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公开(公告)号：US08827292B2
公开(公告)日：2014-09-09
申请号：US13568612
申请日：2012-08-07
Applicant: Christopher J. Batsch , Michael Brannigan
Inventor： Christopher J. Batsch , Michael Brannigan
IPC: B60G15/00
CPC classification number: B60G15/02 , B60G11/58 , B60G15/065 , B60G15/08 , B60G21/073 , B60G2202/152 , B60G2202/312 , B60G2202/314 , B60G2204/1242 , B60G2204/1262 , B60G2204/8304 , B60G2206/42 , F16F9/062 , Y10T137/0318
Abstract: A cylinder shock assembly comprising a damper with a first end, and a second end that extends into an air cylinder float. The damper has a rod positioned in the air cylinder float with one end positioned within a cavity of the damper and another end affixed to an end cap attached to the air cylinder float. A primary coil spring is positioned within the air cylinder float, wherein when a load applied to the cylinder shock assembly is increased, an end of the damper move towards the end cap compressing air within the air cylinder float, wherein as the load is increased the primary coil spring is compressed and the volume of air within the air cylinder decreases resulting in an increased air pressure, and wherein the air cylinder float is a solid member that does not expand as the air pressure within increases during compression.
Abstract translation: 一种气缸冲击组件，包括具有第一端的阻尼器和延伸到气缸浮子中的第二端。 阻尼器具有定位在气缸浮子中的杆，其一端位于阻尼器的空腔内，另一端固定到附接到气缸浮子的端盖上。 初级螺旋弹簧定位在气缸浮子内，其中当施加到气缸冲击组件的负载增加时，阻尼器的端部朝向端盖移动，压缩气缸浮子内的空气，其中当负载增加时， 原始螺旋弹簧被压缩，气缸内的空气体积减小，导致空气压力增加，并且其中气缸浮子是在压缩期间空气压力增加时不膨胀的实心构件。
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公开(公告)号：US07896369B2
公开(公告)日：2011-03-01
申请号：US12025416
申请日：2008-02-04
Applicant: Neil James Tomlin , Michael Brannigan
Inventor： Neil James Tomlin , Michael Brannigan
CPC classification number: B60G9/00 , B60G11/27 , B60G2200/314 , B60G2202/1524 , B60G2204/126 , B60G2204/128 , B60G2204/143 , B60G2204/1482 , B60G2204/4306 , B60G2206/121 , B60G2206/15 , B60G2206/601 , B60G2206/8101 , B60G2300/026
Abstract: A suspension system for supporting an axle and connected to a vehicle frame, including a pair of transversely spaced frame brackets mounted on and depending from the vehicle frame. Each of the frame brackets having one or more mounting points spaced along its perimeter for mounting of suspension components, such as shock absorbers, and having a protruding air spring attachment plate that extends inboard toward the center of the vehicle frame. The suspension system also includes a first pair of air springs, the upper portions of which are mounted to the air spring attachment plates of the frame brackets. The lower portions of the air springs are mounted to suspension arm. The suspension system includes a second pair of air springs that are longitudinally separated from the first pair of air springs and that are connected to the suspension arm assemblies and to the frame. A pair of shock absorbers is connected at their lowest point to the suspension arm assemblies and at their highest point to a mounting point on the frame brackets. The suspension arm assemblies are coupled to and support the axle. The suspension system also includes a torque box coupled to the vehicle frame and the axle.
