公开(公告)号：WO02068227A8

公开(公告)日：2004-05-21

申请号：PCT/US0205351

申请日：2002-02-21

Applicant: BOLER CO

Inventor： DUDDING ASHLEY THOMAS ,  FORREST CHRISTOPHER WAYNE ,  STUART JOHN WAYNE ,  THOMAS JASON STEBY ,  MARQUEZ PEDRO RAMSES BANDA ,  DANKOW MARK WILLIAM

IPC: B60G7/04 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G3/00 ,  B60G3/12

CPC classification number: B60G9/00 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/315 ,  B60G2200/341 ,  B60G2202/136 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/128 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/1482 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/4502 ,  B60G2206/124 ,  B60G2206/60 ,  B60G2206/601

Abstract: A non-torque reactive air suspension exhibiting excellent roll stability characteristics is shown to include frame hangers (26) mounted to frame rails (20) extending longitudinally on opposite sides of a vehicle; wherein, the suspension includes longitudinally extending beams (28) are connected to the frame hangers (26) at one end and extend parallel to the frame rails (20), other ends of the beams (28) are joined by a crossbrace (32) extending laterally across the vehicle centerline; wherein each of the beams (28) having an axle pivot bore (36) to which an axle clamp assembly (38) is connected, the axle clamp assembly (38) clamping a drive axle housing (22) for the vehicle; wherein the axle pivot bore (36) is generally aligned with the drive axle (22); a control rod assembly (40) is connected to suspension; the control rod assembly (40) and the beams (28) formed a parallelogram configuration.

Abstract translation: 显示出优异的辊稳定性特征的非扭矩反作用空气悬架被示为包括安装在纵向延伸在车辆的相对侧上的框架轨道（20）上的框架（26） 其中，所述悬架包括纵向延伸的梁（28）在一端处连接到所述框架悬挂件（26）并且平行于所述框架轨道（20）延伸，所述梁（28）的另一端通过横梁（32）连接， 横向延伸穿过车辆中心线; 其中每个所述梁（28）具有轴枢轴孔（36），轴夹组件（38）连接到所述轴枢轴孔，所述轴夹组件（38）夹持用于所述车辆的驱动桥壳体（22） 其中所述轴枢轴孔（36）大致与所述驱动轴（22）对准; 控制杆组件（40）连接到悬架上; 控制杆组件（40）和梁（28）形成平行四边形构型。

公开(公告)号：WO2004023065A3

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：PCT/US0327882

申请日：2003-09-05

Applicant: BOLER CO

Inventor： KIDD RUSSELL ,  WHITE JAY ,  KENNEY ROBERT ,  SAVOY PETER ,  WITTLINGER JEFFREY ,  RUTLEDGE BERT

IPC: G01B3/10 ,  G01B5/255

CPC classification number: G01B5/255 ,  G01B3/1084 ,  G01B2210/24

Abstract: A vehicle alignment measurement apparatus includes a first reference member removably mountable on a kingpin of a trailer and a second reference member removably mountable on selected ones of the trailer frame rails typically used to lock a movable slider having front and rear axles in place beneath the trailer. A third reference member is removably mountable on selected ones of wheels mounted on the axles. A distance between the first reference member and the second reference member, which is perpendicular to the rail, is measured to determine the alignment of the frame rails relative to the kingpin. A distance between the first reference member and the third reference member, which is aligned with the axle centerline, is measured to determine the alignment of the front axle relative to the kingpin. A pair of the third reference members can be used to align the rear axle to the front axle.

Abstract translation: 车辆对准测量装置包括可移除地安装在拖车的主销上的第一参考构件和可移除地安装在所选拖车架轨道中的选定的拖车架轨道上的第二参考构件，通常用于将具有前轴和后轴的可移动滑块锁定在拖车下方 。 第三参考构件可拆卸地安装在安装在轴上的选定轮上。 测量第一参考构件和垂直于导轨的第二参考构件之间的距离，以确定框架导轨相对于主销的对准。 测量与轴中心线对准的第一参考构件和第三参考构件之间的距离，以确定前桥相对于主销的对准。 可以使用一对第三参考构件将后轴对准前桥。

公开(公告)号：WO2004089660A3

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2004010431

申请日：2004-04-05

Applicant: BOLER CO

Inventor： DUDDING ASHLEY THOMAS ,  STUART JOHN WAYNE ,  THOMAS JASON STEBY

IPC: B60G20060101 ,  B60G3/12 ,  B60G7/04 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G11/12 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B62D61/12

