Vehicle suspension system

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1998-07-30

2000-10-24

Hurley, Kevin

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

B62D 5306

Patent

active

06135483&

ABSTRACT:
A suspension system for a vehicle having a frame and a rear axle for wheels. The suspension system includes a pair of trailing arms, each trailing arm extending from the frame and connected to the rear axle. A pair of torque rods, each has a first end pivotally extending from the tractor frame and a second end. A stabilizer plate has a first end connected to the frame and a pair of second ends. A fifth wheel mounting bracket pivotally connects each torque rod second end and pivotally connected to the stabilizing plate second ends. A load mechanism extends between the trailing arms and the mounting bracket to raise or lower the fifth wheel mounting bracket while remaining parallel.

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