公开(公告)号：WO2005073055A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：PCT/US2004/043596

申请日：2004-12-27

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY. ,  RAMSEY, John

Inventor： RAMSEY, John

IPC: B62D17/00

CPC classification number: B60G7/02 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2200/4622 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/42 ,  B60G2204/61 ,  B60G2206/93 ,  B60G2300/04 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  B60G2500/326 ,  B60G2800/0122

Abstract: An axle/suspension system for the trailer of a tractor-trailer vehicle combination includes a device for leveling the trailer floor. A selected one of a pair of suspension assemblies of the system is pivotally attached to a vehicle frame bracket or hanger having vertically-oriented oval sidewall openings and vertically-spaced horizontally extending eccentric collar guide tabs. The frame hanger, upon a certain manual rotational adjustment of an eccentric alignment collar with a breaker bar, causes a bolt which pivotally attaches the suspension assembly beam to the hanger to be vertically adjusted, which in turn causes vertical adjustment of the beam and the axle attached to the beam, resulting in the raising or lowering of a sidewardly leaning trailer floor to a generally horizontally level position.

Abstract translation: 用于拖拉机 - 拖车车辆组合的拖车的轴/悬挂系统包括用于使拖车底板平整的装置。 系统的一对悬架组件中选定的一个可枢转地附接到具有垂直定向的椭圆形侧壁开口和垂直间隔开的水平延伸的偏心轴环引导片的车辆框架支架或吊架。 框架悬挂器在对具有断路器杆的偏心对准套环进行特定的手动旋转调节时，产生将悬挂组件梁枢转地附接到衣架的螺栓以进行垂直调节，这进而导致梁和轴的垂直调节 连接到梁上，导致侧向倾斜的拖车底板升高或降低到大致水平位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2003062663A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2002/040481

申请日：2002-12-17

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY

Inventor： ROSS, Joseph, M. ,  PIERCE, Phillippi, R. ,  RAMSEY, John, E. ,  SCHNEIDER, Warren, M.

IPC: F16F1/38

CPC classification number: F16F1/387 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/4104 ,  B60G2204/41042 ,  B60G2204/4402 ,  F16F1/3842

Abstract: A spacer (30) apparatus for insulating a beam bushing assembly of an axle/suspension system from direct metal-to-metal contact with the vehicle frame hanger on which the assembly is pivotally mounted. In one embodiment, an integrally-formed one-piece apparatus includes a spacer disk portion (31) and collar portions (32, 33), whereby the collars provide a complementary fit of the spacer apparatus on the bushing assembly mounting tube, and generally prevents or minimizes relative movement between the spacer disk and bushing assembly. In other embodiments, one or more load dissipation structures mounted on or forming a part of the beam and/or its bushing assembly prevent substantially non-planar surfaces of the assembly from contacting spacer disk by increasing the bearing area of those surfaces which contact the disk. These apparatus generally eliminate excessive wear or damage to the spacer disk and possible resulting damage to the axle/suspension system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将轴/悬挂系统的梁衬套组件与用于枢转地安装组件的车架悬挂器的直接金属对金属接触绝缘的间隔件（30）装置。 在一个实施例中，整体形成的一件式设备包括间隔盘部分（31）和套环部分（32,33），由此套环提供间隔装置在衬套组件安装管上的互补配合，并且通常防止 或最小化间隔盘和衬套组件之间的相对运动。 在其他实施例中，安装在梁或其衬套组件的一部分上或形成梁的一部分的一个或多个负载耗散结构通过增加接触盘的那些表面的轴承面积来防止组件的基本上非平面的表面接触间隔盘 。 这些设备通常消除对间隔盘的过度磨损或损坏，并可能导致轴/悬挂系统的损坏。

公开(公告)号：WO2003022667A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2002/027489

申请日：2002-08-28

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY

Inventor： CERVANTEZ, Jesse, W. ,  WHITE, Jay, D. ,  STEINER, Richard, R.

