部内。 在第二对准位置,弹簧保险杠部分的突起彼此接合并且在悬架部件之间保持较大的间隙,以确保当车辆停放用于装载或卸载时的适当的甲板高度。
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公开(公告)号:US06786509B2
公开(公告)日:2004-09-07
申请号:US09992496
申请日:2001-11-06
IPC分类号: B60G17005
CPC分类号: B60G17/052 , B60G17/005
摘要: A vehicle suspension assembly includes a height holding device that is at least partially supported within an air spring of the suspension assembly. The height holding device includes a hydraulic ram. A moveable portion of the hydraulic ram moves between a first position where a minimum clearance is maintained between suspension components and a second position where a larger clearance is maintained between the suspension components. The height holding device moves into the second position to maintain a desired height of the truck or trailer bed during loading and unloading operations at a loading dock, for example. The height holding device allows for the suspension air springs to be evacuated of air pressure during loading or unloading conditions without a change in deck height.
摘要翻译: 车辆悬架组件包括至少部分地支撑在悬架组件的空气弹簧内的高度保持装置。 高度保持装置包括液压柱塞。 液压压头的可移动部分在悬架部件之间保持最小间隙的第一位置和在悬架部件之间保持较大间隙的第二位置之间移动。 例如,高度保持装置移动到第二位置以在装载坞的装载和卸载操作期间保持卡车或拖车床的期望高度。 高度保持装置允许悬挂空气弹簧在装载或卸载条件下排空空气压力,而不会改变甲板高度。
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公开(公告)号:US07229094B2
公开(公告)日:2007-06-12
申请号:US10853426
申请日:2004-05-25
申请人: Steven R. Miller , Mark P. Reynolds , James Eckelberry , Robert P. Carlstedt , Daniel G. Chien , Kenneth G. Lang , Martin Peaker , Nancy L. Saxon , Jos Timmermann , Jeff Lloyd , James Grant , Richard M. Clisch
发明人: Steven R. Miller , Mark P. Reynolds , James Eckelberry , Robert P. Carlstedt , Daniel G. Chien , Kenneth G. Lang , Martin Peaker , Nancy L. Saxon , Jos Timmermann , Jeff Lloyd , James Grant , Richard M. Clisch
IPC分类号: B60G5/00
CPC分类号: B60G9/02 , B60G5/00 , B60G2200/318 , B60G2200/341 , B60G2200/342 , B60G2204/421
摘要: A tandem axle suspension assembly includes a pair of walking beams disposed substantially parallel to a vehicle longitudinal axis supporting first and second axles. A link plate is pivotally attached to each of the walking beams and is pivotal about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. A first and a second link include pivotal connections between the link plate and a vehicle frame member. Vertical movement of the walking beams causes a corresponding rotation of the link plate to compensate for longitudinal displacement of the pivotal links with the first and second links and minimize longitudinal displacement of the walking beams.
摘要翻译: 串联轴悬架组件包括一对基本平行于支撑第一和第二轴的车辆纵向轴线的步进梁。 连杆板可枢转地附接到每个步进梁上,并且绕横向于纵向轴线的轴线枢转。 第一和第二连杆包括链板与车架构件之间的枢转连接。 步行梁的垂直运动导致连杆板的相应旋转,以补偿枢轴连杆与第一和第二连杆的纵向位移,并使步行梁的纵向位移最小化。
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公开(公告)号:US07072763B2
公开(公告)日:2006-07-04
申请号:US10689213
申请日:2003-10-20
申请人: Nancy L. Saxon , James Eckelberry , John K. Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joseph Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Rajesh J. Somnay
发明人: Nancy L. Saxon , James Eckelberry , John K. Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joseph Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Rajesh J. Somnay
CPC分类号: G01G19/086
摘要: A vehicle information system has a first load sensor for generating a first load signal based on a first vehicle load. A first position sensor generates a first position signal based on a position of a vehicle axle. A second position sensor generates a second position signal based on a position of a vehicle kingpin. A memory unit stores vehicle optimization data. An evaluation unit is in communication with the first load sensor, the first position sensor, the second position sensor and the memory unit. A general user interface for receiving input is also in communication with the evaluation unit. The evaluation unit makes an evaluation of the first load signal, the first position sensor, the second position signal, and any input and generates a vehicle optimization instruction relating to a distance between the axle and the kingpin.
