公开(公告)号：US20060244225A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11118639

申请日：2005-04-29

申请人： Andrew Power ,  James Ziech

发明人： Andrew Power ,  James Ziech

IPC分类号： B60G17/00

CPC分类号： B60G11/27 ,  B60G9/003 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/45 ,  B60G2204/46

摘要： An anti-creep locking mechanism for a trailer suspension system is disclosed. The disclosed locking mechanism includes at least one column that may be swung into a first position in a gap formed between a trailer frame and a suspension component to keep a trailer at a predetermined height. The column is biased into the first position by a spring. An actuator, such as a contracting air bag or an air cylinder with a linkage assembly, is used to overcome the biasing force of the spring and retract the column into a second position, thereby deactivating the anti-creep locking mechanism. The anti-creep mechanism may further include an angle limiter to insure that column is fully retracted once the system is deactivated.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种拖车悬挂系统的抗蠕变锁定机构。 所公开的锁定机构包括至少一个柱，其可以在形成在拖车框架和悬架部件之间的间隙中摆动到第一位置，以将拖车保持在预定高度。 柱通过弹簧偏置到第一位置。 使用诸如收缩气囊或具有联动组件的气缸的致动器来克服弹簧的偏压力并将柱缩回到第二位置，由此使防蠕变锁定机构失效。 抗蠕变机构还可以包括角度限制器，以确保一旦系统被停用，该塔被完全缩回。

公开(公告)号：US20050218621A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US10813713

申请日：2004-03-31

申请人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

发明人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

IPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G9/02 ,  B62D7/18

CPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2200/34 ,  B60G2200/341 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/1482

摘要： A steer axle and suspension assembly are provided that produce lateral stability in the vehicle without the use of a transverse rod and without generating undue loads on the steer axle beam. The assembly includes at least one suspension arm that is connected to the frame and to a component of the steer axle assembly such as the axle beam, kingpin, or steering knuckle. The suspension arm is connected to the steer axle assembly at a location outboard of the longitudinal frame rails of the vehicle and extends longitudinally at an angle to the frame rails. The suspension arm arrangement can be used with a variety of suspensions including leaf spring and multi-link suspensions.

摘要翻译： 提供转向轴和悬架组件，其在车辆上产生横向稳定性，而不使用横向杆并且在转向轴梁上不产生不适当的负载。 组件包括至少一个悬挂臂，其连接到框架和转向轴组件的部件，例如轴梁，主销或转向节。 悬架臂在车辆的纵向框架轨道外侧的位置处连接到转向轴组件，并且以与框架轨道成一定角度的方式延伸。 悬挂臂装置可用于各种悬架，包括板簧和多连杆悬架。

公开(公告)号：US20050140111A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US11046312

申请日：2005-01-28

申请人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

发明人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

IPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G9/02

CPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2204/129 ,  B60G2206/50

摘要： A suspension for coupling a steer axle assembly to a vehicle frame is provided that moves one or more of the spring reaction points outboard to increase roll stiffness and enable the use of a lighter axle. In one embodiment of the invention, the suspension includes a spring coupled to the vehicle frame and a shock absorber having a first end coupled to the spring and a second end coupled to a component of the steer axle assembly, such as the kingpin, at a location outboard of a longitudinal frame rail of the vehicle frame.

公开(公告)号：US07377530B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-27

申请号：US10660239

申请日：2003-09-11

申请人： James Ziech ,  Michael Chamberlin

发明人： James Ziech ,  Michael Chamberlin

IPC分类号： B60G1/04

CPC分类号： B60G9/003 ,  B60G7/008 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/4404 ,  B60G2206/8205 ,  B60G2206/8207 ,  B60G2206/91 ,  B60G2300/0262

