公开(公告)号：WO2016183067A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：PCT/US2016/031617

申请日：2016-05-10

Applicant: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C.

Inventor： KEELER, Michael J. ,  ZAWACKI, Jeff R. ,  WESTNEDGE, Andrew J. ,  RAMUS, Jason M. ,  ANDREASEN, Jacob ,  GIAMATI, Nicholas J.

IPC: B60G11/27 ,  F16J3/06 ,  F16F9/05 ,  F16F9/04

CPC classification number: B60G15/12 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/32 ,  B60G2206/424 ,  B60G2206/911 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  F16F9/049 ,  F16F9/057 ,  F16J3/06

Abstract: An air spring with damping characteristics for a suspension assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle includes a bellows and a piston. The bellows includes a bellows chamber. The bellows is attached to a main member of the heavy-duty vehicle and to the piston. The piston includes an open bottom that is sealingly closed by a disc attached to the open bottom. The piston and the disc define a piston chamber. The piston is mounted on the suspension assembly of the heavy-duty vehicle. The bellows chamber and the piston chamber are in fluid communication with each other via at least one opening, wherein airflow between the bellows chamber and the piston chamber provides damping to the suspension assembly of the heavy-duty vehicle.

Abstract translation: 具有用于重型车辆的悬挂组件的阻尼特性的空气弹簧包括波纹管和活塞。 波纹管包括一个波纹管室。 波纹管连接到重型车辆的主要部件和活塞。 活塞包括通过附接到开口底部的盘密封地封闭的开口底部。 活塞和圆盘限定活塞室。 活塞安装在重型车辆的悬挂组件上。 波纹管室和活塞室通过至少一个开口彼此流体连通，其中波纹管室和活塞室之间的气流为重型车辆的悬挂组件提供阻尼。

公开(公告)号：WO2016154532A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：PCT/US2016/024209

申请日：2016-03-25

Applicant: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C.

Inventor： FULTON, R. Scott ,  WESTNEDGE, Andrew J. ,  LONG, Thomas J.

IPC: B60G11/27 ,  B60G17/08 ,  F16F9/05 ,  F16F15/02

CPC classification number: B60G15/12 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/242 ,  B60G2202/30 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2500/114 ,  F16F9/05 ,  F16F15/022

Abstract: A damping air spring and shock absorber combination for heavy-duty vehicle axle/suspension systems includes a damping air spring and a shock absorber both operatively attached to the axle/suspension system. The damping air spring primarily provides damping to the axle/suspension system over a first range of frequencies. The shock absorber primarily provides damping to the axle/suspension system over a second range of frequencies. The first range of frequencies is from about 0.0 Hz to about 6.0 Hz and the second range of frequencies is from about 0.0 Hz to about 13.0 Hz.

Abstract translation: 用于重型车辆轴/悬挂系统的阻尼空气弹簧和减震器组合包括阻尼空气弹簧和可操作地附接到轴/悬挂系统的减震器。 阻尼空气弹簧主要在第一频率范围内为轴/悬挂系统提供阻尼。 减震器主要在第二频率范围内为轴/悬架系统提供阻尼。 第一频率范围为约0.0Hz至约6.0Hz，第二频率范围为约0.0Hz至约13.0Hz。

公开(公告)号：WO2018067652A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2017/055063

申请日：2017-10-04

Applicant: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C.

Inventor： WESTNEDGE, Andrew J. ,  GUNTERMANN, James A.

IPC: B62D7/14 ,  B62D7/22

Abstract: A steering centering/damping mechanism for a steerable heavy-duty vehicle axle/suspension system which includes a mechanically operated structure that provides a positive steering centering force to the axle/suspension system at a zero steer angle. The mechanically operated structure of the steering centering/damping mechanism also provides a positive steering centering force that increases in intensity as the steer angle of the axle/suspension system increases. In an embodiment of the steering centering/damping mechanism, the mechanically operated structure is a flat spring integrated into one or more steering assemblies of the axle/suspension system. The flat spring is in a pre-loaded condition at a zero steer angle to provide the positive steering centering force to the axle/suspension system at the zero steer angle, and is increasingly elastically deformed with increasing steer angles to provide the positive steering centering force which increases in intensity as the steer angle of the axle/suspension system increases.

Abstract translation: 用于可转向重载车辆车桥/悬架系统的转向对中/阻尼机构包括机械操作结构，该机械操作结构以零转向角向车轴/悬架系统提供主动转向对中力。 转向对中/减振机构的机械操作结构还提供了积极的转向对中力，随着车轴/悬架系统的转向角增加，其强度增加。 在转向对中/减振机构的实施例中，机械操作结构是集成到轴/悬架系统的一个或多个转向组件中的板簧。 板簧在零转向角处于预加载状态，以在零转向角处向轴/悬架系统提供主动转向定中心力，并且随着转向角度的增加而增加弹性变形以提供主动转向定心力 随着车轴/悬架系统转向角的增加，强度增加。

公开(公告)号：WO2017044765A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：PCT/US2016/050973

申请日：2016-09-09

Applicant: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C.

