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USRE18177E
USRE18177E US18177DE USRE18177E US RE18177 E USRE18177 E US RE18177E US 18177D E US18177D E US 18177DE US RE18177 E USRE18177 E US RE18177E
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  • This invention relates to certain improvements in vehicle suspensions and particularly to an improved spring suspension for motor vehicles.
  • the object of the invention is to produce a spring suspension which will, in effect, permit the spring supported portions of the vehicle to substantially float along without vertical movement, rolling or pitching, while 1() the wheels follow the contour of the road surface and maintain therewith contact at all times.
  • Another object resides in the combination of means for connecting the various springs to the chassis, so that they can perform their desired functions eliminating side sway and heavy twisting strains in the frame and body, greatly reducing rolling, over-bounding, after-bounding and pitching, and also increasing the flexibility of the suspension under one wheel shocks.
  • the improved suspension comprises a combination of front and rear transverse load-bearing springs, preferably arranged at an angle to the vertical, and 00- operating front and rear longitudinal springs.
  • front and rear transverse springs each comprise preferably upper and lower semi-elliptical leaf spring members, mounted one above the other, being clamped at their intermediate portions and spaced apart by a substantially U-shaped strut, which forms, at the same time, a pivotal connection between the upper and lower spring members, said 646,977, filed June 21, 1923.
  • pivot point being preferably above the top spring to add to the stability of the vehicle, this same arrangement being used for both the front and rear transverse springs.
  • one pair is positioned in front of the front axle and the other behind the rear axle.
  • Both ends of the front and rear upper transverse spring members are connected to the chassis or vehicle frame by a roller and track arrangement, whereas the ends of the front and rear lower transverse spring members are supported by ball and socket joints, all of which is clearly shown in Figs. 3 and -l taken in conjunction with Figs. 6, 7 and 8.
  • transverse springs are in reality the load-bearing springs, but cooperating therewith and to prevent excessive lateral movement of the vehicle body or frame, there are provided longitudinal springs arranged similarly to the usual longitudinal springs, but in t e present instance, these springs, carrying only a small percentage of the load, are constructed preferably with only two leaves and the ends thereof have a rolling contact with the chassis or frame.
  • Fig. 1 is a view partly in section and partly in elevation, of the complete suspension, parts being broken away in order to show as large as possible the essential features of the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view similarly arranged, the transverse load-supporting springs, for the purpose of clearness in illustration, being shown vertically arranged and not at an angle to the vertical as they are in reality as shown in Fig. 1;
  • Figs. 3 and 4 are enlarged views of the front and rear transverse springs respectively, illustrating the means of connecting the ends of the different spring members to the chassis;
  • Fig. 5 is is an enlarged detail view, partly in elevation and partly in section, of the clamping pivotal bracket construction connecting the intermediate portions of each pair of front and rear transverse spring members, taken on lines 5-5 of Figs. 3 and 4;
  • Fig. 6 is an enlarged detail view, partly in section and partly in elevation, of the ball and socket connection for one end of the lower rear and front transverse spring members;
  • Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail view, partly in elevation of the ball and socket connection used on the other end of the lower rear and front transverse spring members;
  • Fig. 8 is an enlarged detail view of the roller connection provided on the opposite ends of the upper spring members of both the front and rear transverse springs;
  • Fig. 9 is a detail view of the preferred roller connection for the opposite ends of the rear lon itudinal springs and the after ends of the Front lon itudinal springs.
  • Fig. 10 shows the ormation of the end of the lower rear and front spring member where the double ball and socket joint is used.
  • 1 represents a frame of any improved construction supported upon front and rear axles 2 and 3 respectively.
  • the front transverse spring comprises an upper spring member 4 and a lower spring member 5, and similarly the rear transverse spring is constructed with an upper spring member 6 and a lower sprin member 7.
  • the intermediate portions 0 the respective spring members 4 and 5 and 6 and 7 are pivotally connected together and maintained in spaced relation by a substantially U-shaped strut or the like 8.
  • This strut in each instance, is rigidly connected to the lower transverse spring members 5 and 7 by a pair of U-bolts 9, suspended from outwardly extended ears or lugs 10 carried by the base of the strut 8, said bolts having their threaded ends passing through a clamping plate 11 and secured thereto by nuts 12, the setting up of these nuts completing and insuring the positive clamping of the leaves of the spring together and to the base of the strut.
  • a plate 13 Between the upper ends of the strut 8 is ivotally mounted a plate 13, a bolt 14 forming the necessary connection.
  • Cooperating with the plate 13 are two oppositely disposed U-bolts 15 equipped with nuts 16, rigidly securing the plate 13 to the intermediate portions of the upper front and rear transverse spring members.