摘要： A suspension is provided that eliminates welded connections between the suspension control arm and the axle. The suspension includes a control arm coupled to a vehicle frame. The control arm has a first sleeve, through which an axle is received. The first sleeve of the control arm has a radially inner surface that tapers. The suspension further includes a second sleeve configured to be received within the first sleeve, about the axle. The second sleeve has a radially outer surface that tapers complementary to the radially surface of the first sleeve. As the second sleeve is urged inward within the first sleeve, the second sleeve clamps down upon the axle.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种悬架，可以消除悬架控制臂和轴之间的焊接连接。 悬架包括联接到车架的控制臂。 控制臂具有第一套筒，通过该套筒容纳轴。 控制臂的第一套筒具有渐缩的径向内表面。 悬架还包括构造成围绕轴接收在第一套筒内的第二套筒。 第二套筒具有与第一套筒的径向表面互补的径向外表面。 当第二套筒在第一套筒内向内推动时，第二套筒向下夹在轴上。

公开(公告)号：US20060276298A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：US11454333

申请日：2006-06-16

申请人： Mark Rodgers ,  Gary Turner ,  James Ziech

发明人： Mark Rodgers ,  Gary Turner ,  James Ziech

IPC分类号： F16H48/06

CPC分类号： B60K17/36 ,  F16C25/06 ,  F16C2361/61 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/037

摘要： A method and apparatus for locking a bearing adjuster to a combined differential carrier and bearing cap is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, a locking device extends through the bearing cap to the bearing adjuster to deform threads on the bearing adjuster to lock the bearing adjuster to the combined differential carrier and bearing cap. In another embodiment of the invention, a locking device extends through the bearing adjuster to deform on the combined differential carrier and bearing cap threads on the differential case to lock the bearing adjuster to the combined differential carrier and bearing cap.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于将轴承调节器锁定到组合的差速器载体和轴承盖上的方法和装置。 在本发明的一个实施例中，锁定装置通过轴承盖延伸到轴承调节器以使轴承调节器上的螺纹变形，以将轴承调节器锁定到组合的差速器载体和轴承盖上。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，锁定装置延伸穿过轴承调节器，以在差速器壳体上的组合的差速器载体和轴承盖螺纹上变形，以将轴承调节器锁定到组合的差速器载体和轴承盖。

公开(公告)号：US20060272866A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：US11146739

申请日：2005-06-07

申请人： James Ziech

发明人： James Ziech

IPC分类号： B62D61/10

CPC分类号： B60K17/36 ,  B62D61/10

摘要： A tandem axle system for a vehicle has a forward drive assembly selectively connected to a rear drive assembly. The forward drive assembly provides constant drive to a forward axle. The rear drive assembly is selectively connected to the forward drive assembly via at least one clutch. Engagement or disengagement of the at least one clutch provides drive to a rear axle or allows the rear axle to idle, respectively.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆的串联车轴系统具有选择性地连接到后驱动组件的前进驱动组件。 前进驱动组件为前轴提供恒定的驱动。 后驱动组件经由至少一个离合器选择性地连接到前进驱动组件。 所述至少一个离合器的接合或分离提供对后桥的驱动，或者允许后桥空转。

公开(公告)号：US20050134015A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US11049176

申请日：2005-02-02

申请人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

发明人： James Ziech ,  Michael Zebolsky

IPC分类号： B60G7/02 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B62D21/11

CPC分类号： B62D21/11 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2202/314 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/15 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/124 ,  B60G2206/60 ,  B60G2206/605 ,  B60G2206/8101 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2300/14 ,  B60G2300/38