CPC classification number: B60G9/00 ,  B60G7/04 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G11/64 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/315 ,  B60G2200/341 ,  B60G2202/135 ,  B60G2202/136 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/128 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/1482 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/44 ,  B60G2204/45 ,  B60G2204/4502 ,  B60G2206/10 ,  B60G2206/124 ,  B60G2206/30 ,  B60G2206/424 ,  B60G2206/60 ,  B60G2206/601

Abstract: A non-torque reactive air suspension exhibiting excellent roll stability characteristics is shown to include frame hangers mounted to frame rails extending longitudinally on opposite sides of a vehicle. Longitudinally extending beams are connected to the frame hangers at one end and extend parallel to the frame rails. At their other ends, the beams are joined by a crossbrace extending laterally across the vehicle centerline. In a central portion thereof, the beams have an axle pivot bore to which an axle clamp assembly is connected, the axle clamp assembly clamping a drive axle housing for the vehicle. The axle pivot bore is generally aligned with the drive axle. A control rod assembly is connected to suspension or frame components. Together with the beams, the control rod assembly forms a parallelogram configuration wherein the beams form the lower linkages of that configuration and the control rods included within the control rod assembly form the upper linkages of that configuration.

Abstract translation: 显示出优异的辊稳定性特征的非扭矩反作用空气悬架被示出为包括安装到纵向延伸在车辆的相对侧上的框架轨道的框架悬架。 纵向延伸的梁在一端连接到框架吊架并且平行于框架轨道延伸。 在其另一端，梁通过横向延伸穿过车辆中心线的横梁连接。 在其中心部分中，梁具有轴枢轴孔，轴夹组件连接到该轴枢轴孔，该轴夹组件夹紧用于车辆的驱动桥壳体。 轴枢轴孔大致与驱动轴对齐。 控制杆组件连接到悬架或框架部件。 与梁一起，控制杆组件形成平行四边形构造，其中梁形成该构型的下连杆，并且包括在控制杆组件内的控制杆形成该构型的上连杆。

公开(公告)号：WO2005037579A3

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：PCT/US2004034045

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: BOLER CO ,  RAMSEY JOHN ,  WITTLINGER JEFFREY

Inventor： RAMSEY JOHN ,  WITTLINGER JEFFREY

IPC: B60G3/12 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G21/05

CPC classification number: B60G21/051 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2202/116 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/1432 ,  B60G2204/44 ,  B60G2206/014 ,  B60G2206/10 ,  B60G2206/15 ,  B60G2206/605 ,  B60G2206/71

Abstract: An axle/suspension system (40) for a wheeled vehicle, in which the vehicle has a frame (12), includes an integral arm structure (42) that includes an attachment member (50) for connecting the integral arm structure (42) to the vehicle frame (12). A flexible transition member (54) is connected to and extends from the attachment member (50) and a truss structure (56) is connected to and extends from the transition member (54). The flexible transition member (54) may be generally curved or angular and enables pivotal movement of the integral arm structure (42) and cooperates with the truss structure (56) to distribute forces encountered by the axle/suspension system (40). The truss structure (56) may include a truss member (72) that replaces a conventional axle tube. Optionally, two axle/suspension integral arm structures (92) may be used to capture a conventional axle tube.

Abstract translation: 一种用于轮式车辆的车轴/悬挂系统（40），其中所述车辆具有框架（12），所述车轮/悬挂系统（40）包括整体臂结构（42），所述臂/结构包括用于将所述整体臂结构（42）连接到 车架（12）。 柔性过渡构件（54）连接到附接构件（50）并且从附接构件（50）延伸，并且桁架结构（56）连接到过渡构件（54）并且从过渡构件（54）延伸。 柔性过渡构件（54）可以是大体上弯曲的或有角度的，并且能够使一体式臂结构（42）枢转运动，并与桁架结构（56）配合以分配由轴/悬挂系统（40）遇到的力。 桁架结构（56）可以包括替代常规轴管的桁架构件（72）。 可选地，两个轴/悬架整体臂结构（92）可用于捕获传统的轴管。

公开(公告)号：WO2005037602A3

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：PCT/US2004033738

申请日：2004-10-12

Applicant: BOLER CO ,  RAMSEY JOHN

Inventor： RAMSEY JOHN

IPC: B60P20060101 ,  B62D21/06 ,  B62D53/06

CPC classification number: B62D53/068

Abstract: A movable subframe or slider for semi-trailers includes a pair of spaced-apart, parallel and longitudinally extending main members. The main members are interconnected by a pair of longitudinally spaced, parallel and transversely extending horizontal cross members, a horizontally-disposed cross-brace structure, and a pair of longitudinally-spaced, parallel and vertically-disposed cross-brace structures. One or more axle/suspension systems are suspended from hangers which are mounted on and depend from the slider structure, and a retractable pin mechanism enables selective positioning of the slider relative to the trailer body for optimum load distribution and trailer versatility during vehicle operation. The integral slider structure supports the one or more axle/suspension systems, so that concentrated loads imposed on the slider via the axle/suspension systems during operation of the vehicle generally are dissipated throughout the entire slider structure.