  • both the front and rear upper transverse spring members 4 and 6 respectively are connected to the frame of chassis 1 by a roller and track construction of a similar type, so that the same description will suffice for all of these connections.
  • an upstanding U-shaped bracket 17 supporting a bolt 18 carrying a roller 19.
  • This roller is provided with a V- shaped circumferential groove 20 adapted to have a rolling contact with a rod or bolt 21 extending inwardly from the frame of the chassis, the inner end of said bolt being supported from the frame by a bracket member 22 (see Figs. 2, 3 and 4).
  • a yoke 23 To maintain the roller 20 in contact with the rod or track 21, there is provided a yoke 23, the legs of which extend down alongside of the upstanding arms of the bracket 17 and maintained in this position by the bolt 18. It is to be noted that adjoining the head of the bolt 18 there is a shoulder 24, maintaining a space between the head of the bolt and the adjacent arm of the bracket 17.
  • a thickened washer or bushing 25 is used, all of which is clearly shown in Fig. 8.
  • the yoke 23 is pivotally mounted and permitted to have a limited lateral movement in order to prevent binding thereof under a side thrust.
  • the bracket 17 is secured to the top leaf of the spring by a bolt 26 passing through the base of the bracket and spring leaf and secured by a nut 27, the base of the nut eugaging the underside of the top leaf of said spring, the second leaf of the spring being provided with an opening 28 slightly larger than the nut to permit this, and also to allow for the relative movements of the two leaves during the flexing of the spring.
  • the base of the bracket 17 is also provided with three lips 29, 30 and 31 bent downwardly over the end and sides respectively of the spring leaf, thus anchoring the bracket against rotation.
  • each of the lower spring members 5 and 7 of the front and rear transverse springs is connected to the front and rear axles 2 and 3 respectively, by ball and socket joints constructed as shown in Fig. 7.
  • This joint comprises a cylindrical housing 32 supported from the axle :2 by a bracket arm (see Fig. 1), provided with a bolt and nut securing means 31.
  • the lower end of the housing 32 is constructed with an inwardly ex tending annular rim or flange 35 supporting a ring-like member 36 provided with a spherical seat 37, for the reception of a semi-spherical head 38 carried by the upper end of the bolt or rod 39 secured at its lower end to the spring member Upon referring to Fig.
  • this lower end of the bolt 39 is provided with a shoulder 10 and a reduced threaded end 41, so that, in applying the nut 42, the lower leaf of the spring 5 will be secured between said shoulder and nut.
  • the second leaf of the spring cut away slightly around the bolt 39 as at 43 to permit the free sliding contact between these spring leaves during the flexing of the spring.
  • the upper peripheral surface of the housing 32 is threaded to receive an cxteriorly threaded plug or the like ii, for providing the necessary adjustments.
  • a recess 45 Centrally arranged in the inner face of the plug 44 is a recess 45 partially enclosing a ball 46, said ball being adapted to bear upon the upper face of the semi-spherical head 38 and maintain said head in proper engagement with its seat 37, at the same time permitting a rocking movement of the head on its seat without binding.
  • the proper adjustments for wear and the like is obtained by a screwing or unscrewing as the case might be. of the plug -14.
  • the upper face of the plug being provided with intersecting grooves for the reception of a cotter pin or the like 48, whereby said plug can be locked in its properly adjusted position in an obvious manner.
  • the lower outer edge of the housing 32 is formed with an annular groove 49 for clamping therein. by a splitring or the like 50, the upper edge of an oilproof bellows-like member :31. the lower end of said member being secured about the lower end of the bolt 39 as clearly shown in Fig-IT.
  • An oil cup 52 provides the necessary means for lubricating the ball and socket joint.
  • each of the lower spring members 5 and 7 of the transverse springs is secured by a double ball and socket joint forming substantially a universal joint, the same being shown in detail in Fig. 6.
  • This joint comprises upper and lower cylindrical housings 55 and 56 respectively. Similar to the construction shown in Fig. 7 the inner ends of the said housings are formed with inwardly projecting annular shoulders or flanges 57 and 58 for receiving ring-like bearing members 59 and 60 provided with spherical seats 61 and 62 for cooperation with semi-spherical heads 63 and 64 carried at each end of the bolt 65, the lower semi-spherical head 64 being removable for the purpose of assembly and normally held in operative position by a nut or similar fastening 66.
  • the inner periphery of the outer ends of the housings 55 and 56 are provhled with threads for the reception of adjusting plugs 67 and 68, maintained in their adjusted positions by a locking pin and groove arrangement previously described in connection with Fig. 7.
  • the upper screw plug 67 is formed with a recess 69 partially enclosing a ball 70 providing antifrictional single point contact with the upper flat portion of the semi-spherical head 63.
