Frame rail torsion attenuator

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2007-06-12

2007-06-12

Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S788000, C280S784000, C267S273000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10727067

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a torsion attenuator for a vehicle frame having first and second longitudinal frame rails extending substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis. A torsion attenuator in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes first and second brackets coupled to the first and second frame rails, respectively. The torsion attenuator further includes a cable coupled at a first end to the first bracket, and coupled at a second end to the second bracket. A torsion attenuator in accordance with the present invention provides that the torsional loads are distributed to the frame rail system, rather than to the individual rails. Such a torsion attenuator may be especially advantageous in suspension systems that employ air springs.

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Holland Neway AS-Series, R. V./Bus Air Steer Suspension AS-090/120/140, (c) 1999, 2 pps.

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