WO1998017487B1 - Trailing arm suspension with articulated axle mounting - Google Patents
Trailing arm suspension with articulated axle mountingInfo
- Publication number
- WO1998017487B1 WO1998017487B1 PCT/US1997/018733 US9718733W WO9817487B1 WO 1998017487 B1 WO1998017487 B1 WO 1998017487B1 US 9718733 W US9718733 W US 9718733W WO 9817487 B1 WO9817487 B1 WO 9817487B1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- axle
- connector
- arms
- collar
- vehicle
- Prior art date
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- 239000000725 suspension Substances 0.000 title claims abstract 16
- 230000000712 assembly Effects 0.000 claims abstract 4
- 230000003014 reinforcing Effects 0.000 claims abstract 3
- 238000007906 compression Methods 0.000 abstract 2
- 238000003466 welding Methods 0.000 abstract 1
Abstract
A trailing arm suspension for mounting ground-engaging wheels to a vehicle frame has an axle mounted to a trailing arm through an axle-beam connector. The suspension comprises at least two arms adapted to be pivotally mounted to opposite sides of the frame and at least one wheel-carrying axle mounted to the arms through an axle-mounting assembly. Each of the axle-mounting assemblies comprises a pair of beam-axle connectors which are mounted to one of the arms at one end thereof through a bushed connection and are rigidly connected to the axle at another end thereof through compression mounting or by welding. Each of the arms forms a collar which receives the axle. An elastomeric layer is positioned between the axle and the collar for articulation between the axle and the collar. Each of the beam-axle connectors is identical and is symmetrical about a longitudinal axis. Each beam-axle connector is generally triangular in two dimensional configuration and has a reinforcing gusset at an upper portion thereof and at a lower portion thereof. Each beam-axle connector further includes an arcuate plate at the other end thereof and through which the beam-axle connector is mounted to the axle. The compression mounting includes a hollow wrapper band which circumscribes the axle and is under tension sufficient to compress the axle at at least two sets of diametrically opposed and circumferentially spaced external surfaces of the axle and to prevent movement of the axle with respect to the wrapper band under ordinary service conditions.
Claims
1. In a vehicle suspension for mounting ground-engaging wheels to a vehicle frame, the suspension comprising at least two arms adapted to be pivotably mounted at one end to opposite sides of the frame; at least one wheel-carrying axle mounted to the arms through an axle-mounting assembly; an air spring mounted to each of the arms at another end thereof and adapted to be mounted between the arms and the vehicle frame, characterized in that: each of the axle-mounting assemblies comprises at least one beam-axle connector which is mounted to one of the arms at one end thereof through a bushed connection and is connected to the axle at another end thereof; each of the arms forms a collar which receives the axle; and an elastomeric layer is positioned between the axle and the collar for articulation between the axle and the collar.
2. A vehicle suspension according to claim 1 wherein the beam-axle connector is rigidly mounted to the axle at the other end thereof.
3. A vehicle suspension according to either of claims 1 or 2 wherein there are two beam-axle connectors, one on each side of each arm, and each beam-axle connector is connected to the arm and to the axle in the same manner.
4. A vehicle suspension according to claim 3 wherein each of the beam- axle connectors is identical and is symmetrical about a longitudinal axis.
5. A vehicle suspension according to any of claims 1-4 wherein each beam-axle connector is generally triangular in two dimensional configuration and has a reinforcing gusset at an upper portion thereof and at a lower portion thereof. 14
6. In a vehicle suspension for mounting ground-engaging wheels to a vehicle frame, the suspension comprising at least two arms adapted to be secured to opposite sides of the frame; at least one wheel-carrying axle mounted to the arms through an axle-mounting assembly, each of the axle-mounting assemblies comprises at least one beam-axle connector which is mounted to one of the arms at one end thereof through a bushed connection and is connected to the axle at another end thereof; and each of the arms forms a collar which receives the axle; and an elastomeric layer between the axle and the collar for articulation between the axle and the collar, characterized in that: each beam-axle connector further includes an arcuate plate at the other end thereof and through which the beam-axle connector is mounted to the axle.
7. A vehicle suspension according to any one of claims 1-6 wherein the beam-axle connector is mounted to the axle through a hollow wrapper band which circumscribes the axle and is under tension sufficient to compress the axle at at least two sets of diametrically opposed and circumferentially spaced external surfaces of the axle and to prevent movement of the axle with respect to the wrapper band under ordinary service conditions.
