Vehicle suspension including dock height holding device
    1.
    发明授权
    Vehicle suspension including dock height holding device 有权
    车辆悬架包括码头高度保持装置

    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

    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。

    Vehicle suspension with a dock height holding device
    2.
    发明授权
    Vehicle suspension with a dock height holding device 失效
    具有码头高度保持装置的车辆悬架

    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。

    Intelligent load distribution system
    4.
    发明授权
    Intelligent load distribution system 失效
    智能负荷分配系统

    公开(公告)号:US07072763B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-04

    申请号:US10689213

    申请日:2003-10-20

    IPC分类号: G01G19/08 G01G15/00

    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。

    Trailer slider pin control system
    5.
    发明授权
    Trailer slider pin control system 有权
    拖车滑块销控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US06793233B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-21

    申请号:US09881427

    申请日:2001-06-14

    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。

    Trailer suspension slider energy absorbing device
    6.
    发明授权
    Trailer suspension slider energy absorbing device 失效
    拖车悬架滑块吸能装置

    公开(公告)号:US06719315B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-13

    申请号:US10020599

    申请日:2001-12-14

    IPC分类号: B62D3308

    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。

    Lightweight reinforced tractor-trailer slider
    8.
    发明授权
    Lightweight reinforced tractor-trailer slider 有权
    轻型加强拖拉机拖车滑块

    公开(公告)号:US07207593B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-24

    申请号:US10806035

    申请日:2004-03-22

    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。