Trailing arm suspension anti-roll bar

Details Trailing arm suspension anti-roll bar Trailing arm suspension anti-roll bar

Filed on

2005-03-29

Date issued

2005-03-29

Examiner

Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3644)

Patent Class

Land vehicles

SubClass

Wheeled

SubSubClass

Running gear

Other Related Categories

C280S124106

Type

Reexamination Certificate

Status

active

Patent number

06871864

Description

ABSTRACT:
A trailing arm suspension is provided for use in a heavy-duty vehicle. The suspension includes a frame and a pair of spaced apart trailing arms that each include a forward portion pivotally supported by the frame. The trailing arms extend longitudinally from the forward portion to a rearward portion. An anti-roll bar includes opposing end portions and a central portion transverse to and extending between the end portions. The end portions are respectively arranged longitudinally along a portion of the trailing arms and are pivotally secured respectively to the trailing arms. The end portions may be secured to the trailing arms by threaded fasteners and further supported on the trailing arm by a bracket having a bushing. At least a portion of the end portion is received in a pocket or channel in the trailing arm so that the end portion does not extend below the trailing arm.

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“ADL Series Drive Axle Air-Ride Suspension”, Freightliner, Nov. 2001, pp. 1-2, Muskegon, Michigan.
U.S. patent application: “Suspension Trailing Arm”, filed on Jul. 12, 2002. Inventor Benjamin R. Reineck.
U.S. patent application: “Heavy Duty Trailing Arm Suspension System”, filed Jul. 12, 2002. Inventor Benjamin R. Reineck.

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