Vehicle axle apparatus

Details Vehicle axle apparatus Vehicle axle apparatus

2004-10-01

2008-11-04

Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S093515, C280S124110, C280S124113

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445220

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle axle construction comprises a suspension for supporting the axle from first and second frame rail members. Elongated support members extend forwardly from respective locations along the frame rail members that are rearwardly of the axle and are clamped or otherwise coupled to the axle. A single pivot may be utilized to couple the respective rearmost end portions of the supports to the respective frame members. The forward ends of the supports may be coupled to respective air springs. Desirably, at least a portion of each air spring is positioned forwardly of the axle. In addition, at least one lateral stabilizer rigidifies the suspension. An alternative suspension utilizes leaf springs. A double acting rack-and-pinion steering mechanism may be rigidly coupled to the axle for use in steering the wheels of the vehicle.

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Drawing of steering mechanism offered for sale more then one year before filing date of the present application.

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