公开(公告)号：US09481416B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14616055

申请日：2015-02-06

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Conaway ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Marc Johnson ,  Doug Thole ,  Boyd Freeman

IPC: B62D7/18 ,  B62D61/12 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B62D7/14 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B62D9/00

CPC classification number: B62D65/12 ,  B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/008 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D61/125 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes providing an axle assembly having a first end including a first mounting structure and a second end, providing a first bearing block and a second bearing block, forming a first aperture in the first bearing block and a second aperture in the second bearing block, attaching the first and second bearing blocks to the first mounting structure subsequent to forming the first and second apertures; and providing a first spindle assembly coupled to the first mounting structure by a first spherical bearing located within the first aperture and a second spherical bearing located within the second aperture, wherein a first kingpin assembly extends through the first and second spherical bearings, thereby coupling the first spindle with the first mounting structure.

Abstract translation: 车辆悬架组件包括提供具有第一端的轴组件，该第一端包括第一安装结构和第二端，提供第一轴承座和第二轴承座，在第一轴承座中形成第一孔，在第二孔中形成第二孔 承载块，在形成第一和第二孔之后，将第一和第二轴承块连接到第一安装结构; 以及提供第一主轴组件，其通过位于所述第一孔内的第一球面轴承和位于所述第二孔内的第二球面轴承联接到所述第一安装结构，其中第一主销组件延伸穿过所述第一和第二球面轴承， 第一主轴具有第一安装结构。

公开(公告)号：US09290221B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14132752

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Conaway ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Marc Johnson ,  Doug Thole ,  Boyd Freeman

IPC: B62D61/12 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B62D7/14 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B62D9/00

CPC classification number: B62D65/12 ,  B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/008 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D61/125 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes an axle member movable between a first position and a second position, mounting brackets adapted to couple to a vehicle frame assembly, trailing arms pivotably coupled to mounting brackets and pivotably coupled to the axle member, a lift arrangement including a pair of diaphragm chambers each having a push plate and a flexible bladder, the push plate of the diaphragm chamber dividing the associated diaphragm chamber into a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment of each diaphragm chamber being adjustably pressurized to move the push plate of the associated diaphragm chamber, and at least one push rod defining a single longitudinal axis and connected to each push plate such that pressurization of the diaphragm chambers cause a translational movement of the at least one push rod, thereby causing the axle member to move between the first and second positions.

Abstract translation: 车辆悬架组件包括可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的车轴构件，适于联接到车辆框架组件的安装支架，可枢转地联接到安装支架并可枢转地联接到车轴构件的拖臂，包括一对的升降装置 每个膜片室具有推板和柔性囊，隔膜室的推板将相关联的隔膜室分成第一隔室和第二隔室，每个隔膜室的第一隔室可调节地加压以将推板 相关联的隔膜室和至少一个限定单个纵向轴线并连接到每个推板的推杆，使得隔膜室的加压导致至少一个推杆的平移运动，从而使轴构件在 第一和第二职位。

公开(公告)号：US11117433B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16272530

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Marc Johnson ,  Jeffrey Galla ,  Richard Conaway

IPC: B60G7/02 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G3/18

Abstract: A vehicle suspension arrangement includes a mounting bracket, a trailing arm, an air spring assembly configured to bias a second end of the trailing arm from a vehicle frame member, an axle assembly couple to the trailing arm, and a trailing arm connection assembly that includes a connector having a first portion received within an aperture of the mounting bracket, and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion and including an aperture, a bushing member received within a first end of the trailing arm, a pin member received within the bushing member and including a first aperture, and a first mechanical fastener received within the first aperture of the pin member and within the aperture of the second portion of the first connector, thereby pivotably securing the trailing arm to the mounting bracket.