Inventor： WESTNEDGE, Andrew J. ,  GUNTERMANN, James Anthony Krueger

IPC: F16F1/376 ,  F16F1/38

CPC classification number: F16C17/02 ,  B60G2204/418 ,  F16C33/74 ,  F16C2326/05 ,  F16F1/376 ,  F16F1/3835 ,  F16F2230/04

Abstract: A bushing assembly pivotally connects the beams of an auxiliary lift axle/suspension system to a hanger and to an axle seat. The bushing assembly includes a pair of bushings, a metal sleeve, a pin with a threaded end, a pair of washers, and a threaded nut. The pair of bushings are disposed into an opening formed near an end of the beam. Each one of the pair of bushings includes a cylindrical wall comprising an inner end, an outer end, a central opening extending from the inner end to the outer end, an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a flange. The interior surface of the bushings includes at least one groove formed therein for preventing lubricant from escaping the bushing assembly during operation of the lift axle/suspension system while a sealing feature prevents contaminants from migrating into the bushing assembly.

Abstract translation: 套管组件将辅助升降机轴/悬挂系统的梁枢转地连接到衣架和轴座。 衬套组件包括一对衬套，金属套筒，具有螺纹端的销，一对垫圈和螺纹螺母。 一对衬套被设置在靠近梁端部的开口中。 一对衬套中的每一个包括一个圆柱形壁，它包括一个内端，一个外端，一个从内端延伸到外端的中心开口，一个外表面，一个内表面和一个凸缘。 衬套的内表面包括形成在其中的至少一个凹槽，用于在提升轴/悬挂系统的操作期间防止润滑剂从衬套组件中逸出，同时密封特征防止污染物迁移到衬套组件中。

公开(公告)号：WO2020047028A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-05

申请号：PCT/US2019/048459

申请日：2019-08-28

Applicant: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C.

Inventor： MILLER, David E. ,  WESTNEDGE, Andrew J.

IPC: B60G9/00 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G7/04

Abstract: An axle-to-beam connection for a suspension assembly of an axle/suspension system of a heavy-duty vehicle including an axle (217), a beam (212), and a top pad (270). The beam (212) includes an alignment assembly (250) for aligning the axle with the beam. The top pad (270) includes an integrally-formed bump stop boss (280) and is fixedly attached to the axle and removably attached to the alignment assembly of the beam.

公开(公告)号：WO2015148468A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：PCT/US2015/022182

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C.

Inventor： WESTNEDGE, Andrew J. ,  GUNTERMANN, James Anthony Krueger ,  KOHLER, Scott A.

IPC: B62D13/04

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B62D7/144

Abstract: A steering lock mechanism for a steerable axle/suspension system includes a pair of independent tie rods, each one connected to a respective one of a pair of pivoting ends of a steerable axle/suspension system and also connected to a steering bracket that is pivotally connected to the axle of the steerable axle/suspension system. A primary lock assembly, which includes an air spring, and a secondary lock assembly are operatively connected to the steering bracket and to the steerable axle/suspension system. When the air spring of the primary lock assembly is inflated with air or when the secondary lock assembly is activated, the steering bracket is prevented from pivoting and in turn the first and second tie rods are prevented from moving transversely, so that the steerable axle/suspension system is locked into a generally straight travel position during operation of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于可转向轴/悬挂系统的转向锁定机构包括一对独立的拉杆，每个连杆连接到可转向的轴/悬挂系统的一对枢转端中的相应一个，并且还连接到枢转连接的转向支架 到可转向轴/悬架系统的轴。 包括空气弹簧和次级锁组件的主锁组件可操作地连接到转向支架和可转向的轴/悬挂系统。 当主锁组件的空气弹簧被空气充气或者当辅助锁组件被启动时，防止转向支架枢转，并且防止第一和第二拉杆横向移动，使得可转向的轴/ 悬挂系统在车辆的操作期间被锁定在大致直线的行进位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2012158793A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：PCT/US2012/038133

申请日：2012-05-16

Applicant: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C. ,  WESTNEDGE, Andrew J. ,  RUBALSKIY, Dmitriy E. ,  KEELER, Michael J.

Inventor： WESTNEDGE, Andrew J. ,  RUBALSKIY, Dmitriy E. ,  KEELER, Michael J.

IPC: F16F9/04

CPC classification number: F16J3/06 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  F16F9/057

Abstract: A piston for an air spring of a heavy-duty vehicle includes a sidewall and a central hub. The sidewall and the central hub are attached to a first bottom plate of the piston. A top plate is removeably attached to a top portion of the sidewall and a top portion of the central hub. A bottom portion of said central hub includes a second bottom plate that is recessed relative to the first bottom plate for attachment to a piston mounting pedestal that is in turn mounted to a beam of a suspension assembly of the heavy-duty vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于重型车辆的空气弹簧的活塞包括侧壁和中心毂。 侧壁和中心毂连接到活塞的第一底板。 顶板可移除地附接到侧壁的顶部和中心毂的顶部。 所述中央轮毂的底部包括第二底板，该第二底板相对于第一底板凹入，用于附接到活塞安装座，该活塞安装座又安装在重型车辆的悬挂组件的梁上。