Fifth wheel suspension
    1.
    发明授权
    Fifth wheel suspension 失效
    第五轮悬挂

    公开(公告)号:US06692013B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-17

    申请号:US10161399

    申请日:2002-06-03

    IPC分类号: B62D5308

    CPC分类号: B62D53/08

    摘要: A fifth wheel suspension assembly for damping movement between a towed vehicle and a towing vehicle is provided. The suspension assembly includes two rods on which a fifth wheel base is mounted. The fifth wheel base moves along the two rods in a direction of the longitudinal axis of the towing vehicle. The fifth wheel base defines two bores through which the rods extend. These bores also define fluid chambers disposed about the rods. Pistons are disposed about the rods within the fluid chambers and serve to dampen oscillatory movements of the towed vehicle relative to the towing vehicle. Springs disposed about the rods on either side of the base further dampen pitch motions imparted to the towing vehicle by the towed vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于阻止牵引车辆和牵引车辆之间运动的第五轮悬架组件。 悬挂组件包括两个杆,第五轮底座安装在该杆上。 第五轮底座沿着牵引车辆的纵向轴线的方向沿着两个杆移动。 第五轮底座限定了两个孔,棒延伸穿过该孔。 这些孔还限定围绕杆布置的流体室。 活塞围绕流体室内的杆设置,并用于抑制拖曳车辆相对于牵引车辆的振荡运动。 围绕基座两侧的杆布置的弹簧进一步抑制被牵引的车辆赋予牵引车辆的俯仰运动。

    Independently tunable variable bleed orifice
    2.
    发明授权
    Independently tunable variable bleed orifice 有权
    独立调节可变泄漏孔

    公开(公告)号:US06460664B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-08

    申请号:US09575900

    申请日:2000-05-22

    IPC分类号: F16F9348

    CPC分类号: F16F9/348

    摘要: A shock absorber includes a valve assembly with a low speed valving system and a high speed valving system. Both systems control fluid flow through the respective valve assembly for fluid flow in the same direction. The low speed valving system is independently tunable in order to provide low speed damping to improve both the vehicle control and handling. The independent tuning of the low speed valving system allows the optimization of the low speed valving system in relation to the high speed valving system as well as the independent tuning of the high speed valving system in relation to the low speed valving system. The independent tuning of the two systems allow the achievement of a smooth transition between the two systems. The dual valving systems can be incorporated into the piston for a compression stroke, be incorporated into the piston for an extension stroke, or two dual valving systems can be incorporated into the piston for compression and extension strokes.

    摘要翻译: 减震器包括具有低速阀系统和高速阀系统的阀组件。 两个系统控制通过相应阀组件的流体流动,以在相同方向上流体流动。 低速阀系统是可独立调节的,以提供低速阻尼,以改善车辆的控制和操纵。 低速阀门系统的独立调试允许低速阀门系统相对于高速阀门系统进行优化,以及高速阀门系统相对于低速阀门系统的独立调节。 这两个系统的独立调试可以实现两个系统之间的平滑过渡。 双阀系统可以结合到活塞中用于压缩冲程,并入活塞中以用于延伸冲程,或者两个双阀系统可以并入活塞中用于压缩和延伸冲程。

    Vehicle suspension with remote spring

    公开(公告)号:US06561325B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-13

    申请号:US09909073

    申请日:2001-07-19

    IPC分类号: F16F908

    摘要: A vehicle suspension is provided. The suspension includes a first assembly that is mounted between the vehicle axle and frame and provides controlling damping of movement of the unsprung mass of the vehicle. The suspension also includes a second assembly that is mounted to the vehicle frame and provides controlled damping of movement of a spring disposed against the vehicle frame. The first and second assemblies are in fluid communication. The suspension allows the spring to be mounted remotely from the vehicle axle and increases roll stiffness of the vehicle by allowing spring reaction points to be moved outboard of the vehicle frame rails.

    Front suspension
    4.
    发明授权
    Front suspension 失效
    前悬挂

    公开(公告)号:US07165777B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-23

    申请号:US11046312

    申请日:2005-01-28

    IPC分类号: B60G11/26

    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.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于将转向轴组件耦合到车架的悬架,其将一个或多个弹簧反作用点移动到外侧以增加侧倾刚度并且能够使用更轻的轴。 在本发明的一个实施例中,悬架包括联接到车辆框架的弹簧和具有联接到弹簧的第一端的减震器,以及耦合到转向轴组件的诸如主销的部件的第二端, 位于车架的纵向框架轨道的外侧。

    Front suspension
    5.
    发明授权
    Front suspension 失效
    前悬挂

    公开(公告)号:US06866277B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-15

    申请号:US10174928

    申请日:2002-06-20

    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.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于将转向轴组件耦合到车架的悬架,其将一个或多个弹簧反作用点移动到外侧以增加侧倾刚度并且能够使用更轻的轴。 在本发明的一个实施例中,悬架包括联接到车辆框架的弹簧和具有联接到弹簧的第一端的减震器,以及耦合到转向轴组件的诸如主销的部件的第二端, 位于车架的纵向框架轨道的外侧。

    SUSPENSION FOR A VEHICLE
    6.
    发明申请
    SUSPENSION FOR A VEHICLE 审中-公开
    悬挂车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20090121402A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-14