Abstract translation: 一种用于支撑轴并连接到车架的悬架系统，包括安装在车架上并与车架相连的一对横向隔开的框架支架。 每个框架支架具有沿其周边间隔开的一个或多个安装点，用于安装诸如减震器的悬挂部件，并且具有朝向车辆框架的中心向内延伸的突出的空气弹簧附接板。 悬挂系统还包括第一对空气弹簧，其上部安装到框架支架的空气弹簧附接板上。 空气弹簧的下部安装到悬臂上。 悬挂系统包括第二对空气弹簧，其与第一对空气弹簧纵向分离并且连接到悬架臂组件和框架。 一对减震器在其最低点处连接到悬架臂组件，并将其最高点连接到框架支架上的安装点。 悬架臂组件联接并支撑轴。 悬挂系统还包括联接到车架和车轴的扭矩箱。
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公开(公告)号：USD624465S1
公开(公告)日：2010-09-28
申请号：US29339134
申请日：2009-06-24
Applicant: Shawn D. Noble , Michael P. Robinson , Ashley T. Dudding , Michael Brannigan , Christopher W. Forrest
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公开(公告)号：US20060290090A1
公开(公告)日：2006-12-28
申请号：US11375747
申请日：2006-03-15
Applicant: Nathan Leden , Richard Holum , Richard Vogler , Michael Brannigan , Ashley Dudding
Inventor： Nathan Leden , Richard Holum , Richard Vogler , Michael Brannigan , Ashley Dudding
IPC: B60G3/18
CPC classification number: B60G9/003 , B60G11/27 , B60G2200/31 , B60G2200/345 , B60G2202/152 , B60G2204/148 , B60G2204/43 , B60G2204/4306
Abstract: The invention is directed to vehicle suspension systems and components thereof including attachment devices for mounting an axle alignment and/or load reacting mechanism to an axle. Disclosed herein are axle towers used for connecting a torque box to an axle. The axle tower of the present invention can include one or more features to absorb and disperse loads to the axle. The axle tower has a more contoured or curved edge on the side plate that experiences a compressive force than a similar edge on the side plate that experiences a tensile force. Furthermore, the axle tower has appendages that extend out from the side plates providing a large footprint on the axle housing. At least one of the appendages extending from the side plate experiencing a compressive force has a curved or radiused corner. Also, the axle towers include an inner plate having an off-centered slot where the troque box connects. The off-centered slot provides additional material to absorb the compressive force experienced on one side of the inner plate.
Abstract translation: 本发明涉及车辆悬架系统及其部件，其包括用于将轴对准和/或负载反作用机构安装到轴上的附接装置。 这里公开了用于将扭矩箱连接到轴的轴塔。 本发明的轴塔可以包括吸收和分散负载到轴的一个或多个特征。 轴塔在侧板上具有更加轮廓或弯曲的边缘，其经受比侧板上经受张力的相似边缘的压缩力。 此外，轴塔具有从侧板延伸的附件，在轴壳体上提供大的占地面积。 从经受压缩力的侧板延伸的附属件中的至少一个具有弯曲或圆角。 此外，轴塔还包括一个具有偏心槽的内板，其中该套筒连接在一起。 偏心槽提供额外的材料以吸收在内板一侧所经历的压缩力。
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公开(公告)号：US06641156B1
公开(公告)日：2003-11-04
申请号：US09535668
申请日：2000-02-22
Applicant: Serge A. Barlas , Michael Brannigan
Inventor： Serge A. Barlas , Michael Brannigan
IPC: B60G1112
CPC classification number: B60G9/00 , B60G9/003 , B60G11/113 , B60G11/465 , B60G2200/31 , B60G2202/112 , B60G2202/412 , B60G2204/121 , B60G2204/148 , B60G2204/4306 , B60G2206/30 , B60G2206/8201
Abstract: An axle connection device designed to be welded to an axle housing to permit a vehicle suspension system to be connected to the axle housing is disclosed. The device includes a generally flat baseplate having curvilinear ends separated by a relatively long and narrow waist. Each end includes a curvilinear side rim and two rounded corners from which longitudinally extending edges positioned on opposite sides of the device smoothly taper towards the waist. The device also includes a generally horizontally projecting plane having a waist aligned with the waist of the baseplate to divide the plane into two distinct portions. The plane also has two supporting sidewalls. Both sidewalls extend from just inside the rounded corners of a respective end of the baseplate and taper towards associated corners of the horizontally projecting plane. Each portion of the plane includes a generally rounded boss extending from the plane. A slot extending from the intersection of the baseplate and the plane is incorporated in each boss to allow a connection bolt to pass through the device. The construction of the device permits it to accommodate varying pinion angles and axle housing mismatch. The preferred method of welding the axle connection device to the axle housing is also disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种轴连接装置，其被设计成焊接到轴壳体以允许车辆悬架系统连接到车轴壳体。 该装置包括具有由相对较长而窄的腰部分开的曲线端部的大致平坦的基板。 每个端部包括曲线侧边缘和两个圆角，位于设备的相对侧上的纵向延伸边缘从该边缘朝向腰部平滑地渐缩。 该装置还包括大致水平突出的平面，其具有与基板的腰部对准的腰部，以将平面分成两个不同的部分。 该平面还有两个支撑侧壁。 两个侧壁从基板的相应端部的圆角的正好内侧延伸并且朝向水平投影平面的相关角部逐渐变细。 平面的每个部分包括从平面延伸的大致圆形的凸起。 从基板和平面的交叉点延伸的槽被并入每个凸台中，以允许连接螺栓穿过该装置。 该装置的结构允许其适应不同的小齿轮角度和轴壳体不匹配。 还公开了将轴连接装置焊接到车轴壳体的优选方法。