Abstract translation: 用于半拖车的可移动副车架或滑块包括一对间隔开的平行和纵向延伸的主构件。 主要构件通过一对纵向间隔开的平行和横向延伸的横向构件，水平设置的横支撑结构和一对纵向间隔开的平行和垂直设置的横支撑结构互连。 一个或多个轴/悬挂系统悬挂在安装在滑块结构上并且取决于滑块结构的悬挂架上，并且可伸缩销机构使得滑块相对于拖车主体能够选择性地定位，以在车辆操作期间实现最佳的负载分配和拖车多功能性。 整体滑块结构支撑一个或多个轴/悬挂系统，使得在车辆操作期间通过轴/悬挂系统施加在滑块上的集中载荷通常在整个滑块结构中消散。

公开(公告)号：WO2005100136A2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：PCT/US2005009191

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: BOLER CO ,  RAMSEY JOHN

Inventor： RAMSEY JOHN

IPC: B62D21/02 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D21/14 ,  B62D53/06

CPC classification number: B62D21/02 ,  B62D21/14 ,  B62D53/068

Abstract: A movable subframe or slider box for tractor-trailers includes a pair of elongated, longitudinally-extending, spaced-apart, parallel main members, and a plurality of cross members which extend between and are attached to the main members to form a rigid slider box structure. The slider box includes a retractable pin mechanism for selectively positioning the slider box beneath the trailer. The slider box supports one or more axle/suspension systems which in turn support the vehicle wheels and tires. The slider box is free of hangers for pivotally mounting beams of the axle/suspension systems on the slider box. The beams instead are pivotally mounted directly on the main members. Each main member has an inverted generally U-shaped configuration which forms a channel, so that a bushing assembly end of each beam nests within the channel of its respective main member and is pivotally attached thereto.

Abstract translation: 用于拖拉机 - 拖车的可移动子框架或滑块包括一对细长的，纵向延伸的间隔开的平行主构件，以及多个横向构件，其在主构件之间延伸并附接到主构件以形成刚性滑块 结构体。 滑动盒包括可伸缩销机构，用于将滑块选择性地定位在拖车下方。 滑动盒支撑一个或多个轴/悬挂系统，其又支撑车轮和轮胎。 滑块盒没有悬挂架，用于将滑轮盒上的轴/悬挂系统的梁枢转安装。 而是将梁直接枢转地​​安装在主构件上。 每个主构件具有形成通道的倒置的大致U形构造，使得每个梁的衬套组件端嵌套在其相应主构件的通道内并枢转地附接到其上。

公开(公告)号：WO02098684A3

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：PCT/US0217072

申请日：2002-05-31

Applicant: BOLER CO

Inventor： GOTTSCHALK MICHAEL J ,  ROSS JOSEPH M ,  CERVANTEZ JESSE W ,  STEINER RICHARD R

IPC: B60P1/28 ,  B60G9/00

CPC classification number: B60P1/28

Abstract: A control system 30 for a heavy-duty vehicle such as a dump-type straight truck 10 includes a portable radio frequency transmitter 34 and a radio frequency receiver 33. The radio frequency receiver 33 is operatively connected to a vehicle device or assembly which performs a function such as operation of the vehicle dump bed or raising and lowering of the vehicle axle/suspension system 20,21, so that the function can be controlled from the cab of the vehicle 11 by the radio frequency transmitter 34, and whereby the function occurs substantially instantaneously due to the use of radio frequency and eliminates the need for a custom hard-wired control system.

Abstract translation: 用于诸如倾倒式直线货车10的重型车辆的控制系统30包括便携式射频发射器34和射频接收器33.射频接收器33可操作地连接到车辆装置或组件，其执行 诸如车辆倾倒床的操作或车辆/悬挂系统20,21的升降的功能，使得能够通过射频发射器34从车辆11的驾驶室控制该功能，从而发挥功能 由于使用无线电频率而基本上瞬时地消除了对定制硬接线控制系统的需要。

公开(公告)号：WO2004080732A3

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：PCT/US2004006605

申请日：2004-03-05

Applicant: BOLER CO ,  WHITE JAY ,  STEINER RICHARD ,  CERVANTEZ JESSE

Inventor： WHITE JAY ,  STEINER RICHARD ,  CERVANTEZ JESSE

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/003

Abstract: A tire inflation system includes an air supply source in selective fluid communication with a tire via a pneumatic conduit. A first valve is in fluid communication with the pneumatic conduit in between a first portion and a second portion of the conduit. A second valve that includes a vent channel is in fluid communication with the pneumatic conduit between the second portion and a third portion of the conduit. A rotary union is in fluid communication with the third portion of the conduit adjacent the tire. A first pressure indicator is in fluid communication with the first portion of the pneumatic conduit and a second pressure indicator is in fluid communication with the third portion of the pneumatic conduit. An inflation pressure of the tire is measured with a step-up procedure and the tire is inflated with an extended-pulse procedure.

