公开(公告)号：US20180334009A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US15979665

申请日：2018-05-15

Applicant: Dallas Smith Corp.

Inventor： Judson Smith ,  Virgil R. Dutton

IPC: B60G17/02 ,  B60G11/04 ,  B60G11/10 ,  B60G11/12

CPC classification number: B60G17/023 ,  B60G11/04 ,  B60G11/10 ,  B60G11/12 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/61 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B62D65/12

Abstract: Disclosed is a variable length shackle assembly that includes a first frame member that includes a vehicle frame mount and a rail support and a second frame member that includes a leaf spring mount and a guide rail that cooperates with the rail support to permit the first frame member to move linearly relative to the second frame member while resisting non-linear movement and a biasing member such as a spring that connects that first frame member to the second frame member.

公开(公告)号：US20170334262A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15604216

申请日：2017-05-24

Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute

Inventor： Jerry L. Durham ,  Gaymon M. Davis ,  Kurt R. Ramsey ,  Mark J. Soper ,  Michael Perry ,  Arthur A. Horinek ,  Kevin A. Chilcote

IPC: B60G17/02

CPC classification number: B60G17/023 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2202/43 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/4232 ,  B60G2204/47 ,  B60G2204/61 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2300/024 ,  B60G2300/026 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2800/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lowering the height of a wheeled vehicle for cargo height constraints during transportation. The rear leaf spring shackle on each side of the vehicle is connected to a sliding frame mount. In the transport configuration, fasteners are removed from the sliding frame mount, and the mount slides forward, rotating the rear leaf spring shackle from a near vertical to a near horizontal position, effectively lowering the height of the vehicle. To return the vehicle to the ride configuration, a screw jack member is attached to the sliding frame mount and a rear attachment point on the vehicle, pulling the sliding frame mount back, aligning attachment points of the mount with the frame member in the original position. The fasteners are reinstalled to lock the sliding frame mount into the ride configuration.

公开(公告)号：US08919795B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US12449444

申请日：2008-02-07

Applicant: James Andrew Juriga

Inventor： James Andrew Juriga

IPC: B60G11/06 ,  B60G11/04 ,  B60G17/027 ,  B60G11/113 ,  B60G11/36 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G11/46 ,  B60G17/02 ,  B60G11/12

CPC classification number: B60G11/36 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G11/04 ,  B60G11/06 ,  B60G11/113 ,  B60G11/12 ,  B60G11/465 ,  B60G17/023 ,  B60G17/0272 ,  B60G17/0275 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/421 ,  B60G2204/4502 ,  B60G2500/30

Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle having a chassis rail and a longitudinal axle arranged substantially orthogonal thereto. The vehicle suspension has a primary spring, which may be a leaf spring having a first end for pivotally coupling to the chassis of the vehicle at a first primary pivot coupling, and a distal second end for pivotally coupling to the chassis of the vehicle at a second primary pivot coupling. The primary spring can be a coil spring. A secondary leaf spring has a first end for pivotally coupling to the chassis of the vehicle at a secondary pivot coupling, and a second end for coupling to the axle. The longitudinal configuration of the secondary leaf spring is arranged to be angularly displaced with respect to the longitudinal configuration of the primary leaf spring. The first primary pivot coupling and the secondary pivot coupling are arranged to be substantially coplanar.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的悬架，其具有底盘导轨和与其基本正交的纵轴。 车辆悬架具有主弹簧，其可以是板簧，其具有第一端，用于在第一主枢轴联接器处可枢转地联接到车辆的底架，以及远端第二端，用于在一个或多个第一主枢轴联接到车辆的底盘 第二主枢轴联轴器。 主弹簧可以是螺旋弹簧。 次级板簧具有第一端，用于在副枢转联接器处枢转地联接到车辆的底盘，以及用于联接到车轴的第二端。 次级板簧的纵向构造被布置成相对于主板簧的纵向构造成角度位移。 第一主枢轴联轴器和次枢轴联接器被布置成基本共面。

公开(公告)号：US20140361504A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14345358

申请日：2012-10-01

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, GmbH

Inventor： Jean Khoury

IPC: B60G17/00 ,  B62D17/00

CPC classification number: B60G17/00 ,  B60B35/004 ,  B60B2900/325 ,  B60G11/02 ,  B60G17/023 ,  B60G2202/11 ,  B60G2204/61 ,  B60Y2200/142 ,  B62D17/00

