公开(公告)号：US06641150B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-04

申请号：US09859174

申请日：2001-05-16

Applicant: Kraig Schlosser ,  Kent Davison ,  Cortland Ratliff

Inventor： Kraig Schlosser ,  Kent Davison ,  Cortland Ratliff

IPC: B62D718

CPC classification number: B60G9/00 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/80 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  Y10S180/905

Abstract: The inventive fabricated steer axle assembly includes an axle beam, a kingpin housing, and, a fabrication connecting the axle beam and kingpin housing. The kingpin housing comprises an open-ended cylindrical tube having a groove disposed proximate each end of the tube. The fabrication includes a first end and a second end and is bent around the kingpin housing so that the first and second ends may be attached to the axle beam. A continuous weld may be used to couple the ends of the fabrication to the axle beam and secure the ends of the fabrication together along a seam extending between the kingpin housing and the beam formed after bending the fabrication around the kingpin housing.

Abstract translation: 本发明的制造转向轴组件包括轴梁，主销壳体，以及连接轴梁和主销壳体的制造。 主销壳体包括开口的圆柱形管，其具有靠近管的每个端部设置的槽。 该制造包括第一端和第二端，并围绕主销壳体弯曲，使得第一端和第二端可以附接到轴梁。 可以使用连续焊接来将制造的端部连接到轴梁，并且将制造的端部沿着在主销壳体和在制造围绕主销壳体弯曲制造之后形成的梁之间延伸的接缝固定在一起。

公开(公告)号：US06808189B1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US09855336

申请日：2001-05-15

Applicant: Kraig Schlosser ,  Kent Davison

Inventor： Kraig Schlosser ,  Kent Davison

IPC: B62D718

CPC classification number: B62D7/18 ,  B60G2200/42 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2206/30 ,  B60G2206/32

Abstract: A steer axle assembly is provided having an axle beam disposed about a longitudinal axis and an inverted knuckle yoke. The yoke includes a body portion that is affixed to an external surface of the axle beam by welding. The yoke further includes first and second arms extending from the body portion. Body the body portion and arms are disposed one side of the axis extending through the axle beam. The drop of the axle is varied by varying the length of the body portion of the knuckle yoke.

Abstract translation: 提供转向轴组件，其具有围绕纵向轴线布置的轴梁和反转关节轭。 轭体包括通过焊接固定到轴梁的外表面的主体部分。 轭还包括从主体部分延伸的第一和第二臂。 主体部分和臂设置在延伸穿过轴梁的轴的一侧。 通过改变转向节轭体的主体部分的长度来改变轴的下降。

公开(公告)号：US06749209B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10136811

申请日：2002-05-01

Applicant: Kent Davison ,  Kraig Schlosser

Inventor： Kent Davison ,  Kraig Schlosser

IPC: B60G902

CPC classification number: B60G21/051 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2204/1244 ,  B60G2204/1246 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2206/012 ,  B60G2206/10 ,  B60G2206/20 ,  B60G2206/30 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/8102 ,  B60G2206/8103 ,  B60G2206/8201

Abstract: A suspension and axle assembly is provided having two identical stampings, each of which form a portion of an axle and a portion of first and second suspension control arms that extend from the axle. The two stampings are coupled to one another along a continuous weld path. The assembly eliminates the connection points between the axle and control arms. The assembly also defines a pair of bores in which springs may be disposed at varying heights to lower the vehicle floor and reduce loads on the control arms, bushings, and other joints.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有两个相同的冲压件的悬架和轴组件，每个冲压件形成轴的一部分，以及从轴延伸的第一和第二悬架控制臂的一部分。 两个冲压件沿着连续的焊接路径彼此连接。 该组件消除了轴和控制臂之间的连接点。 组件还限定了一对孔，其中弹簧可以设置在不同的高度以降低车辆地板并减少控制臂，衬套和其他接头上的负载。

公开(公告)号：US06557875B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09814147

申请日：2001-03-21

Applicant: Kraig Schlosser ,  Martin Blessing ,  Kent Davison

Inventor： Kraig Schlosser ,  Martin Blessing ,  Kent Davison

IPC: B60G700

CPC classification number: B60G9/003 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2206/8201