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公开(公告)号：US20110127746A1
公开(公告)日：2011-06-02
申请号：US12858830
申请日：2010-08-18
Applicant: Richard Gregory Vogler , Michael Brannigan , Ashley Thomas Dudding , Christopher Wayne Forrest
Inventor： Richard Gregory Vogler , Michael Brannigan , Ashley Thomas Dudding , Christopher Wayne Forrest
CPC classification number: F16F1/3842 , F16F1/3863 , F16F2226/045 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T403/32737 , Y10T403/455 , Y10T403/4949 , Y10T403/4966 , Y10T403/7061
Abstract: A lightweight heavy duty bushing assembly for use in a vehicle suspension system and being low cost and having a high assembly tolerance is disclosed. A metal bar pin is press fit into a bushing formed from a metal sleeve bonded to an elastomeric housing. The metal sleeve is deformable such that exact tolerances of the metal sleeve and the bar pin are not required. The metal bar pin has extended ends with a hole in each end for attachment of the metal bar pin to vehicle suspension components, mounting brackets, or to the vehicle frame.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆悬架系统并且成本低廉并且具有高组装公差的轻型重型衬套组件。 金属杆销被压配合到由金属套筒形成的衬套上，该衬套与弹性体壳体结合。 金属套筒是可变形的，从而不需要金属套管和杆销的精确公差。 金属杆销具有延伸端，每端具有孔，用于将金属杆销附接到车辆悬架部件，安装支架或车架上。
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公开(公告)号：US20140042724A1
公开(公告)日：2014-02-13
申请号：US13568612
申请日：2012-08-07
Applicant: Christopher J. Batsch , Michael Brannigan
Inventor： Christopher J. Batsch , Michael Brannigan
CPC classification number: B60G15/02 , B60G11/58 , B60G15/065 , B60G15/08 , B60G21/073 , B60G2202/152 , B60G2202/312 , B60G2202/314 , B60G2204/1242 , B60G2204/1262 , B60G2204/8304 , B60G2206/42 , F16F9/062 , Y10T137/0318
Abstract: A cylinder shock assembly comprising a damper with a first end, and a second end that extends into an air cylinder float. The damper has a rod positioned in the air cylinder float with one end positioned within a cavity of the damper and another end affixed to an end cap attached to the air cylinder float. A primary coil spring is positioned within the air cylinder float, wherein when a load applied to the cylinder shock assembly is increased, an end of the damper move towards the end cap compressing air within the air cylinder float, wherein as the load is increased the primary coil spring is compressed and the volume of air within the air cylinder decreases resulting in an increased air pressure, and wherein the air cylinder float is a solid member that does not expand as the air pressure within increases during compression.
Abstract translation: 一种气缸冲击组件，包括具有第一端的阻尼器和延伸到气缸浮子中的第二端。 阻尼器具有定位在气缸浮子中的杆，其一端位于阻尼器的空腔内，另一端固定到附接到气缸浮子的端盖上。 初级螺旋弹簧定位在气缸浮子内，其中当施加到气缸冲击组件的负载增加时，阻尼器的端部朝向端盖移动，压缩气缸浮子内的空气，其中当负载增加时， 原始螺旋弹簧被压缩，气缸内的空气体积减小，导致空气压力增加，并且其中气缸浮子是在压缩期间空气压力增加时不膨胀的实心构件。
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公开(公告)号：US08192106B2
公开(公告)日：2012-06-05
申请号：US12858830
申请日：2010-08-18
Applicant: Richard Gregory Vogler , Michael Brannigan , Ashley Thomas Dudding , Christopher Wayne Forrest
Inventor： Richard Gregory Vogler , Michael Brannigan , Ashley Thomas Dudding , Christopher Wayne Forrest
IPC: F16D1/072
CPC classification number: F16F1/3842 , F16F1/3863 , F16F2226/045 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T403/32737 , Y10T403/455 , Y10T403/4949 , Y10T403/4966 , Y10T403/7061