公开(公告)号：US09688327B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US15205711

申请日：2016-07-08

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Conaway ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Marc Johnson ,  Doug Thole ,  Boyd Freeman

IPC: B62D65/12 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B62D7/14 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D61/12 ,  B60B35/00 ,  B60B35/08

CPC classification number: B62D65/12 ,  B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/008 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D61/125 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes providing an axle assembly having a first end including a first mounting structure and a second end, providing a first bearing block and a second bearing block, forming a first aperture in the first bearing block and a second aperture in the second bearing block, attaching the first and second bearing blocks to the first mounting structure subsequent to forming the first and second apertures; and providing a first spindle assembly coupled to the first mounting structure by a first spherical bearing located within the first aperture and a second spherical bearing located within the second aperture, wherein a first kingpin assembly extends through the first and second spherical bearings, thereby coupling the first spindle with the first mounting structure.

公开(公告)号：US20140210174A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14132758

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Conaway ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Marc Johnson ,  Doug Thole ,  Boyd Freeman

IPC: B60G5/04

CPC classification number: B62D65/12 ,  B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/008 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D61/125 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes first and second mounting brackets each adapted to couple to a vehicle frame assembly, first and second trailing arms each having a first end pivotably coupled to the mounting brackets, and a second end located outboard of the first end of the associated trailing arm; an axle member having a first end and a second end; an integrated first mounting arrangement and an integrated second mounting arrangement coupled to the associated ends of the axle member, wherein the mounting arrangements pivotably couple the second end of the associated trailing arm to one of the ends of the axle member, and wherein the mounting arrangements couple one of the ends of the axle member to the spindle assembly.

Abstract translation: 车辆悬架组件包括第一和第二安装支架，每个第一和第二安装支架适于联接到车辆框架组件，第一和第二拖臂各自具有可枢转地联接到安装支架的第一端和位于相关联的第一端的第二端的第二端 拖臂 轴构件，具有第一端和第二端; 集成的第一安装布置和联接到所述轴构件的相关联的端部的集成的第二安装布置，其中所述安装装置可枢转地将所述相关的后臂的第二端联接到所述轴构件的所述端部之一，并且其中所述安装布置 将轴构件的一端连接到主轴组件。

公开(公告)号：US20150151801A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14616055

申请日：2015-02-06

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Conaway ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Marc Johnson ,  Doug Thole ,  Boyd Freeman

IPC: B62D61/12 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B60G11/27

CPC classification number: B62D65/12 ,  B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/008 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D61/125 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes providing an axle assembly having a first end including a first mounting structure and a second end, providing a first bearing block and a second bearing block, forming a first aperture in the first bearing block and a second aperture in the second bearing block, attaching the first and second bearing blocks to the first mounting structure subsequent to forming the first and second apertures; and providing a first spindle assembly coupled to the first mounting structure by a first spherical bearing located within the first aperture and a second spherical bearing located within the second aperture, wherein a first kingpin assembly extends through the first and second spherical bearings, thereby coupling the first spindle with the first mounting structure.

Abstract translation: 车辆悬架组件包括提供具有第一端的轴组件，该第一端包括第一安装结构和第二端，提供第一轴承座和第二轴承座，在第一轴承座中形成第一孔，在第二孔中形成第二孔 承载块，在形成第一和第二孔之后，将第一和第二轴承块连接到第一安装结构; 以及提供第一主轴组件，其通过位于所述第一孔内的第一球面轴承和位于所述第二孔内的第二球面轴承联接到所述第一安装结构，其中第一主销组件延伸穿过所述第一和第二球面轴承， 第一主轴具有第一安装结构。

公开(公告)号：US20190248201A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：US16272530

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Marc Johnson ,  Jeffrey Galla ,  Richard Conaway

IPC: B60G7/02 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G5/04

CPC classification number: B60G7/02 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/41 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/042

Abstract: A vehicle suspension arrangement includes a mounting bracket, a trailing arm, an air spring assembly configured to bias a second end of the trailing arm from a vehicle frame member, an axle assembly couple to the trailing arm, and a trailing arm connection assembly that includes a connector having a first portion received within an aperture of the mounting bracket, and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion and including an aperture, a bushing member received within a first end of the trailing arm, a pin member received within the bushing member and including a first aperture, and a first mechanical fastener received within the first aperture of the pin member and within the aperture of the second portion of the first connector, thereby pivotably securing the trailing arm to the mounting bracket.