  • the lower end of the bolt 65 is rounded. as at 71 in order to prevent binding with the inner face oi the plug 68 under working conditious.
  • Both semi-spherical ends of the bolt 65 of this joint are lubricated. through an oil-cup 72. the oil being fed from the upper to the lower ball and socket joint by a wick or the like 73.
  • the upper housing is supported from the brake-drum housing 74 by a rearwardly extending bracket arm 75 (see Fig. 2), and the lower housing 56 fastened to the end of the lower. rear and front transverse spring members 7 and 5 bv a U-shaped clamp 76, and two rivets.
  • said housing 56. at its inner end being pro- 'vided with an extended flange 77.
  • the leaves of this end of the spring are constructed with beveled circular openings 78 and 79. and said leaves are made wider or spread at this point to prevent weakening thereof, as shown in Fig. 10.
  • the beveled openings are necessary to permit the proper functioning of the joint and allow for the lateral movements of the bolt 65 under working conditions.
  • an oil-proof bellows-like member 80 secured at its upper end to the bottom side of the housing by a split ring and groove arrangement 81 in a manner similar to that shown in Fig. 7 and described in connection therewith.
  • the lower end of the bellows-like. member 80 is similarly secured by a split-ring and groove 82, but in this instance the annular groove is formed in a ring 83 fastened to a sheet metal plate 84; mounted in the beveled opening 78 of the spring 70 and secured thereto by the clamp 76.
  • the present invention also contemplates an oil-proof housing for the track and roller connections. completely enveloping these working parts as clearly shown in Fig. 4, maintaining them in a clean and lubricated condition at all times.
  • front and rear longitudinal springs 85 and 86 po sitioned similar to the usual longitudinal springs. but in the present construction these springs are preferably constructed with only two leaves to each spring. Both front and rear longitudinal springs 85 and 86 are secured to their respective axles 2 and 3 in the customary manner. but the ends thereof. with the exception of the front ends of the front springs. have a rolling contact with their supporting hanger brackets 87 and S8, and the rear ends of the chassis as shown in 89'.
  • the hanger bracket 88 which is taken for example, has two downwardly extending arms 89 between which is mounted for rotation, on a bolt 90, a split roller comprising sections 91 and 92 provided around their outside ends with flanges 93 and 94 respectively, which fit snugly against the sides of the spring leaf 86 giving added leverage and friction to ensure a revolving of the roller sections 91 and 92.
  • These roller sections are provided with a bushing 95 forming the necessary bearing between the roller sections and the bolt 90.
  • This bolt is held in position by a nut 96 and this nut is set up against a spacing washer 97, which.
  • a yoke 100 is provided, passing under the spring and pivoted at its upturned ends about the spacers 98 and 99 as clearly shown in Fig. 9.
  • the spacing washers 98 and 99 are thicker or wider than the ends of the yoke 100, so that free movement of the yoke is always assured.
  • the rear ends of the front longitudinal springs are mounted comparatively low with respect to the front ends thereof, while the rear ends of the rear longitudinal springs are mounted comparatively high with respect to their front ends. and this fact has much to do with the question of stability as will be hereinafter explained.
  • the principal function of the longitudinal springs is to keep the axles in their proper lateral position, prevent lateral movement of the frame relative to the running gear, balancing and stabilizing the said frame and to carry only a small portion of the load.
  • the pivots 14 are a considerable height above the points where the longitudinal springs are attached to the frame of the vehicle, and this fact is a bar to the vehicle rolling about the pivots 14.
  • E is the center of the main weight carrying pivot 14, the point Q. where the front end of the rear longitudinal spring is connected to the frame, the other end being connected to the frame at point 0 and the center of the spring fixed to the axle at point F.
  • Fig. l the only feasible rolling axis is shown by the dotted line K-LMN.
  • This axis is plotted by taking the mean height of the points OQ of attachment of the rear longitudinal springs and the mean height of the points PR of attachment of the front lon- "itudinal springs and draw the line K-L- i IN through these two means.
  • the points 0 and P are a considerable distance above the rolling axis and the points Q and R an equal distance below said axis, thus making the vehicle very stable against side-sway and cause an interference against roll, the extent of which is plotted in Fig. 4.
  • points KLMN are the same points on the rolling axis marked by the same letters in Fig. l
  • the points 0, Q, R and P are the same points where the longitudinal springs connect with the frame as shown in Fig. 1. All the points mentioned are plotted in their correct relative positions in both planes, and all the points KLMN and OQ,RP have identical positions on both sides of the chassis.
