Patent classifications
B60G9/003
Suspension spring saddle
A suspension interconnection assembly comprises first and second saddle brackets and a fastener. Each saddle bracket comprises a base, a pair of arms spaced apart and have the base disposed therebetween, and a pair of shoulders. Each shoulder is disposed between the base and a respective arm. Each shoulder has a first beveled surface. The pair of shoulders cooperates with the base and the pair of arms to at least partially define a U-shaped pocket. The U-shaped pockets of each saddle bracket are sized to partially receive an axle housing. The fastener interconnects the saddle brackets to couple the saddle brackets and a spring to the axle housing. The beveled surfaces of each saddle bracket are adapted to operatively engage the peripheral wall. The pairs of arms of each saddle bracket are adapted to operatively engage one another after the beveled surfaces operatively engage the peripheral wall.
DRIVETRAIN FOR A VEHICLE
A drivetrain for a vehicle, such as a commercial vehicle, may have an electric motor with a maximum output torque of at least 4000 Nm. The drivetrain may also have at least one constant velocity joint and an axle differential. The electric motor may be connected or connectable to the axle differential via the at least one constant velocity joint.
ZERO-TURN RADIUS LAWNMOWER WITH SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Ride-on equipment includes a pair of front wheels, a pair of rear wheels, a main frame, a subframe pivotally coupled to the main frame about a pivot axis, a power source, and a transaxle assembly. The power source is coupled to and supported by the main frame and includes a drive pulley. The transaxle assembly is configured to pivot with respect to the power source, is operably coupled to the pair of rear drive wheels, and includes at least one driven pulley. The drive pulley and the at least one driven pulley are operably coupled by a belt such that the at least one driven pulley of the transaxle assembly is configured to be driven by the drive pulley of the source via the belt.
COIL SPRING SUPPORT FOR VEHICULAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a coil spring support for a vehicular suspension system, which comprises a base plate and a support column protruding from the base plate, wherein a coil spring is coupled to the support column in such a manner that the lower end of the coil spring is fitted in and coupled to a coupling groove, which is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the support column and at a position having a predetermined height from the base plate, so that the coil spring support can be auxiliarily installed on a plate spring of a vehicle so as to compensate and improve a shock absorbing capability of the existing vehicle.
SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR AN OFF-AXLE LOAD
A vehicle including a frame having an axle and a support apparatus coupled thereto. The support apparatus is configured to support a load coupled to the axle and permit the load to translate along an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis.
AXLE ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL BALER
An axle arrangement for a baler includes: a first axle with a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled with the chassis by a first leaf spring and a first hydraulic cylinder, the second end being coupled with the chassis by a second leaf spring and a second hydraulic cylinder; a second axle with a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled with the chassis by a first leaf spring and a first hydraulic cylinder, the second end being coupled with the chassis by a second leaf spring and a second hydraulic cylinder; a first hydraulic line fluidly interconnecting the first hydraulic cylinder on the first axle with the first hydraulic cylinder on the second axle; and a second hydraulic line fluidly interconnecting the second hydraulic cylinder on the first axle with the second hydraulic cylinder on the second axle.
SUSPENSION TRAVEL CONTROL SYSTEM
A suspension travel control system (1046) for a vehicle suspension is disclosed. The suspension travel control system includes a stop post (834) secured to the vehicle frame and a suspension travel control formation that includes a base (1042) and a body (1048). The stop post (834) is positioned in a space defined by the body (1048). The suspension travel control formation may be secured to the axle, the main support member or incorporated into the axle coupling assembly to provide a rebound and jounce stop as well as longitudinal redundancy in the event of the failure or loss of a longitudinal linkage.
Vehicle driving apparatus
A vehicle driving apparatus includes axle housings to which a differential-side housing is coupled, the axle housings integrally housing drive shafts of driving wheels, first support sections that couple first rotary support shafts coupled to a vehicle body and the axle housings and perform a swing motion with the first rotary support shafts as a rotation center to thereby support the axle housings on the vehicle body, and second support sections that elastically couple second rotary support shafts supported on the vehicle body via rail structures and a motor-side housing and perform a swing motion with the second rotary support shafts as a rotation center to thereby support the motor-side housing on the vehicle body. The rail structures are configured such that the second rotary support shafts are movable in a vehicle front-rear direction.
SHROUD FOR A HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE COMPONENT
A shroud for a heavy-duty vehicle component that includes structure enabling the component to be mounted and housed within an interior space of the shroud, such that the component is substantially enclosed and protected when the shroud is mounted on the heavy-duty vehicle frame. In one embodiment, the component is a valve of a pin release/locking system of a moveable subframe. The shroud enables mounting of the component in a location within the interior space of the shroud that provides relatively safe, sufficient clearance for components of a forward mounted down-stop employed in some axle/suspension systems depending from the heavy-duty vehicle frame. The shroud includes structure that enables the shroud to be temporarily attached to a heavy-duty vehicle moveable subframe during shipping at a location on the subframe so that the component and associated structure are within the longitudinal length of main members of the subframe.
Traction bar
A traction bar prevents rotation of an axle housing for a vehicle utilizing leaf springs. A traction bar has a rigid rail member having a first end and a second end. The traction bar also has a pivoting shackle member having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the shackle member is pivotally attached to the vehicle frame or to a vehicle frame bracket attached to the vehicle's frame. The distal end of the shackle member is pivotally attached to the first end of the rigid rail member. An axle bracket is pivotally attached to the second end of the rigid rail member. The three pivots provided with the traction bar provide for normal movement of the suspension without binding. However, upon acceleration or high torque load, the shackle member is thrust into axial alignment with the rigid rail member, stopping forward motion of the rigid rail member.