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：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：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：WO2005058621A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：PCT/US2004/041548

申请日：2004-12-09

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY. ,  RAMSEY, John

Inventor： RAMSEY, John

IPC: B60G17/015

CPC classification number: B62D53/08 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B60G2300/40 ,  B60G2400/61 ,  B60G2401/17 ,  B60G2401/20 ,  B62D61/12

Abstract: A sensor system for actuating the lifting of a steerable axle (20) of a wheeled vehicle (10) includes at least one proximity switch (62) mounted on a first structure of the wheeled vehicle and at least one magnet (66) mounted on a second structure of the wheeled vehicle, wherein at least one of the first ( 54, 82) and second (58, 90) structures pivots relative to the other structure. When at least one of the first (54, 82) and second (58, 90) structures moves to a predetermined position relative to the other structure, the at least one proximity switch (62, 94) and the at least one magnet (66, 102) are aligned in close proximity, thereby activating the proximity switch (62, 94) to, in turn, actuate a lift mechanism for the steerable axle (20) .

Abstract translation: 用于致动提升轮式车辆（10）的可转向轴（20）的传感器系统包括安装在轮式车辆的第一结构上的至少一个接近开关（62）和安装在轮式车辆（10）上的至少一个磁体（66） 所述轮式车辆的第二结构，其中所述第一（54,82）和第二（58,90）结构中的至少一个结构相对于所述另一结构枢转。 当第一（54,82）和第二（58,90）结构中的至少一个结构相对于另一个结构移动到预定位置时，至少一个接近开关（62,94）和至少一个磁体（66 ，102）紧密对准，从而启动接近开关（62,94），从而启动用于可转向轴（20）的提升机构。

公开(公告)号：WO2005028221A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：PCT/US2004/029971

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY ,  RAMSEY, John

Inventor： RAMSEY, John

IPC: B60G9/00

CPC classification number: B60G21/051 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2206/20 ,  B60G2206/30 ,  B60G2206/7101 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2206/8201

Abstract: A distributed compliance air-ride axle/suspension system includes an integral structure preferably formed of a lightweight composite material, replacing traditional beams and an axle. The composite structure includes a plurality of plates of various sizes and shapes, with the size, shape and arrangement of the plates being determined by the load capacity model of a specific vehicle application. Traditional axle spindle ends are mounted on the integral plate structure, together with pivot bushings, air springs, and shock absorbers, to complete the air-ride axle/suspension system. The system in turn is pivotally mounted on frame brackets of a heavy-duty vehicle such as a semi-trailer or dump truck. Forces, loads and/or stresses imposed on the axle/suspension system during vehicle operation are distributed generally throughout the composite structure to achieve the desired structural roll compliance of the axle/suspension system for the particular application.

Abstract translation: 分布式顺应性乘坐轴/悬挂系统包括优选地由轻质复合材料形成的整体结构，代替传统梁和轴。 复合结构包括多个尺寸和形状的多个板，板的尺寸，形状和布置由特定车辆应用的负载能力模型确定。 传统的主轴端部安装在整体板结构上，与枢轴衬套，空气弹簧和减震器一起安装，以完成空中悬挂系统。 该系统又可枢转地安装在诸如半挂车或自卸车之类的重型车辆的框架支架上。 在车辆操作期间施加在车轴/悬挂系统上的力，负载和/或应力通常分布在整个复合结构中，以实现用于特定应用的轴/悬挂系统的期望的结构辊顺应性。

公开(公告)号：WO2004041620A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-21

申请号：PCT/US2003/032281

申请日：2003-10-10

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY

Inventor： RAMSEY, John

IPC: B62D13/04

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B62D13/04 ,  B62D61/125

Abstract: A steerable lift axle/suspension system (10) for a heavy-duty vehicle such as a semi-trailer or a straight truck, includes a pair of steering dampers (22) and a backup lock (23). The steering dampers (22) minimize shimmy of the steerable wheels during over-the-road operation of the vehicle, and straighten the wheels on such steerable axle/suspension systems having a lift feature (21) when the system is raised. The backup lock (23) secures the wheels in a straightened position when such liftable systems are raised and the vehicle is backing up, to minimize vehicle handling problems. The steering dampers (22) and backup lock (23) are mounted at a location off the axle tube (41) of the axle (14) and on the axle/suspension system beams (12), to eliminate stress on the axle (14) that would otherwise be caused by welded attachment of such components to the axle tube (41), thereby enabling use of a less robust, more lightweight axle tube (41).

Abstract translation: 用于重型车辆（例如半挂车或直线卡车）的可操纵的提升车轴/悬挂系统（10）包括一对转向阻尼器（22）和备用锁（23）。 当系统升高时，转向阻尼器（22）最小化车辆过道操作期间可转向车轮的摆动，并且在具有提升特征（21）的可操纵的轴/悬架系统上使车轮矫直。 当这种可升降系统升高并且车辆备用时，备用锁（23）将车轮固定在矫直位置，以最小化车辆处理问题。 转向阻尼器（22）和后备锁（23）安装在轴（14）的轴管（41）和轴/悬架系统梁（12）上的位置处，以消除轴（14）上的应力 ），否则将由这些部件焊接到轴管（41）上而引起，从而能够使用不那么坚固，更轻便的轴管（41）。

公开(公告)号：WO1997030860A1

公开(公告)日：1997-08-28

申请号：PCT/US1996018709

申请日：1996-11-21

Applicant: THE BOLER COMPANY

Inventor： THE BOLER COMPANY ,  WALLACE, Gareth, A. ,  LIE, Tjong, T. ,  KEELER, Michael, J. ,  GOTTSHALK, Michael ,  RAMSEY, John ,  HATCH, Allen ,  HOLUM, Richard, S. ,  VAN BREEMEN, Charles, A.