Abstract translation: 轮胎充气系统包括通过气动导管与轮胎选择性流体连通的空气供应源。 第一阀在导管的第一部分和第二部分之间与气动导管流体连通。 包括通气通道的第二阀与气体导管在导管的第二部分和第三部分之间流体连通。 旋转接头与邻近轮胎的导管的第三部分流体连通。 第一压力指示器与气动导管的第一部分流体连通，第二压力指示器与气动导管的第三部分流体连通。 用升压程序测量轮胎的充气压力，并用延伸脉冲程序对轮胎进行充气。

公开(公告)号：WO0170524A3

公开(公告)日：2002-03-21

申请号：PCT/US0140339

申请日：2001-03-21

Applicant: BOLER CO

Inventor： RAMSEY JOHN E ,  FABRIS ERIC W

IPC: B60G7/02 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B62D17/00 ,  B62D21/02

CPC classification number: B60G9/003 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2200/4622 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/42 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/7102 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D29/008

Abstract: A frame hanger for suspending an axle/suspension system from an aluminum vehicle frame also is formed of aluminum. The hanger is directly attached to the other components of the frame by welds. The hanger is an integral structure that successfully reacts loads encountered by the axle/suspension system during operation of the vehicle, and which are transmitted into the other components of the vehicle frame through the hangers. The hanger reacts such loads and especially side or lateral loads, despite being formed from the lightweight metal aluminum, and together with the other components of the vehicle frame is free of add-on support structures such as gussets or the like. The aluminum hanger achieves such efficient load reacting capabilities due to its structural design which substantially completely and continuously surrounds and laterally supports its respective beam bushing assembly of the axle/suspension system suspended from the hanger.

Abstract translation: 用于从铝制车架悬挂轴/悬挂系统的框架也由铝形成。 衣架通过焊接直接连接到框架的其他部件。 吊架是一种整体结构，能够在车辆运行期间成功地应对车桥/悬架系统遇到的负载，并通过吊架传递到车架的其他部件。 尽管由轻型金属铝形成，吊架反应这种载荷，特别是侧向或横向载荷，并且与车架的其它部件一起没有附加的支撑结构，例如角撑板等。 铝挂架由于其结构设计而实现了这种有效的负载反应能力，其基本上完全和连续地围绕并侧向地支撑悬挂在悬挂器上的轴/悬挂系统的相应的梁衬套组件。

公开(公告)号：WO0181153A8

公开(公告)日：2004-03-04

申请号：PCT/US0113774

申请日：2001-04-26

Applicant: BOLER CO

Inventor： DUDDING ASHLEY T ,  GOTTSCHALK MICHAEL JOHN ,  MILLER LAWRENCE EDWARD ,  ROSALES RODOLFO JR

IPC: B62D7/18

CPC classification number: B62D7/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2300/14 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  F16D2055/0012

Abstract: A vehicle steering knuckle assembly (304) for use in association with a vehicle steering axle assembly (305) is shown to include an upper piece (306) having a first king pin bore (316) extending through it and a backbone piece (308) removably connected to the first piece (306). The backbone (308) has a second king pin bore extending through it. The upper piece (306) has an integral steering arm (310) and a pad (312) through which is machined a steering ball taper. The lower piece (308) has an integral tie rod (330) and a pad (332) through which is machined a tie rod ball taper. Because the two pieces are removable from each other, the steering knuckle can be assembled and serviced while a king pin is retained in place in an axle beam.

Abstract translation: 用于与车辆转向轴组件（305）相关联使用的车辆转向节组件（304）被示出为包括具有延伸穿过其的第一主销孔（316）和主骨架（308）的上部件（306） 可拆卸地连接到第一件（306）。 骨架（308）具有延伸穿过其的第二主销孔。 上部件（306）具有一体式的转向臂（310）和一个衬垫（312），通过该衬垫加工转向球的锥度。 下部件（308）具有一体的拉杆（330）和垫（332），通过该垫（332）加工出拉杆球的锥度。 由于两个部件彼此可拆卸，因此转向节可以组装和维修，同时将主销保持在轴梁中的适当位置。