Abstract: A lightweight heavy duty bushing assembly for use in a vehicle suspension system and being low cost and having a high assembly tolerance is disclosed. A metal bar pin is press fit into a bushing formed from a metal sleeve bonded to an elastomeric housing. The metal sleeve is deformable such that exact tolerances of the metal sleeve and the bar pin are not required. The metal bar pin has extended ends with a hole in each end for attachment of the metal bar pin to vehicle suspension components, mounting brackets, or to the vehicle frame.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆悬架系统并且成本低廉并且具有高组装公差的轻型重型衬套组件。 金属杆销被压配合到由金属套筒形成的衬套上，该衬套与弹性体壳体结合。 金属套筒是可变形的，从而不需要金属套管和杆销的精确公差。 金属杆销具有延伸端，每端具有孔，用于将金属杆销附接到车辆悬架部件，安装支架或车架上。
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公开(公告)号：US07926836B2
公开(公告)日：2011-04-19
申请号：US12045069
申请日：2008-03-10
Applicant: Shawn David Noble , Ashley Thomas Dudding , Christopher Wayne Forrest , Michael Brannigan , John Wayne Stuart , Michael Patrick Robinson
Inventor： Shawn David Noble , Ashley Thomas Dudding , Christopher Wayne Forrest , Michael Brannigan , John Wayne Stuart , Michael Patrick Robinson
CPC classification number: B60G11/22 , B60G5/02 , B60G2200/30 , B60G2202/14 , F16F1/40 , F16F1/50 , F16F3/087
Abstract: An elastomeric spring suspension is described for supporting a longitudinally extending vehicle frame rail above first and second axles forming a tandem axle configuration. The suspension includes a frame hanger assembly mounted to the vehicle frame rail. The frame hanger assembly has two full spring modules, each of which includes two elastomeric shear springs, an elastomeric progressive spring rate load cushion having a pyramidal shape with a flattened top surface and a spring mount for mounting the springs. A saddle assembly is connected to the spring mount, and an equalizing beam is connected to the saddle assembly and further connected to the axles. The spring rate for the suspension increases almost linearly as a function of sprung load, resembling a pneumatic suspension. Accordingly, the suspension exhibits excellent ride quality, without sacrificing roll stability.
Abstract translation: 描述了弹性体弹簧悬架，用于支撑形成串联轴构造的第一和第二轴之上的纵向延伸的车架轨道。 悬架包括安装到车架轨道的框架悬挂器组件。 框架悬挂器组件具有两个完整的弹簧模块，每个弹簧模块包括两个弹性剪切弹簧，弹性渐进弹簧载荷缓冲垫，其具有平坦顶面的锥体形状和用于安装弹簧的弹簧座。 鞍座组件连接到弹簧座，并且平衡梁连接到鞍座组件并进一步连接到轴。 悬挂弹簧的弹簧刚度随弹簧载荷的作用几乎线性增加，类似气动悬架。 因此，悬架表现出优异的行驶质量，而不牺牲辊稳定性。
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公开(公告)号：US20090194963A1
公开(公告)日：2009-08-06
申请号：US12025416
申请日：2008-02-04
Applicant: Neil James Tomlin , Michael Brannigan
Inventor： Neil James Tomlin , Michael Brannigan
IPC: B60G9/02
CPC classification number: B60G9/00 , B60G11/27 , B60G2200/314 , B60G2202/1524 , B60G2204/126 , B60G2204/128 , B60G2204/143 , B60G2204/1482 , B60G2204/4306 , B60G2206/121 , B60G2206/15 , B60G2206/601 , B60G2206/8101 , B60G2300/026
Abstract: A suspension system for supporting an axle and connected to a vehicle frame, including a pair of transversely spaced frame brackets mounted on and depending from the vehicle frame. Each of the frame brackets having one or more mounting points spaced along its perimeter for mounting of suspension components, such as shock absorbers, and having a protruding air spring attachment plate that extends inboard toward the center of the vehicle frame. The suspension system also includes a first pair of air springs, the upper portions of which are mounted to the air spring attachment plates of the frame brackets. The lower portions of the air springs are mounted to suspension arm. The suspension system includes a second pair of air springs that are longitudinally separated from the first pair of air springs and that are connected to the suspension arm assemblies and to the frame. A pair of shock absorbers is connected at their lowest point to the suspension arm assemblies and at their highest point to a mounting point on the frame brackets. The suspension arm assemblies are coupled to and support the axle. The suspension system also includes a torque box coupled to the vehicle frame and the axle.
Abstract translation: 一种用于支撑轴并连接到车架的悬架系统，包括安装在车架上并与车架相连的一对横向隔开的框架支架。 每个框架支架具有沿其周边间隔开的一个或多个安装点，用于安装诸如减震器的悬挂部件，并且具有朝向车辆框架的中心向内延伸的突出的空气弹簧附接板。 悬挂系统还包括第一对空气弹簧，其上部安装到框架支架的空气弹簧附接板上。 空气弹簧的下部安装到悬臂上。 悬挂系统包括第二对空气弹簧，其与第一对空气弹簧纵向分离并且连接到悬架臂组件和框架。 一对减震器在其最低点处连接到悬架臂组件，并将其最高点连接到框架支架上的安装点。 悬架臂组件联接并支撑轴。 悬挂系统还包括联接到车架和车轴的扭矩箱。