公开(公告)号：US20160318567A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15205711

申请日：2016-07-08

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Conaway ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Marc Johnson ,  Doug Thole ,  Boyd Freeman

IPC: B62D65/12 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B62D61/12

CPC classification number: B62D65/12 ,  B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/008 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D61/125 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes providing an axle assembly having a first end including a first mounting structure and a second end, providing a first bearing block and a second bearing block, forming a first aperture in the first bearing block and a second aperture in the second bearing block, attaching the first and second bearing blocks to the first mounting structure subsequent to forming the first and second apertures; and providing a first spindle assembly coupled to the first mounting structure by a first spherical bearing located within the first aperture and a second spherical bearing located within the second aperture, wherein a first kingpin assembly extends through the first and second spherical bearings, thereby coupling the first spindle with the first mounting structure.

公开(公告)号：US08967639B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US14132758

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Conaway ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Marc Johnson ,  Doug Thole ,  Boyd Freeman

IPC: B60G3/12 ,  B62D61/12 ,  B60G5/04

CPC classification number: B62D65/12 ,  B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/008 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D61/125 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes first and second mounting brackets each adapted to couple to a vehicle frame assembly, first and second trailing arms each having a first end pivotably coupled to the mounting brackets, and a second end located outboard of the first end of the associated trailing arm; an axle member having a first end and a second end; an integrated first mounting arrangement and an integrated second mounting arrangement coupled to the associated ends of the axle member, wherein the mounting arrangements pivotably couple the second end of the associated trailing arm to one of the ends of the axle member, and wherein the mounting arrangements couple one of the ends of the axle member to the spindle assembly.

Abstract translation: 车辆悬架组件包括第一和第二安装支架，每个第一和第二安装支架适于联接到车辆框架组件，第一和第二拖臂各自具有可枢转地联接到安装支架的第一端和位于相关联的第一端的第二端的第二端 拖臂 轴构件，具有第一端和第二端; 集成的第一安装布置和联接到所述轴构件的相关联的端部的集成的第二安装布置，其中所述安装装置可枢转地将所述相关的后臂的第二端联接到所述轴构件的所述端部之一，并且其中所述安装布置 将轴构件的一端连接到主轴组件。

公开(公告)号：US20140210173A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14132752

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Conaway ,  Daniel R. Dykstra ,  Marc Johnson ,  Doug Thole ,  Boyd Freeman

IPC: B60G5/04

CPC classification number: B62D65/12 ,  B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/007 ,  B60B35/008 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60G5/04 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/445 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2206/32 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/8201 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B62D7/144 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D61/125 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes an axle member movable between a first position and a second position, mounting brackets adapted to couple to a vehicle frame assembly, trailing arms pivotably coupled to mounting brackets and pivotably coupled to the axle member, a lift arrangement including a pair of diaphragm chambers each having a push plate and a flexible bladder, the push plate of the diaphragm chamber dividing the associated diaphragm chamber into a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment of each diaphragm chamber being adjustably pressurized to move the push plate of the associated diaphragm chamber, and at least one push rod defining a single longitudinal axis and connected to each push plate such that pressurization of the diaphragm chambers cause a translational movement of the at least one push rod, thereby causing the axle member to move between the first and second positions.

Abstract translation: 车辆悬架组件包括可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的车轴构件，适于联接到车辆框架组件的安装支架，可枢转地联接到安装支架并可枢转地联接到车轴构件的拖臂，包括一对的升降装置 每个膜片室具有推板和柔性囊，隔膜室的推板将相关联的隔膜室分成第一隔室和第二隔室，每个隔膜室的第一隔室可调节地加压以将推板 相关联的隔膜室和至少一个限定单个纵向轴线并连接到每个推板的推杆，使得隔膜室的加压导致至少一个推杆的平移运动，从而使轴构件在 第一和第二职位。