    申请号:US11937030

    申请日:2007-11-08

    IPC分类号: B60G13/10 F16F5/00

    摘要: A suspension for a vehicle having a lower bracket secured to an axle housing. An air bag spring is cantilevered from the lower bracket. A shock absorber and a lower control arm are connected to the lower bracket. An upper bracket is secured to the axle housing. The upper bracket has two upwardly extending arms. An anti-roll bar and an upper control arm are pivotally connected to the upper bracket between said upwardly extending arms.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于车辆的悬架,其具有固定到轴壳体的下支架。 气囊弹簧从下支架悬臂。 减震器和下控制臂连接到下支架。 上支架固定在轴壳体上。 上支架有两个向上延伸的臂。 防倾杆和上控制臂在所述向上延伸的臂之间枢转地连接到上支架。

    Modular cast independent front suspension subframe
    7.
    发明授权
    Modular cast independent front suspension subframe 失效
    模块化独立前悬架子框架

    公开(公告)号:US07380831B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-03

    申请号:US11049176

    申请日:2005-02-02

    IPC分类号: B62D21/11

    摘要: A suspension and steering subassembly for a heavy truck is provided including a subframe. The subframe includes first and second side members extending substantially in the direction of vehicle travel and first and second cross members extending substantially perpendicular to the direction of vehicle travel. The first and second cross members are integral with the first and second side members such that the subframe is a unitary member. The first and second side members and the first and second cross members are further configured to receive first and second lower suspension control arms, first and second upper suspension control arms, and a portion of the steering linkage for the vehicle. The subframe may further be configured to receive a steering gear and one or more strut rods to provide fore/aft support to the subframe.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于重型卡车的悬挂和转向子组件,其包括子框架。 该子框架包括基本上沿车辆行进方向延伸的第一和第二侧部件以及基本上垂直于车辆行进方向延伸的第一和第二横向部件。 第一和第二横向构件与第一和第二侧面构件成一体,使得该子框架是整体构件。 第一和第二侧构件以及第一和第二横向构件进一步构造成容纳第一和第二下悬架控制臂,第一和第二上悬架控制臂以及用于车辆的转向连杆的一部分。 子框架还可以被配置为接收舵机和一个或多个支杆,以向子架提供前/后支撑。

    Rotary cam alignment system
    8.
    发明授权
    Rotary cam alignment system 失效
    旋转凸轮对准系统

    公开(公告)号:US07296809B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-20

    申请号:US11059053

    申请日:2005-02-16

    IPC分类号: B60G7/02

    摘要: A system used for alignment of a vehicle suspension and axle includes a pear-shaped cam that is rotatable relative to one of two spaced plates of a hanger bracket. An aperture and nose in the cam plate is aligned with an elongated opening in the bracket plate. The cam further includes a pin that is configured for insertion and movement within an arcuate aperture in the bracket plate. A fastener extends through the aperture and the nose of the cam, through the elongated openings in the bracket plates, and through the suspension control arm. Rotation of the cam causes a corresponding movement of the pin along the arcuate-shaped aperture of the bracket and of the fastener along the elongated openings of the bracket.

    摘要翻译: 用于车辆悬架和轴的对准的系统包括可相对于衣架支架的两个隔开的板之一旋转的梨形凸轮。 凸轮板中的孔和鼻与支架板中的细长开口对准。 凸轮还包括销,该销被构造成用于在支架板中的弓形孔内插入和移动。 紧固件穿过孔和凸轮的鼻部,穿过支架板中的细长开口,并穿过悬架控制臂。 凸轮的旋转引起销沿着支架的弧形孔和紧固件沿支架的细长开口的相应运动。

    Solenoid actuated continuously variable shock absorber
    9.
    发明授权
    Solenoid actuated continuously variable shock absorber 失效
    电磁致动连续可变减震器

    公开(公告)号:US06793048B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-21

    申请号:US09624120

    申请日:2000-07-24

    IPC分类号: F16F946

    CPC分类号: F16F9/06 F16F9/464 F16F9/465

    摘要: A shock absorber includes a pressure tube with a piston slidably disposed therein. A separate valve includes a fluid circuit for fluid low in rebound and a fluid circuit for fluid flow in compression. Each fluid circuit includes a variable orifice which allows selection between a firm rebound with a soft compression, a soft rebound with a soft compression, and a soft rebound with a firm compression. Each variable orifice is in communication with a blowoff valve in such a manner that they provide a variable blowoff feature to the blowoff valves.

    摘要翻译: 减震器包括具有可滑动地设置在其中的活塞的压力管。 单独的阀包括用于低回弹的流体的流体回路和用于流体在压缩中流动的流体回路。 每个流体回路包括可变孔口,其允许选择具有软压缩的坚固回弹,具有软压缩的软回弹以及具有坚固压缩的软反弹。 每个可变孔口与排气阀连通,使得它们向吹出阀提供可变的吹气特征。

    Vehicle subframe mounting
    10.
    发明授权
    Vehicle subframe mounting 失效
    车辆子载架

    公开(公告)号:US06733021B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-11

    申请号:US10014281

    申请日:2001-10-26

    IPC分类号: B62D2111

    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。