Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1996-03-19
1996-12-31
Rice, Kenneth R.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
180209, B62D 6112, B60G 900, B60G 1156
Patent
active
055886655
ABSTRACT:
A retractable suspension (10) comprises a trailing arm (22) pivotally mounted to a vehicle frame (12), an air spring (30) mounted between the trailing arm and the frame, and a lifting device (32) mounted between the trailing arm and the frame. The lifting device (32) comprises a strut (60) pivotally mounted between the frame (12) and a lever arm (64) that is fixedly mounted to the trailing arm (22). The strut (60) applies a force to the lever arm (64) that imparts a moment to the trailing arm (22) to urge the trailing arm and attached wheels (14) to a retracted position. The force of the air spring (30) can be adjusted to counter the upward movement of the wheels (14).
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Pierce William C.
Richardson Gregory A.
NAI Neway, Inc.
Rice Kenneth R.
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