摘要翻译: 车辆信息系统具有用于基于第一车辆负载生成第一负载信号的第一负载传感器。 第一位置传感器基于车辆轴的位置产生第一位置信号。 第二位置传感器基于车辆主销的位置产生第二位置信号。 存储单元存储车辆优化数据。 评估单元与第一负载传感器,第一位置传感器,第二位置传感器和存储单元连通。 用于接收输入的一般用户界面也与评估单元通信。 评估单元对第一负载信号,第一位置传感器,第二位置信号和任何输入进行评估,并且生成与车轴和主销之间的距离相关的车辆优化指令。
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公开(公告)号:US06793233B2
公开(公告)日:2004-09-21
申请号:US09881427
申请日:2001-06-14
申请人: James Eckelberry , John Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joe Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
发明人: James Eckelberry , John Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joe Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
IPC分类号: B62D5300
CPC分类号: B62D53/068 , B60P1/00
摘要: A trailer slider pin control system is provided including a vehicle body and a rail supported along the body. The rails are moveable between a plurality of positions defined by a plurality of holes in the rail. A pin assembly is supported on the vehicle body and includes a pin moveable between unlocked and locked positions. The pin is disposed in the hole locking the rail to the vehicle body in the locked position. Conversely, the rail is free to move along the vehicle body in the unlock position. A sensor senses a location of a portion of the pin assembly, which corresponds to the unlock position. A vehicle speed control device, such as an engine, transmission, or braking system, is actuatable to limit the speed of the vehicle. A controller is connected to the sensor and the vehicle speed control device to actuate the vehicle speed control device to limit the speed of the vehicle in response to the sensors sensing the unlocked position. The controller may actuate an alarm to alert the vehicle operator that the pins are unlocked.
摘要翻译: 提供一种拖车滑块销控制系统,包括车体和沿主体支撑的轨道。 导轨可以在由轨道中的多个孔限定的多个位置之间移动。 销组件支撑在车身上并且包括可在解锁位置和锁定位置之间移动的销。 销钉设置在锁定位置的锁定轨道上的车身上。 相反,轨道可以在解锁位置沿着车体自由移动。 传感器感测针组件的对应于解锁位置的部分的位置。 诸如发动机,变速器或制动系统的车辆速度控制装置可以致动以限制车辆的速度。 控制器连接到传感器和车速控制装置,以响应于感测到解锁位置的传感器来致动车辆速度控制装置来限制车辆的速度。 控制器可以致动警报以警告车辆操作者销钉被解锁。
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公开(公告)号:US06719315B2
公开(公告)日:2004-04-13
申请号:US10020599
申请日:2001-12-14
申请人: Steven G. Saieg , James Eckelberry , John K. Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joe Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
发明人: Steven G. Saieg , James Eckelberry , John K. Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joe Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
IPC分类号: B62D3308
CPC分类号: B62D53/068 , B60G2204/17 , B60G2204/45 , B60G2204/4502 , B60G2206/0112
摘要: A trailer suspension slider is provided that includes a suspension bogey. A trailer is supported on the suspension bogey and is longitudinally movable between a plurality of position relative to the suspension bogey. The trailer includes a stop bar to prevent the bogey from sliding out from underneath the trailer during braking if the pins are disengaged. A locking pin mechanism is movable between a locked position in which the locking mechanism couples the suspension bogey and the trailer in one of the plurality of positions and an unlocked position in which the trailer can move relative to the suspension bogey. The suspension bogey may collide violently with the stop bar when braking from a relatively low speed when the pins are unlocked. To this end, an energy absorption device is supported on either the trailer or the suspension bogey. The energy absorption device collapses in response to the stop bar engaging either the energy absorption device or the suspension bogey. Alternatively, an expandable cable may be used between the trailer and suspension bogey to slow the trailer as the stop bar approaches the suspension bogey.
摘要翻译: 提供了一种拖车悬挂滑块,包括一个悬挂系统。 拖车被支撑在悬挂系统上,并且可以在相对于悬架系统的多个位置之间纵向移动。 拖车包括一个止动杆,以防止在制动期间,如果销脱开,叉车从拖车下方滑出。 锁定销机构可以在锁定位置之间移动,锁定机构在多个位置中的一个位置处联接悬挂系统和拖车,以及解锁位置,在该位置中,拖车可相对于悬挂系统移动。 当销被解锁时,悬挂系统可能会从停车杆猛烈地与较低速度制动时发生冲突。 为此,能量吸收装置支撑在拖车或悬架上。 能量吸收装置响应于停止杆接合能量吸收装置或悬架悬臂而倒塌。 或者,可以在拖车和悬挂系统之间使用可扩展电缆,以在停止杆接近悬架悬架时减慢拖车。
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公开(公告)号:US06471227B2
公开(公告)日:2002-10-29
申请号:US09812380
申请日:2001-03-20
申请人: James Eckelberry , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Steven R. Miller , John K. Ma , Joseph Melekian , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
发明人: James Eckelberry , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Steven R. Miller , John K. Ma , Joseph Melekian , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
IPC分类号: B62D5306
CPC分类号: B62D53/068
摘要: A number of improved ways of connecting a slider to a trailer frame are disclosed. In one general type of solution, a wedge-shaped locking surface is formed on both the slider and the trailer. The wedged surfaces provide a very secure connection. In another general way of describing the embodiments, several of the embodiments have a plurality of locking surfaces which again provide a more secure connection.
