Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1985-03-19
1987-04-07
Love, John J.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
280716, B60G 1122
Patent
active
046554670
ABSTRACT:
A steerable torsion axle assembly adaptable as a unit to diverse vehicles includes a torsion axle tube member carrying mounting brackets attachable to the main frame of a vehicle. Independently sprung swingable torsion arms secured to square shafts within the tube member carry steerable wheel spindles equipped with steering arms interconnected by a steering linkage which includes a swingable drawbar and a draft tongue. Direct precision steering is enabled in conjunction with a soft quiet ride.
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Kitzmiller James A.
Sell Kevin D.
Airstream, Inc.
Love John J.
Weaver Ross
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