Abstract: An axle adjustment for axles of utility vehicles includes a frame unit, an eccentric element, and an adjustment unit, wherein the eccentric element has a first contour engageable by a select one of the frame unit and the adjustment unit, and the eccentric element) has a second contour engageable by the other of the frame unit and the adjustment unit, wherein the first contour is arranged eccentric to the second contour, and wherein the frame unit and the adjustment unit are secured in a predetermined position in an adjustment direction and supported pivotably relative to each other by setting a certain angle of twist of the eccentric element.

Abstract translation: 用于多用途车辆的车轴的轴调节包括框架单元，偏心元件和调节单元，其中偏心元件具有可由框架单元和调节单元中的选择一个与偏心元件接合的第一轮廓）具有 所述第二轮廓可由所述框架单元和所述调整单元中的另一个啮合，其中所述第一轮廓布置为偏心于所述第二轮廓，并且其中所述框架单元和所述调节单元被固定在调节方向上的预定位置并且可枢转地支撑 通过设定偏心元件的一定的扭转角度来相对于彼此。

公开(公告)号：US20140131972A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14159910

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: RASSINI FRENOS, S.A. de C.V.

Inventor： James Andrew Juriga

IPC: B60G11/10

CPC classification number: B60G11/10 ,  B60G5/047 ,  B60G11/113 ,  B60G11/12 ,  B60G17/023 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/1482 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/4502

Abstract: A vehicle drive arrangement for a vehicle of the type having differential power transmission arrangement that converts the rotatory motion of the rotatory power shaft to rotatory motion of first and second drive shafts disposed substantially orthogonal the rotatory power shaft. Primary leaf springs are each coupled at their respective centers to respective drive shafts by pivotal arrangements. The first and second primary springs may include helical springs that are used in place of, or in combination with, the primary leaf springs. Secondary leaf springs may be splayed and therefore need not be arranged parallel to the primary leaf springs. Control over vehicle kinematics is enhanced by configuring the resilience of a fulcrum bumper using resilient, rheological, or active systems. An active system will control vehicle height while stationary to facilitate loading and unloading of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有差动传动装置的车辆的车辆驱动装置，其将旋转动力轴的旋转运动转换为基本上与旋转动力轴正交设置的第一和第二驱动轴的旋转运动。 主要板簧各自的中心通过关键布置与相应的驱动轴相连。 第一和第二主弹簧可以包括螺旋弹簧，其用于代替主弹簧或与主弹簧组合使用。 可以显示次级板簧，因此不需要平行于主板簧布置。 通过使用弹性，流变或主动系统配置支点缓冲器的弹性来增强对车辆运动学的控制。 主动系统将在静止时控制车辆高度以便于车辆的装载和卸载。

公开(公告)号：US08668215B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US12308481

申请日：2007-06-18

Applicant: James Andrew Juriga

Inventor： James Andrew Juriga

IPC: B60G11/10 ,  B60G11/04 ,  B60G17/02

CPC classification number: B60G11/10 ,  B60G5/047 ,  B60G11/113 ,  B60G11/12 ,  B60G17/023 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/1482 ,  B60G2204/4306 ,  B60G2204/4502

Abstract: A vehicle drive arrangement for a vehicle of the type having differential power transmission arrangement that converts the rotatory motion of the rotatory power shaft to rotatory motion of first and second drive shafts disposed substantially orthogonal the rotatory power shaft. Primary leaf springs are each coupled at their respective centers to respective drive shafts by pivotal arrangements. The first and second primary springs may include helical springs that are used in place of, or in combination with, the primary leaf springs. Secondary leaf springs may be splayed and therefore need not be arranged parallel to the primary leaf springs. Control over vehicle kinematics is enhanced by configuring the resilience of a fulcrum bumper using resilient, rheological, or active systems. An active system will control vehicle height while stationary to facilitate loading and unloading of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有差动传动装置的车辆的车辆驱动装置，其将旋转动力轴的旋转运动转换为基本上与旋转动力轴正交设置的第一和第二驱动轴的旋转运动。 主要板簧各自的中心通过关键布置与相应的驱动轴相连。 第一和第二主弹簧可以包括螺旋弹簧，其用于代替主弹簧或与主弹簧组合使用。 可以显示次级板簧，因此不需要平行于主板簧布置。 通过使用弹性，流变或主动系统配置支点缓冲器的弹性来增强对车辆运动学的控制。 主动系统将在静止时控制车辆高度以便于车辆的装载和卸载。