摘要： A suspension and steering subassembly for a heavy truck is provided including a subframe. The subframe includes first and second side members extending substantially in the direction of vehicle travel and first and second cross members extending substantially perpendicular to the direction of vehicle travel. The first and second cross members are integral with the first and second side members such that the subframe is a unitary member. The first and second side members and the first and second cross members are further configured to receive first and second lower suspension control arms, first and second upper suspension control arms, and a portion of the steering linkage for the vehicle. The subframe may further be configured to receive a steering gear and one or more strut rods to provide fore/aft support to the subframe.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于重型卡车的悬挂和转向子组件，其包括子框架。 该子框架包括基本上沿车辆行进方向延伸的第一和第二侧部件以及基本上垂直于车辆行进方向延伸的第一和第二横向部件。 第一和第二横向构件与第一和第二侧面构件成一体，使得该子框架是整体构件。 第一和第二侧构件以及第一和第二横向构件进一步构造成容纳第一和第二下悬架控制臂，第一和第二上悬架控制臂以及用于车辆的转向连杆的一部分。 子框架还可以被配置为接收舵机和一个或多个支杆，以向子架提供前/后支撑。

公开(公告)号：US20050110242A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10722099

申请日：2003-11-25

申请人： James Ziech

发明人： James Ziech

IPC分类号： B60G5/00 ,  B60G5/053

CPC分类号： B60G5/053 ,  B60G2200/318

摘要： A suspension is provided that comprises a tandem axle walking beam with a vertically compliant center pivot bushing and a spring medium located over each axle center. The walking beam is rigidly attached to the axles and is pivotally coupled to a frame of the vehicle at a location intermediate of the first and second axles.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种悬架，其包括具有垂直顺应中心枢轴衬套的串联轴步进梁和位于每个轴心上方的弹簧介质。 步进梁刚性地附接到轴并且在第一和第二轴的中间位置处枢转地联接到车辆的框架。

公开(公告)号：US20050101430A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10702785

申请日：2003-11-06

申请人： James Ziech

发明人： James Ziech

IPC分类号： B60K17/36 ,  F16H48/02 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H48/06

CPC分类号： B60K17/36 ,  F16C2361/61 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H2048/02 ,  F16H2048/423 ,  F16H2048/426

摘要： A drive system comprises a one-piece differential carrier housing an input assembly, a power divider, a hollow pinion gear and a wheel differential. A through shaft is concentric with, but rotates independently of, the hollow pinion gear. The input assembly, the power divider and the pinion gear are rotatingly supported within the one-piece differential carrier by a maximum of three bearings. The bearing cage and the pinion gear are assembled through the rear of the one-piece differential carrier.

摘要翻译： 驱动系统包括容纳输入组件，功率分配器，中空小齿轮和车轮差速器的一体式差速器架。 通孔与中空小齿轮同心但是独立于中空小齿轮旋转。 输入组件，功率分配器和小齿轮通过最多三个轴承旋转支撑在一体式差速器载体内。 轴承保持架和小齿轮通过一体式差速器的后部组装。

公开(公告)号：US06471224B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-29

申请号：US09469181

申请日：1999-12-21

申请人： James Ziech

发明人： James Ziech

IPC分类号： B62D300

CPC分类号： B62D17/00 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G21/0551 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2204/1224 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/129 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2206/124 ,  B60G2206/722 ,  B60G2300/14 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  B62D7/18

摘要： A steering knuckle assembly for a heavy duty independent front suspension comprises an upper kingpin support and a lower kingpin support for connecting the knuckle to the upper and lower control arms, respectively. The shock absorber member extends from the vehicle frame to either the lower control arm or the lower kingpin support member. The bolted connection of the upper kingpin support member allows an adjustable kingpin caster angle as opposed to a fixed caster angle provided in a typical kingpin steer independent front suspension axle. This concept allows the angle to be tuned to suit each application of the axle without retooling the components. Additionally, the invention eliminates the bulky upright connecting member of the conventional design.

摘要翻译： 用于重型独立前悬架的转向节组件包括分别用于将转向节连接到上和下控制臂的上主销支撑件和下主销支撑件。 减震器构件从车架延伸到下控制臂或下主销支撑构件。 上部主销支撑构件的螺栓连接允许可调节的中心销脚轮角度，与通常的中转销独立前悬架轴中提供的固定脚轮角相反。 该概念允许角度被调整以适合于轴的每个应用，而不需要重新组装部件。 此外，本发明消除了常规设计的大体积直立连接构件。