IPC: B62D61/12

CPC classification number: B60T8/329 ,  B60G17/01933 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/113 ,  B60G2300/402 ,  B60G2400/208 ,  B60G2400/922 ,  B60G2600/02 ,  B60G2600/042 ,  B60G2800/704 ,  G01P3/488 ,  G01P13/04

Abstract: A system for automatically and simultaneously controlling one or more vehicle functions by detecting the direction of movement of and the distance traveled by the vehicle. The control system includes an electronic sensor (15) mounted on a selected one of the vehicle axles (11) adjacent to and facing an anti-lock braking system tone ring of a selected one of the wheel hubs mounted on the axle. The sensor is electrically connected to an electronic control unit (30), which in turn is electrically connected to a vehicle function actuation device (40) such as a lift axle solenoid or back-up alarm actuation device. The sensor transmits direction and distance information to the electronic control unit based on the movements of a plurality of teeth formed on the tone ring. The control system is a stand-alone system that is free of interfacing with other vehicle systems, such as the anti-lock braking system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过检测车辆的移动方向和行驶距离来自动同时控制一个或多个车辆功能的系统。 该控制系统包括一个电子传感器（15），该电子传感器（15）安装在所选择的一个车轴（11）上，该车辆轴（11）邻近并面向安装在车轴上的所选轮毂的防抱死制动系统音圈。 传感器电连接到电子控制单元（30），电子控制单元又电连接到车辆功能致动装置（40），例如提升车轴螺线管或备用报警致动装置。 传感器基于形成在音圈上的多个齿的运动将方向和距离信息发送到电子控制单元。 控制系统是一个独立的系统，无需与其他车辆系统连接，如防抱死制动系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2003011619A2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：PCT/US2002/024413

申请日：2002-08-01

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY.

Inventor： COLLYER, Brent, R. ,  ADEMA, Daniel, R.

IPC: B60G

CPC classification number: F16F1/30

Abstract: A suspension component connection assembly in the form of a leaf spring connection assembly is shown to include a leaf spring having a leaf spring eye with a grooved portion positioned intermediate its axial ends. A sleeveless bushing is installed within the leaf spring eye and includes a ribbed portion designed to fit within the grooved portion. Centering and retention consistency is achieved thereby.

Abstract translation: 呈板簧连接组件形式的悬挂部件连接组件被示为包括具有板弹簧眼的板簧，其中定位在其轴向端部的中间。 无弹性衬套安装在板簧眼内，并且包括设计成装配在开槽部分内的肋状部分。 从而达到定心和保持一致性。

公开(公告)号：WO1996036522A1

公开(公告)日：1996-11-21

申请号：PCT/US1996007530

申请日：1996-05-14

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY

Inventor： THE BOLER COMPANY ,  PIERCE, Phillipi, Randsome ,  DILLING, Scott, Allen ,  RAMSEY, John, Edward

IPC: B62D33/08

CPC classification number: B62D53/068 ,  B62D33/08

Abstract: A movable subframe or slider (120) for a tractor trailer includes a pair of elongated spaced-apart parallel main members (121) and at least one generally K-shaped cross member structure (122) which extends between and is attached to the main members. Specifically, the K-shaped cross member structure includes a base member (160) which extends perpendicularly between and is attached to the main members, and further includes a pair of inclined members (161), each of which extends angularly between and is attached to a respective one of the main members and the base member. Each of the main members is adapted to be slidably mounted on a respective one of a pair of depending parallel rails of a trailer, and a retractable pin mechanism (124) enables selective positioning of the slider along the rails for variable load distribution of cargo contained in the trailer. A hanger (123) depends from each of the main members adjacent to the ends of the base member for supporting an axle/suspension system. Components of the axle/suspension system also are mounted directly on and adjacent to the inclined members. The K-shaped cross member structure enables the slider to be relatively lightweight yet have improved capability for withstanding the combined vertical and bending lateral and longitudinal loads that the slider is subjected to during operation of the tractor-trailer while being relatively inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract translation: 用于牵引车拖车的可移动副车架或滑块（120）包括一对细长间隔开的平行主构件（121）和至少一个大致K形的横梁构件（122），其在主构件之间延伸并附接到主构件 。 具体地说，该K形横向构件结构包括：垂直于主构件并附接到主构件上的基座构件（160），还包括一对倾斜构件（161），每个倾斜构件成角度地延伸并附接到 主要构件和基座构件中的相应一个。 每个主构件适于可滑动地安装在拖车的一对悬垂的平行轨道中的相应一个上，并且可伸缩销机构（124）能够沿着轨道选择性地定位滑块，用于可变负载分配包含的货物 在拖车里 衣架（123）从与基座部件的端部相邻的每个主要部件固定，用于支撑轴/悬挂系统。 轴/悬挂系统的部件也直接安装在倾斜部件上并与其相邻。 K形横梁构件使得滑块相对轻便，但是具有改进的能力，以承受拖拉机在拖拉机 - 拖车操作期间经受的垂直和弯曲的横向和纵向载荷的组合，同时制造成本相对便宜。

