公开(公告)号：US5549320A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-27

申请号：US427791

申请日：1995-04-26

Applicant: Svein Ellingsen

Inventor： Svein Ellingsen

IPC: B60G7/00 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G11/64 ,  B60G21/055 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/27

CPC classification number: B60G5/04 ,  B60G11/64 ,  B60G21/0551 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/315 ,  B60G2202/135 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2206/12

Abstract: A suspension assembly comprising a combination torque rod and sway bar is shown and described. In a preferred embodiment, the assembly comprises two arms that are pivotally coupled at a first end to a first and second end of a crossmember, the second ends of the arms being coupled to a vehicle axle. By providing a suspension assembly in this manner, the arms function as torque rods to absorb the longitudinal stresses generated by the acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle. The arms also work in combination with the crossmember to function as a sway bar, the pivotal coupling between the arms and crossmember allowing the assembly to transfer vertical forces from one side to the other, while still allowing the axle to cross-articulate. In this manner, the number of components, weight, and cost of manufacture is minimized, traction is improved, and component fatigue and failure is minimized.

Abstract translation: 示出并描述了包括组合扭矩杆和摇摆杆的悬架组件。 在优选实施例中，组件包括两个臂，其在第一端枢转地联接到横梁的第一和第二端，臂的第二端联接到车轴。 通过以这种方式提供悬架组件，臂用作扭矩杆，以吸收由车辆的加速和减速产生的纵向应力。 臂还与横梁组合起作用，作为摇摆杆，臂和横梁之间的枢转联接允许组件将垂直力从一侧传递到另一侧，同时仍允许轴交叉铰接。 以这种方式，组件的数量，重量和制造成本最小化，牵引力提高，并且部件疲劳和故障最小化。

公开(公告)号：US5524921A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-11

申请号：US429069

申请日：1995-04-26

Applicant: Svein Ellingsen

Inventor： Svein Ellingsen

IPC: B60G9/02 ,  B60G11/26

CPC classification number: B60G9/025 ,  B60G11/26 ,  B60G2204/416

Abstract: A V-bar suspension linkage is shown and described. In a preferred embodiment, two arms are mounted between the axle and the vehicle frame rails, the arms extending outwardly at an angle to each other to form a "V" shaped linkage, having its vertex at the axle. The first end of each arm is coupled to the axle via a vertically oriented bushing pin that is secured to an axle bracket which in turn is mounted on the axle. By vertically mounting the bushing pins, the ends of the arms may be closer together, thereby increasing the angle between the arms and reducing the stresses in the arms and bushings. The distal end of each arm is coupled to a frame rail via a vertically oriented bushing pin that is secured in place by anchor lugs that are provided on upper and lower gussets that form part of the vehicle frame assembly. The pitch and lateral placement of the axle is easily adjusted at the axle via use of spacers between the axle bracket and bushing pins.

Abstract translation: 示出并描述了V型杆悬挂联动装置。 在优选实施例中，两个臂安装在车轴和车架轨道之间，臂彼此成角度地向外延伸以形成在其轴上具有顶点的“V”形连杆机构。 每个臂的第一端通过垂直定向的衬套销耦合到轴上，该衬套销被固定到轴托架上，轴托架又安装在轴上。 通过垂直安装衬套销，臂的端部可以更靠近在一起，从而增加臂之间的角度并减小臂和套管中的应力。 每个臂的远端经由垂直定向的衬套销连接到框架轨道，该衬套销通过设置在构成车辆框架组件的一部分的上部和下部角板上的锚定凸耳固定就位。 通过使用轴支架和衬套销之间的间隔件，轴的俯仰和横向位置可以轻松地在轴上调整。

公开(公告)号：US4941671A

公开(公告)日：1990-07-17

申请号：US331459

申请日：1989-03-31

Applicant: Svein Ellingsen

Inventor： Svein Ellingsen

IPC: B62D7/14 ,  B62D61/10

CPC classification number: B62D7/144 ,  B62D61/10

Abstract: A vehicle having four-wheel steering is disclosed. The rotation of the steering wheel is transferred through a steering gear to a double pitman arm. A drag link is coupled to one end of the double pitman arm and to the front-wheel steering control arm. A second drag link is pivotally coupled to the other end of the double pitman arm and to a sliding link. The sliding link extends from a position adjacent the steering gear to a position adjacent the rear axle. A drag link is pivotally coupled from the other end of the sliding link to an idler arm. The idler arm is pivotally coupled to the frame of the vehicle. Another drag link is pivotally coupled to the idler arm and also to the rear-wheel steering control arm. Rotation of the steering gear causes the double pitman arm to pivot about a central pivot point. As the double pitman arm pivots, the sliding rod moves axially fore or aft, causing the idler arm adjacent the rear axle to pivot. As the idler arm pivots, the steering control arm for the rear wheels moves, causing the wheels to turn an amount proportional to the motion of the idler arm. The support clamp for the sliding link permits fore/aft axial motion of the sliding link but prohibits radial motion of the sliding link. The length of the dray links is variable to permit precise alignment of the wheels of the front axles with the wheels of the rear axle.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有四轮转向的车辆。 方向盘的旋转通过舵机传递到双坑手臂。 牵引连杆耦合到双重姿势臂的一端和前轮转向控制臂。 第二牵引连杆可枢转地联接到双重姿势臂的另一端和滑动连杆。 滑动连杆从邻近舵机的位置延伸到与后轴相邻的位置。 牵引连杆从滑动连杆的另一端枢转地连接到惰轮。 惰轮臂枢转地联接到车辆的框架。 另一个牵引连杆可枢转地连接到惰轮并且还连接到后轮转向控制臂。 舵机的旋转导致双重俯卧撑臂绕中心枢轴点枢转。 当双人手臂枢转时，滑动杆向前或向后轴向移动，使靠近后桥的惰轮枢转。 当惰轮枢转时，用于后轮的转向控制臂移动，导致车轮转动与惰轮的运动成比例的量。 用于滑动连杆的支撑夹允许滑动连杆的前/后轴向运动，但是禁止滑动连杆的径向运动。 拖车连杆的长度是可变的，以允许前轴的车轮与后轴的轮的精确对准。

公开(公告)号：US4915567A

公开(公告)日：1990-04-10

申请号：US275700

申请日：1988-11-23

Applicant: Svein Ellingsen

Inventor： Svein Ellingsen

IPC: B60P1/64

CPC classification number: B60P1/6463

Abstract: An improved flatrack loading system and method for a palletized loading system for loading flatracks with palletized cargo and containers onto a cargo trailer, which allow quick, efficient, and accurate loading even on rough terrain. Skid plates on the rear end of the flatrack slide along smooth slide tracks on the trailer and are automatically affixed to the rear of the trailer on contact. The front end of the flatrack is automatically aligned along the skid tracks with the front of the trailer for easy manual affixation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于托盘装载系统的改进的平缝装载系统和方法，用于将装载货物和集装箱的货物装载到货物拖车上，即使在崎岖的地形上也能快速，有效和准确地装载货物。 平缝的后端的滑板沿拖车上的平滑滑轨滑动，并在接触时自动固定在拖车的后部。 平缝的前端自动与拖车前部的滑轨对齐，便于手动固定。