摘要翻译: 公开了一种将滑块连接到拖车框架的改进方式。 在一种一般类型的解决方案中,在滑块和拖车上形成楔形锁定表面。 楔形表面提供了非常安全的连接。 在描述实施例的另一种一般方式中,几个实施例具有多个锁定表面,其再次提供更安全的连接。
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公开(公告)号:US07207593B2
公开(公告)日:2007-04-24
申请号:US10806035
申请日:2004-03-22
申请人: Nancy L. Saxon , Braden Bromley , Steven R. Miller , James Eckelberry , Craig Holt , Steven G. Saieg , Shaun Muston , Jos Timmermans , John Raymond Brink , Martin J. Watterson
发明人: Nancy L. Saxon , Braden Bromley , Steven R. Miller , James Eckelberry , Craig Holt , Steven G. Saieg , Shaun Muston , Jos Timmermans , John Raymond Brink , Martin J. Watterson
IPC分类号: B60G5/00
CPC分类号: B62D53/068
摘要: A tractor-trailer slider includes spaced apart longitudinal side rails having control arm supports extending downwardly from the side rails for supporting the slider. Portions of the longitudinal side rails and the control arms supports are integrated using one or more common plates. Lightening holes and edge of the slider are flanged to reinforce the walls. Coining and ribbing are also used for additional reinforcement. Lateral cross-members extend between the longitudinal side rails. The lateral cross-members have tabs on opposing ends that are received in an interlocking relationship with complementary elongated slots in the longitudinal side rails. Air spring supports arranged at forward and rearward portions of the slider are secured to the longitudinal side rails, the control arm supports, and the lateral cross-members to provide a structurally rigid frame. The air spring supports provide spaced apart air spring mounting pads.
摘要翻译: 拖拉机 - 拖车滑块包括间隔开的纵向侧轨,其具有从侧轨向下延伸的用于支撑滑块的控制臂支撑。 纵向侧轨和控制臂支撑件的一部分使用一个或多个普通板进行集成。 带有凸出孔和滑块边缘以加强墙壁。 也可用于加固和加筋。 横向横向构件在纵向侧轨之间延伸。 横向横向构件在相对端部上具有与纵向侧轨道中的互补的细长槽处于互锁关系中的接头。 布置在滑块的前部和后部的空气弹簧支撑件固定到纵向侧轨道,控制臂支撑件和横向横向构件以提供结构上刚性的框架。 空气弹簧支撑件提供间隔开的空气弹簧安装垫。
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公开(公告)号:US06641157B2
公开(公告)日:2003-11-04
申请号:US10224085
申请日:2002-08-20
申请人: James Eckelberry , John K. Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joseph Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
发明人: James Eckelberry , John K. Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joseph Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
IPC分类号: B62D5306
CPC分类号: B62D53/068
摘要: A system for connecting a slider to a trailer frame includes a rotatable locking member having a plurality of teeth that engage with a plurality of openings in the trailer from. The locking member is biased by a rotary biasing in a locked position.
摘要翻译: 用于将滑块连接到拖车框架的系统包括可旋转的锁定构件,其具有与拖车中的多个开口接合的多个齿。 锁定构件通过旋转偏置在锁定位置被偏置。
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公开(公告)号:US06619673B2
公开(公告)日:2003-09-16
申请号:US09810923
申请日:2001-03-16
申请人: James Eckelberry , John K. Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joseph Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
发明人: James Eckelberry , John K. Ma , Frank A. Maly, Jr. , Joseph Melekian , Steven R. Miller , Nancy L. Saxon , Rajesh J. Somnay
IPC分类号: B60S900
CPC分类号: B60G9/00 , B60G17/005 , B60G2200/314 , B60G2202/152 , B60G2204/4604 , B60G2800/2042
摘要: A mechanism is disclosed for controlling the vertical position of the transport trailer floor of a heavy trailer bearing vehicle having a pivoting air spring suspension system such that the transport trailer floor maintains a fixed position level to an adjacent dock platform when parked for loading or unloading. The mechanism comprises various embodiments of a locking system that disables the pivotal movement of selected pivoting suspension elements in any one of a plurality of possible fixed positions such that the transport trailer floor, when parked, resists downwardly imposed forces and maintains a fixed elevation equal to the elevation of an adjacent loading dock platform.
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