公开(公告)号：WO2005037602A2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：PCT/US2004/033738

申请日：2004-10-12

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY. ,  RAMSEY, John

Inventor： RAMSEY, John

IPC: B60P

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框架或滑动器包括一对间隔开的，平行且纵向延伸的主构件。 主要构件通过一对纵向间隔的，平行且横向延伸的水平横向构件，水平布置的横向支撑结构和一对纵向间隔的，平行的和竖直布置的横向支撑结构而互连。 一个或多个车桥/悬架系统悬挂在安装在滑座结构上并从滑座结构悬挂下来的吊架上，并且一个可伸缩的销钉机构能够实现滑座相对于拖车车身的选择性定位，以在车辆运行期间实现最佳的负载分配和拖车多功能性。 整体式滑块结构支撑一个或多个轴/悬架系统，使得在车辆操作期间通过轴/悬架系统施加在滑块上的集中负载通常在整个滑块结构中消散。

公开(公告)号：WO2005037579A2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：PCT/US2004/034045

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY ,  RAMSEY, John ,  WITTLINGER, Jeffrey

Inventor： RAMSEY, John ,  WITTLINGER, Jeffrey

IPC: B60G9/00

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

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的车轮/悬架系统，其中车辆具有框架，其包括整体臂结构，其包括用于将整体臂结构连接到车架的附接构件。 柔性过渡构件连接到连接构件并从连接构件延伸，并且桁架结构连接到过渡构件并从其延伸。 柔性过渡构件可以是大体上弯曲的或有角度的，并且使得整体臂结构能够枢转运动，并且与桁架结构配合以分配由轴/悬挂系统遇到的力。 桁架结构可以包括替代常规轴管的桁架构件。 可选地，可以使用两个轴/悬架整体臂结构来捕获常规的轴管。

公开(公告)号：WO2004089660A2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-21

申请号：PCT/US2004/010431

申请日：2004-04-05

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY

Inventor： DUDDING, Ashley, Thomas ,  STUART, John, Wayne ,  THOMAS, Jason, Steby

IPC: B60G

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挂器。 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，横梁通过跨越车辆中心线横向延伸的横梁连接。 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配置，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：WO2004023065A2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2003/027882

申请日：2003-09-05

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY

Inventor： KIDD, Russell ,  WHITE, Jay ,  KENNEY, Robert ,  SAVOY, Peter ,  WITTLINGER, Jeffrey ,  RUTLEDGE, Bert

IPC: G01B5/00

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：WO2002098684A2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2002/017072

申请日：2002-05-31

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY

Inventor： GOTTSCHALK, Michael, J. ,  ROSS, Joseph, M. ,  CERVANTEZ, Jesse, W. ,  STEINER, Richard, R.

IPC: B60G

CPC classification number: B60P1/28

Abstract: A control system for a heavy-duty vehicle such as a dump-type straight truck includes a portable radio frequency transmitter and a radio frequency receiver. The radio frequency receiver 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, so that the function can be controlled from the cab of the vehicle by the radio frequency transmitter, 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。