Abstract: A vehicle suspension and a control arm therefor are provided. The control arm includes first and second members each defining a recess corresponding to a portion of the outer surface of a vehicle axle. The members are welded or otherwise coupled together to surround at least a majority of the axle thereby enabling installation of the control arm without sliding the arm onto the axle. Each of the members includes a pair of sidewalls and a lateral wall joining, and integral with, the sidewalls. The sidewalls are angled relative to an axis of the axle to provide sufficient clearance for a spring assembly mounted to the control arm and centering of spring loads. The two sidewalls of one member may further include aligned apertures configured to receive a tube on which a shock absorber may be mounted. The tube enables strong and accurate mounting of the shock absorber.

公开(公告)号：US20070222169A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11390406

申请日：2006-03-27

Applicant: Aaron Smith ,  Melvin Peacock ,  Kent Davison

Inventor： Aaron Smith ,  Melvin Peacock ,  Kent Davison

IPC: B60G11/27 ,  B60G9/00

CPC classification number: B60G9/003 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/4702

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air spring lift kit that has a trailing arm with a first end portion that is pivotally connected to a hanger bracket. A horizontally oriented air bag is connected at one end to the hanger bracket and connected at another end to a pivoting lever arm. A link has one end pivotally connected to the lever arm and another end pivotally connected to a flange member that is secured to the trailing arm. A vertically oriented air bag is located between a second end portion of the trailing arm and a frame member of a vehicle, for example, a dump truck or a trailer in a tractor-trailer combination.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有拖臂的空气弹簧举升套件，其具有可枢转地连接到吊架支架的第一端部。 水平定向的气囊在一端连接到衣架支架，另一端连接到枢转杆臂。 连杆的一端枢转地连接到杠杆臂，另一端枢转地连接到固定到牵引臂的凸缘构件。 垂直定向的气囊位于牵引臂的第二端部和车辆的框架构件之间，例如在拖拉机 - 拖车组合中的自卸车或拖车。

公开(公告)号：US20060207705A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11081228

申请日：2005-03-16

Applicant: Kent Davison ,  David Moses ,  Daryl Stacer

Inventor： Kent Davison ,  David Moses ,  Daryl Stacer

IPC: B60C23/10

CPC classification number: B60C23/003 ,  G01P3/443

Abstract: A combined tire inflation system and a wheel speed sensor for a vehicle steer axle has a steerable spindle with a substantially hollow interior portion. A shaft, located in the hollow interior portion, connects a rotatable hub cap adjacent the spindle and a sensor at least partially within the spindle. A magnet is secured to the shaft and rotates with the shaft. A sensor is mounted adjacent the magnet for sensing the rotation of the magnet. The shaft has a hollow interior that connects an air source with a tire associated with the hub cap.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆转向轴的组合的轮胎充气系统和车轮速度传感器具有具有基本上中空的内部部分的可转向主轴。 位于中空内部的轴连接与主轴相邻的可旋转轮毂盖和至少部分地在主轴内的传感器。 磁铁固定在轴上并与轴一起旋转。 传感器安装在磁体附近，用于感测磁体的旋转。 轴具有中空的内部，其将空气源与与轮毂盖相关联的轮胎连接。

公开(公告)号：US07090309B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-15

申请号：US10721597

申请日：2003-11-25

Applicant: Martin Blessing ,  Kent Davison

Inventor： Martin Blessing ,  Kent Davison

IPC: B60B35/00 ,  B60B37/00

CPC classification number: B60B35/04 ,  B60B35/08

Abstract: An axle assembly is provided having a varying wall thickness resulting in an axle assembly that is lightweight yet has sufficient strength and stiffness. The axle assembly includes a tube disposed about a longitudinal axis and having first and second end portions and a center portion. The first and second end portions have a uniform wall thickness and the center portion has a wall thickness that is uniform at first and second axially spaced segments and a non-uniform wall thickness both between the axially spaced segments and between each of the axially spaced segments and the end portions.