公开(公告)号：US20130062855A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US12449444

申请日：2008-02-07

Applicant: James Andrew Juriga

Inventor： James Andrew Juriga

IPC: B60G11/04

CPC classification number: B60G11/36 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G11/04 ,  B60G11/06 ,  B60G11/113 ,  B60G11/12 ,  B60G11/465 ,  B60G17/023 ,  B60G17/0272 ,  B60G17/0275 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/421 ,  B60G2204/4502 ,  B60G2500/30

Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle having a chassis rail and a longitudinal axle arranged substantially orthogonal thereto. The vehicle suspension has a primary spring, which may be a leaf spring having a first end for pivotally coupling to the chassis of the vehicle at a first primary pivot coupling, and a distal second end for pivotally coupling to the chassis of the vehicle at a second primary pivot coupling. The primary spring can be a coil spring. A secondary leaf spring has a first end for pivotally coupling to the chassis of the vehicle at a secondary pivot coupling, and a second end for coupling to the axle. The longitudinal configuration of the secondary leaf spring is arranged to be angularly displaced with respect to the longitudinal configuration of the primary leaf spring. The first primary pivot coupling and the secondary pivot coupling are arranged to be substantially coplanar.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的悬架，其具有底盘导轨和与其基本正交的纵轴。 车辆悬架具有主弹簧，其可以是板簧，其具有第一端，用于在第一主枢轴联接器处可枢转地联接到车辆的底架，以及远端第二端，用于在一个或多个第一主枢轴联接到车辆的底盘 第二主枢轴联轴器。 主弹簧可以是螺旋弹簧。 次级板簧具有第一端，用于在副枢转联接器处枢转地联接到车辆的底盘，以及用于联接到车轴的第二端。 次级板簧的纵向构造被布置成相对于主板簧的纵向构造成角度位移。 第一主枢轴联轴器和次枢轴联接器被布置成基本共面。

公开(公告)号：US20120161411A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13338299

申请日：2011-12-28

Applicant: Dirk EHRLICH ,  Richard STARCK ,  Veit HELD

Inventor： Dirk EHRLICH ,  Richard STARCK ,  Veit HELD

IPC: B60G11/02

CPC classification number: B60G11/08 ,  B60G11/10 ,  B60G17/023 ,  B60G17/0275 ,  B60G21/053 ,  B60G2202/114 ,  B60G2202/412 ,  B60G2202/413 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/127 ,  B60G2500/20

Abstract: A vehicle, such as a passenger car, is provided with a vehicle frame having a leaf spring element for the spring suspension of the vehicle, which is mounted on the vehicle frame with two bearing points, which are designed in a manner to adjustably set a spring rate and/or a standing height of the leaf spring element. The leaf spring element is mounted on a frame of the vehicle with the two bearing points and the bearing points are designed adjustable for setting a spring rate and/or a standing height of the leaf spring element.

Abstract translation: 诸如乘用车的车辆设置有车架，该车架具有用于车辆的弹簧悬架的板簧元件，其安装在具有两个支承点的车架上，该两个支承点被设计成可调节地设定 弹簧刚度和/或立柱高度。 板簧元件安装在具有两个支承点的车辆框架上，并且轴承点被设计为可调节的，用于设定弹簧元件的弹簧刚度和/或立柱高度。

公开(公告)号：US20100320658A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12765348

申请日：2010-04-22

Applicant: Andreas MUELLER ,  Harold Schana

Inventor： Andreas MUELLER ,  Harold Schana

IPC: F16F3/00

CPC classification number: F16F1/22 ,  B60G11/36 ,  B60G17/023 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2202/122 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/124 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/61 ,  B60G2206/428 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  F16F3/02