  • the point 0 will follow the path of the arc ST, which is struck with the center K and radius K-O. In a fall of one inch, 0 diverges three-sixteenths of an inch from the perpendicular, which means that in order for this movement to take place the longitudinal springs would have to be bent sideways three-sixteenths of an inch, which is impossible with the forces involved. Similarly the points Q, R and P diverge from the perpendicular when following the path of travel which their centers of rotation dictate, and on' the opposite side of the chassis, the longitudinal springs would be resisting roll in a similar manner.
  • Any rolling of the frame would entail torsioning of all the longitudinal springs, and the direct resistance of the two longitudinal springs on the side towards which the roll takes place.
  • This shifting of the points of frame support in a lateral direction will help very materially to prevent the side of the vehicle on which the obstacle has been encountered, from rising higher than the other side, under the influence of the highly compressed longitudinal spring on that side of the vehicle.
  • the longitudinal springs being flexible and acting as balancers and stabilizers, carrying only a small percentage of the load, have little effect against the inertia of the frame and body under one wheel shocks, and whatever effect they might have is largely offset by the shifting in a lateral direction of the main support springs.
  • each transverse spring can be of diflerent stiffness so that their periodicit is not identical, producing a dampening e ect.
  • the transverse springs are shown placed at an angle of twenty degrees to the perpendicular when under full static load.
  • FED angle to the perpendicular.
  • This increase of 15 degrees in the angle of the spring to the perpendicular slows down very materially the first part of the return stroke of the springs, and gives the wheel time to pass beyond the obstruction before the springs have had time to overcome the inertia of the body and start it moving upwardly.
  • the first part of the spring stroke will be little affected and will be efficient to take care of small rapidly re-occurring shocks.
  • After-bounding and pitching are largely governed by the same elements as those governing over-bounding, and if one is reduced, obviously all will be reduced.
  • front and rear transverse springs each comprising superimposed spring members mounted at an angle to the vertical, front and rear longitudinal springs and longitudinally yieldable connections between said longitudinal springs and frame, the points of attachments of the outer ends of the front and rear longitudinal springs to the frame. being in a plane above the points of attachment of the inner ends of said longitudinal springs.
  • a vehicle suspension the combination with a frame and running gear, of front and rear transverse springs, each comprising superimposed semi-elliptical, reversed, leaf spring members, means for spacing apart the spring members of each transverse spring and pivotally connecting said members together at their intermediate portions, means connecting the ends of the upper transverse spring members to the frame to permit a relative transverse movement between said spring and frame, pivotal means connecting the ends of the lower transverse spring n'lembers to the running gear and means for preventing lateral movements and excessive rolling of said frame on the running gear.
  • transverse springs each comprising superimposed semi-elliptical, reversed, leaf spring members, means for spacing apart the spring members of each transverse spring and pivotally connecting said members together at their intermediate portions, transverse sliding connections between the ends of the upper transverse spring members and frame, ball and socket joint connections between the ends of the lower transverse spring members and running gear, longitudinal springs and longitudinally slidable connections between said longitudinal springs and frame.
  • a vehicle suspension the combination with a frame and running gear, of front and rear transverse springs, each comprising superimposed semi-elliptical, reversed leaf spring members, means for spacing apart the spring members of each transverse spring and pivotally connecting said members together at their intermediate portions, a roller and track connection between the ends of the upper transverse spring members and frame.
  • front and rear transverse springs each comprising superimposed spring members pivotally connected together and mounted at an angle to the vertical, means for yieldably connecting said springs to the frame and running gear, front and rear longitudinal springs BESF'AVAILABLE COPY and longitudinally rolling connection between said longitudinal springs and frame, the points of attachment of the outer ends of the front and rear longitudinal springs to the frame being in a plane above the points of attachment of the inner ends of said longitudinal springs.
  • transverse springs each comprising superimposed and semi-elliptical, reversed, leaf spring members, means for spacing apart the spring members of each transverse spring and pivotally connecting said members together at their intermediate portions, a roller and track connection between the ends of the upper transverse spring members and frame, a. single ball and socket joint between the front axle and one end of the front, lower, transverse spring member and between the rear axle and one end of the rear lower. transverse spring member, a double ball and socket joint between the respective axles and the other ends of the front and rear, lower, transverse spring members, dust proof casings for all of said joints and means for preventing relative lateral movements of the frame and running gear.
  • the combination with a chassis and running gear, of front and rear transverse springs each comprising superimposed, semi-elliptical, reversed, leaf spring members, means for spacing apart the spring members of each transverse spring and pivotally connecting said members of each spring together at their intermediate portions, a roller and track connection between the frame and the ends of the upper transverse Spring members of both front and rear springs, a single ball and socket joint between the front axle and one end of the front, lower. transverse spring member and between the rear axle and one end of the rear, lower, transverse spring member, a double ball and socket joint between the respevtive axles and the other ends of the front a nil rear, lower, transverse spring members.

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