NZ509998A - Vehicle suspension with linked air bags - Google Patents

Vehicle suspension with linked air bags

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Publication number
NZ509998A
NZ509998A NZ509998A NZ50999899A NZ509998A NZ 509998 A NZ509998 A NZ 509998A NZ 509998 A NZ509998 A NZ 509998A NZ 50999899 A NZ50999899 A NZ 50999899A NZ 509998 A NZ509998 A NZ 509998A
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New Zealand
Prior art keywords
air
vehicle
flow
suspension system
rate
Prior art date
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NZ509998A
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English (en)
Inventor
William Arthur Haire
Original Assignee
William Arthur Haire
Angela Kate Haire
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Publication date
Priority claimed from AUPP4916A external-priority patent/AUPP491698A0/en
Priority claimed from AUPP5450A external-priority patent/AUPP545098A0/en
Priority claimed from AUPP9076A external-priority patent/AUPP907699A0/en
Application filed by William Arthur Haire, Angela Kate Haire filed Critical William Arthur Haire
Publication of NZ509998A publication Critical patent/NZ509998A/en

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Classifications

    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G21/00Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
    • B60G21/02Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected
    • B60G21/06Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected fluid
    • B60G21/067Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected fluid between wheels on different axles on the same side of the vehicle, i.e. the left or the right side
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G11/00Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location or kind of springs
    • B60G11/26Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs
    • B60G11/30Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs having pressure fluid accumulator therefor, e.g. accumulator arranged in vehicle frame
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G17/00Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load
    • B60G17/02Spring characteristics, e.g. mechanical springs and mechanical adjusting means
    • B60G17/04Spring characteristics, e.g. mechanical springs and mechanical adjusting means fluid spring characteristics
    • B60G17/052Pneumatic spring characteristics
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G17/00Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load
    • B60G17/02Spring characteristics, e.g. mechanical springs and mechanical adjusting means
    • B60G17/04Spring characteristics, e.g. mechanical springs and mechanical adjusting means fluid spring characteristics
    • B60G17/052Pneumatic spring characteristics
    • B60G17/0523Regulating distributors or valves for pneumatic springs
    • B60G17/0525Height adjusting or levelling valves
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G21/00Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
    • B60G21/02Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected
    • B60G21/06Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected fluid
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2200/00Indexing codes relating to suspension types
    • B60G2200/30Rigid axle suspensions
    • B60G2200/31Rigid axle suspensions with two trailing arms rigidly connected to the axle
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2202/00Indexing codes relating to the type of spring, damper or actuator
    • B60G2202/10Type of spring
    • B60G2202/15Fluid spring
    • B60G2202/152Pneumatic spring
    • B60G2202/1524Pneumatic spring with two air springs per wheel, arranged before and after the wheel axis
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2204/00Indexing codes related to suspensions per se or to auxiliary parts
    • B60G2204/80Interactive suspensions; arrangement affecting more than one suspension unit
    • B60G2204/81Interactive suspensions; arrangement affecting more than one suspension unit front and rear unit
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2204/00Indexing codes related to suspensions per se or to auxiliary parts
    • B60G2204/80Interactive suspensions; arrangement affecting more than one suspension unit
    • B60G2204/82Interactive suspensions; arrangement affecting more than one suspension unit left and right unit on same axle
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2204/00Indexing codes related to suspensions per se or to auxiliary parts
    • B60G2204/80Interactive suspensions; arrangement affecting more than one suspension unit
    • B60G2204/83Type of interconnection
    • B60G2204/8304Type of interconnection using a fluid
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2400/00Indexing codes relating to detected, measured or calculated conditions or factors
    • B60G2400/60Load
    • B60G2400/61Load distribution
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2500/00Indexing codes relating to the regulated action or device
    • B60G2500/30Height or ground clearance

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
NZ509998A 1998-07-29 1999-07-29 Vehicle suspension with linked air bags NZ509998A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AUPP4916A AUPP491698A0 (en) 1998-07-29 1998-07-29 Improvements in vehicles suspension
AUPP5450A AUPP545098A0 (en) 1998-08-25 1998-08-25 Improvements in vehicles suspension
AUPP9076A AUPP907699A0 (en) 1999-03-09 1999-03-09 Improvements in vehicles' suspension
PCT/AU1999/000605 WO2000006400A1 (en) 1998-07-29 1999-07-29 Vehicle suspension with linked air bags

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NZ509998A true NZ509998A (en) 2003-07-25

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NZ509998A NZ509998A (en) 1998-07-29 1999-07-29 Vehicle suspension with linked air bags

Country Status (9)

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EP (1) EP1102687B1 (enExample)
JP (1) JP4424852B2 (enExample)
AT (1) ATE402832T1 (enExample)
CA (1) CA2338148C (enExample)
DE (1) DE69939218D1 (enExample)
ES (1) ES2312211T3 (enExample)
NZ (1) NZ509998A (enExample)
PT (1) PT1102687E (enExample)
WO (1) WO2000006400A1 (enExample)

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CN107471947A (zh) * 2017-07-21 2017-12-15 上海科曼车辆部件系统股份有限公司 轻型美式结构半挂车空气悬架系统

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DE69939218D1 (de) 2008-09-11
EP1102687B1 (en) 2008-07-30
JP2002521265A (ja) 2002-07-16
EP1102687A4 (en) 2005-10-26
JP4424852B2 (ja) 2010-03-03
CA2338148A1 (en) 2000-02-10
CA2338148C (en) 2007-09-11
ATE402832T1 (de) 2008-08-15
PT1102687E (pt) 2008-11-04
EP1102687A1 (en) 2001-05-30
WO2000006400A1 (en) 2000-02-10
ES2312211T3 (es) 2009-02-16

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