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for changing a spring characteristic, which includes at least one tension and/or compression spring for changing the spring rate of a leaf spring to which the apparatus can be connected, wherein a mounting device for mounting the tension and/or compression spring on the leaf spring is connected to a first end of the tension and/or compression spring.It is provided that the apparatus (3) furthermore includes at least one spiral spring (200) for additionally controlling the leaf spring rate and an attachment device (220) for mechanical attachment of the spiral spring (200) to the leaf spring (10) and variable adjustment of the spacing (212) between at least one spiral spring section (214) and the leaf spring (10), wherein the spiral spring (200) is mechanically connected to the second end of the tension and/or compression spring (100).The invention also relates to a spring assembly, which includes at least one leaf spring (10) and an attached apparatus (3) according to the invention for changing a leaf spring characteristic, as well as a motor vehicle, in particular a van or a bus, which includes at least one spring assembly according to the invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于改变弹簧特性的装置，其包括至少一个张力和/或压缩弹簧，用于改变该装置可以连接的板簧的弹簧刚度，其中安装装置用于安装张力和/ 或片簧上的压缩弹簧连接到张力和/或压缩弹簧的第一端。 设备（3）还包括至少一个用于另外控制板簧弹簧的螺旋弹簧（200）和用于将螺旋弹簧（200）机械连接到板簧（10）的附接装置（220） 以及可变调节至少一个螺旋弹簧部分（214）和板簧（10）之间的间隔（212），其中螺旋弹簧（200）机械连接到张力和/或压缩弹簧的第二端 100）。 本发明还涉及一种弹簧组件，其包括至少一个板簧（10）和根据本发明的用于改变板簧特性的附接装置（3），以及机动车辆，特别是厢式货车或 总线，其包括根据本发明的至少一个弹簧组件。

公开(公告)号：US07229088B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US10914978

申请日：2004-08-10

Applicant: Ashley Thomas Dudding ,  Gonzalo Luna Astudillo ,  Jerome Lim Cortez

Inventor： Ashley Thomas Dudding ,  Gonzalo Luna Astudillo ,  Jerome Lim Cortez

IPC: B60G1/00

CPC classification number: B60G7/04 ,  B60G11/12 ,  B60G11/465 ,  B60G17/023 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2204/126 ,  B60G2204/129 ,  B60G2204/4104 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B60G2204/45 ,  B60G2206/428 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/91 ,  F16F1/368

Abstract: A shackle assembly is shown to include a shackle bracket, wear pads, a shackle stop, shackle plates and elastomer bushings. The shackle bracket includes legs forming portions thereof, which serve as contact surfaces for the wear pads and the shackle plates. By providing conical and lateral stiffness, the shackle bracket legs allow for the use of a more versatile elastomer bushing. The elastomer bushing preferably includes voids vertically separated with respect to each other and the elastomer layer preferably is in the form of a bowtie-shaped configuration, which enhances vertical, conical and torsional performance. A first redundancy feature is in the form of a shackle stop secured between the shackle plates. The shackle stop provides longitudinal control of the axle in the event the opposite limb of the leaf spring is broken, the vehicle is generally traveling in a given direction and the vehicle is subject to deceleration. A second redundancy feature is in the form of fingers forming portions of the shackle plates, which provides longitudinal control of the axle under the same conditions, but when the vehicle is generally traveling in an opposite direction. The redundancy features are activated under other conditions as well.

Abstract translation: 卸扣组件显示为包括卸扣支架，耐磨垫，卸扣止动件，卸扣板和弹性衬套。 钩环支架包括形成其部分的腿部，其用作磨损垫和钩环板的接触表面。 通过提供锥形和侧向刚度，钩环支架腿允许使用更通用的弹性体衬套。 弹性体衬套优选地包括相对于彼此垂直分离的空隙，并且弹性体层优选地是弓形构型的形式，其增强垂直，锥形和扭转性能。 第一冗余特征是固定在钩环板之间的止动挡块的形式。 如果板簧的相对肢体断裂，车辆通常沿给定的方向行进，并且车辆受到减速，则该止动止挡提供轴的纵向控制。 第二冗余特征是形成钩环板的部分的手指的形式，其在相同条件下提供轴的纵向控制，但是当车辆通常沿相反方向行进时。 冗余功能也在其他条件下激活。