IPC: B60G11/26

CPC classification number: B60G7/02 ,  B60G9/022 ,  B60G9/027 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/315 ,  B60G2200/341 ,  B60G2200/342 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/41 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2206/12 ,  B60G2206/124 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/602

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system (21) features lower control rods (31) pivotally connected at their leading ends to hangers (29) attached to side frame members (27). The rearward ends of the lower control rods (31) are attached to axle seats (33) at each end of the axle (25), which are connected to the axle (25). Air springs (43) and shock absorbers (49) are mounted between axle seats (33) and side frame members (27). The lower control rods (31) are inclined with their forward ends above their trailing ends. Some embodiments of the suspension feature upper control rods (53) with their forward ends pivotally attached to the two opposing truck side frame members (27). The rearward ends of the upper control rods (53) are attached to the top center of the axle (25) by either a bolt and bushing mount or a ball and socket mount so that the upper control rods (53) form a "V". The upper control rods (53) lay in a nearly horizontal plane.

Abstract translation: 车辆悬挂系统（21）具有在其前端枢转地连接到附接到侧框架构件（27）的悬挂件（29）的下部控制杆（31）。 下控制杆（31）的后端连接到轴（25）的连接到轴（25）的每个端部处的轴座（33）。 空气弹簧（43）和减震器（49）安装在轴座（33）和侧框架构件（27）之间。 下部控制杆（31）的前端在其后端上方倾斜。 悬架的一些实施例具有上部控制杆（53），其前端枢转地附接到两个相对的卡车侧框架构件（27）。 上部控制杆（53）的后端通过螺栓和衬套安装件或球窝座安装到轴（25）的顶部中心，使得上部控制杆（53）形成“V” 。 上部控制杆（53）位于几乎水平的平面中。

公开(公告)号：WO2007120273A3

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：PCT/US2006/061010

申请日：2006-11-17

Applicant: HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ,  RAMSEY, John ,  MORRIS, Brian ,  OYSTER, Michael ,  COPELAND, Greg

Inventor： RAMSEY, John ,  MORRIS, Brian ,  OYSTER, Michael ,  COPELAND, Greg

IPC: B62D21/00

Abstract: A frame for a heavy-duty vehicle includes a pair of spaced-apart, parallel, elongated, and longitudinally-extending main members. At least a pair of transverse cross members extend between and are attached to the main members, and each one of at least a pair of hangers is attached to and depends from a respective one of the main members and/or the cross members. A component is disposed between each one of the hangers and its respective main member, or alternatively is incorporated into the hangers, for absorbing the energy that is created by an extreme event during vehicle operation, to reduce the possibility of damage to the main members and/or the cross members caused by movement of at least one of the hangers during the extreme event.

公开(公告)号：WO2006083722A2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：PCT/US2006/003020

申请日：2006-01-27

Applicant: HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ,  RAMSEY, John ,  OYSTER, Michael

Inventor： RAMSEY, John ,  OYSTER, Michael

IPC: B62D21/00 ,  B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B62D27/023 ,  B62D21/02 ,  B62D21/06 ,  B62D21/20

Abstract: A frame or subframe for a tractor-trailer for supporting one or more axle/suspension systems includes a pair of spaced-apart, parallel, elongated, and longitudinally extending main members. At least one cross member structure extends between and is connected to the longitudinal main members using structural nodes. A bonding adhesive, or other suitable means of attachment, connects the cross member structure and the structural nodes to one another and to the main members. The structural nodes distribute loads encountered during vehicle operation generally over a relatively large area thereby generally reducing the concentration of such loadings at the connections, and assist in generally evenly distributing loads between the cross member structure and the main members to effectively react lateral, longitudinal, vertical, and racking loads. The combination of greater load distribution and reduced loading concentrations allows the structure to be constructed from lighter weight materials.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑一个或多个轴/悬挂系统的拖拉机拖车的框架或子框架包括一对间隔开的，平行的，细长的和纵向延伸的主要构件。 至少一个横向构件结构使用结构节点在纵向主构件之间延伸并且连接到纵向主构件。 粘合粘合剂或其它合适的附接装置将横向构件结构和结构节点彼此连接并连接到主构件。 结构节点通常在相对较大的区域上分布在车辆操作中遇到的负载，从而通常减少了连接处的这种负载的集中，并且有助于在横梁构件和主构件之间大体上均匀地分布负载，以有效地使侧向，纵向， 垂直和货架负载。 更大的负载分布和减少的负载浓度的组合允许结构由更轻的材料构成。

公开(公告)号：WO2005100136A3

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：PCT/US2005/009191

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ,  RAMSEY, John

Inventor： RAMSEY, John

IPC: B60G7/02

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.