Heavy duty truck suspension

Details Heavy duty truck suspension Heavy duty truck suspension

1998-06-24

2000-01-18

Culbreth, Eric

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

280124165, 280124175, 280177FOR, B60G 1134

Patent

active

060151587

ABSTRACT:
A front axle suspension for a heavy duty vehicle including an elongated leaf spring having its front end affixed to the vehicle frame. The spring has its mid section mounted to the axle beam. An equalizer lever assembly is mounted on the rear end of the leaf spring for pivotal movement about an axis transverse to the frame. The rear end of the lever is affixed a shackle pivotally affixed to the frame. A rubber spring is positioned on the forward end of the lever to bear against the underside of the frame. The leaf spring and the equalizer assembly including the rubber spring combine to provide a smooth ride and improved steering control.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4099741 (1978-07-01), Sweet et al.
patent: 5024462 (1991-06-01), Assh
patent: 5507516 (1996-04-01), Reast

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