Abstract translation: 提供具有变化的壁厚的轴组件，其导致轻量级的轴组件，但具有足够的强度和刚度。 轴组件包括围绕纵向轴线设置的管，并且具有第一和第二端部以及中心部分。 第一和第二端部具有均匀的壁厚，并且中心部分具有在第一和第二轴向间隔开的段处均匀的壁厚度，以及在轴向间隔开的段之间和在每个轴向间隔开的段之间的不均匀壁厚 和端部。

公开(公告)号：US06325463B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09448923

申请日：1999-11-23

Applicant: Don Sitter ,  Kent Davison ,  Martin G. Blessing

Inventor： Don Sitter ,  Kent Davison ,  Martin G. Blessing

IPC: B60B3500

CPC classification number: B60B7/002 ,  B60B7/066 ,  B60B7/14 ,  B60B27/0005 ,  B60B27/02 ,  B60B35/025 ,  B60B2360/32 ,  B60B2380/14 ,  B60B2900/321 ,  B60B2900/325 ,  B60B2900/561 ,  B60Y2200/147 ,  B60Y2200/221

Abstract: A vent system for a wheel hub comprising a first filtered vent at the wheel end cavity and a second vent formed by a one-way, pressure relief valve venting the axle tube to atmosphere. The vent system defines a vent path from the wheel end cavity through a first, preferably filtered, vent into the axle tube then through a second check valve connecting the axle tube to atmosphere. A porous material is positioned to cover the vent passage at the wheel end cavity for allowing a flow of gases to enter and exit the vent passage while preventing liquids and other contaminants from traveling therethrough. The porous material is held in place over the vent by a snap ring or other suitable retention system disposed within the vented plug member. The second axle tube vent is disposed along the axle tube to vent the tube itself to atmosphere with pressure relief

Abstract translation: 一种用于轮毂的排气系统，包括在车轮端腔处的第一过滤通风口，以及通过将轴管排放到大气中的单向压力释放阀形成的第二通风口。 通风系统限定了从车轮端腔通过第一优选过滤的通风口进入轴管的通气路径，然后通过将轴管连接到大气的第二止回阀。 多孔材料定位成覆盖车轮端腔处的通气通道，用于允许气体进入和离开排气通道，同时防止液体和其它污染物从中穿过。 多孔材料通过设置在排气塞构件内的卡环或其它合适的保持系统在通气孔上保持就位。 第二轴管通气口沿着轴管设置，以将管本身排放到具有压力释放的大气中

公开(公告)号：US20060290200A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11166388

申请日：2005-06-24

Applicant: Kent Davison ,  Gerard McCann

Inventor： Kent Davison ,  Gerard McCann

IPC: B60T8/32

CPC classification number: B60T17/221 ,  B60G17/0185 ,  B60G2400/10 ,  B60G2400/91 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60T8/171 ,  B60T8/885

Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, monitoring movement of one or more components of a vehicle wheel/tire assembly is disclosed. The desired monitoring functions are performed by one or more acceleration-sensing devices, preferably, by one or more accelerometers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监测车轮/轮胎组件的一个或多个部件的运动的方法和装置。 期望的监视功能由一个或多个加速度感测装置执行，优选地由一个或多个加速度计执行。

公开(公告)号：US20060230822A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11106332

申请日：2005-04-14

Applicant: James Beverly ,  Kent Davison ,  Gerard McCann ,  Thomas Simma

Inventor： James Beverly ,  Kent Davison ,  Gerard McCann ,  Thomas Simma

IPC: G01M17/02

CPC classification number: B60T8/171

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle wheel sensor apparatus and a method that determine if a vehicle wheel sensor is active or passive, while efficiently providing the necessary connectivity, power, and communication between the sensor and a controller, without requiring a change in controller hardware. For an active sensor, the apparatus provides power and receives speed signals, high frequency vibration or acceleration signals, or other analog signals. For a passive sensor, the apparatus receives speed signals.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及车轮传感器装置和确定车轮传感器是主动还是被动的方法，同时有效地提供传感器和控制器之间必要的连接性，功率和通信，而不需要改变控制器硬件 。 对于有源传感器，该装置提供电力并接收速度信号，高频振动或加速度信号或其它模拟信号。 对于无源传感器，设备接收速度信号。