Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1991-09-03
1993-06-08
Graysay, Tamara L.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
280695, 280723, 91402, 91357, 92162R, B60G 21055
Patent
active
052172457
ABSTRACT:
Vehicle suspension apparatus operating between the sprung and unsprung masses of a vehicle includes a pendular anti-roll bar connected to the vehicle, and a pair of links which connect the bar to the wheels. One and the other link, respectively, is extensible and inextensible, with the extensible link comprising a selectively controllable hydraulic piston-cylinder assembly having first and second flow paths, and valve means which upon command automatically locks the piston at a midstroke position, depending on the flow of fluid in the passages. The flow paths allow the user to select either of two roll stiffness levels (i.e., high and low) and provide automatic convergence of the piston to its locked midstroke position (high roll stiffness hard ride) upon command.
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Page from Ford Ranger and Bronco II (4.times.2) repair Manual (Apr. 1, 1931), believed published about 1978, showing removal and installation of front suspension.
Graysay Tamara L.
Monroe Auto Equipment Company
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