8. A vehicle suspension according to claim 6 wherein the arcuate plate extends about 180° around the axle and mates with a second arcuate plate to form a hollow wrapper band which circumscribes the axle and is under tension sufficient to compress the axle at at least two sets of diametrically opposed and circumferentially spaced external surfaces of the axle and to prevent movement of the axle with respect to the wrapper band under ordinary service conditions.
9. A vehicle suspension according to any of claims 1-6 wherein the beam-axle connector is welded to the axle. 15
10. In a vehicle having a suspension for mounting ground-engaging wheels to a vehicle frame, the suspension comprising at least two arms secured to opposite sides of the frame; at least one wheel-carrying axle mounted to the arms through an axle-mounting assembly, each of the axle-mounting assemblies comprises at least one beam-axle connector which is mounted to one of the arms at one end thereof through a bushed connection and is connected to the axle at another end thereof; and each of the arms forms a collar at a trailing end thereof and the axle is received in the collar; and an elastomeric layer between the axle and the collar for articulation between the axle and the collar, characterized in that: each beam-axle connector further includes an arcuate plate at the other end thereof and through which the beam-axle connector is mounted to the axle.
11. A vehicle according to claim 10 wherein the beam-axle connector is rigidly mounted to the axle at the other end thereof.
12. A vehicle according to either of claims 10 or 11 wherein there arc two beam- axle connectors, one on each side of each arm, and each beam-axle connector is connected to the arm and to the axle in the same manner.
13. A vehicle according to claim 12 wherein each of the beam-axle connectors is identical and is symmetrical about a longitudinal axis.
14. A vehicle according to any of claims 10-13 wherein each beam-axle connector is generally triangular in two dimensional configuration and has a reinforcing gusset at an upper portion and a lower portion thereof.
15. A vehicle according to any one of claims 10-14 wherein the beam-axle connector is mounted to the axle through a hollow wrapper band which circumscribes the axle and is under tension sufficient to compress the axle at at least two sets of diametrically opposed and circumferentially spaced external surfaces of the axle and to prevent movement of the axle with respect to the wrapper band under ordinary service conditions. 16
16. A vehicle according to any of claims 10-14 wherein the beam-axle connector is welded to the axle.
17. A vehicle according to claim 10 wherein the arcuate plate extends about 180° around the axle and mates with a second arcuate plate to form a hollow wrapper band which circumscribes the axle and is under tension to compress the axle at at least two sets of diametrically opposed and circumferentially spaced surfaces of the axle and to prevent movement of the axle with respect to the wrapper band under ordinary service conditions.
18. The invention defined in any of the preceding claims wherein the axle is substantially round in cross section.
19. The invention defined in any of the preceding claims wherein the axle is polygonal in cross section.
Priority Applications (7)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP97911006A EP0932511A1 (en) | 1996-10-23 | 1997-10-21 | Trailing arm suspension with articulated axle mounting |
| AU48244/97A AU716456B2 (en) | 1996-10-23 | 1997-10-21 | Trailing arm suspension with articulated axle mounting |
| CA002268135A CA2268135A1 (en) | 1996-10-23 | 1997-10-21 | Trailing arm suspension with articulated axle mounting |
| JP10519504A JP2001502633A (en) | 1996-10-23 | 1997-10-21 | Trailing arm suspension with articulated axle |
| DE0932511T DE932511T1 (en) | 1996-10-23 | 1997-10-21 | SUSPENSION WITH TRAILING HANDLEBARS AND JOINT FASTENING OF THE AXLE |
| US09/134,856 US6241266B1 (en) | 1995-08-03 | 1998-08-14 | Trailing arm suspension with wrapper compression axle mounting and articulated axle mounting |
| US09/803,843 US6491314B2 (en) | 1995-08-03 | 2001-03-12 | Trailing arm suspension with wrapper compression axle mounting and articulated axle mounting |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US2959996P | 1996-10-23 | 1996-10-23 | |
| US60/029,599 | 1996-10-23 |
Related Parent Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/US1996/012616 Continuation-In-Part WO1997006022A1 (en) | 1995-08-03 | 1996-08-02 | Trailing arm suspension with wrapper compression axle mounting |
Related Child Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| US09/134,856 Continuation-In-Part US6241266B1 (en) | 1995-08-03 | 1998-08-14 | Trailing arm suspension with wrapper compression axle mounting and articulated axle mounting |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| WO1998017487A1 WO1998017487A1 (en) | 1998-04-30 |
| WO1998017487B1 true WO1998017487B1 (en) | 1998-05-28 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| PCT/US1997/018733 WO1998017487A1 (en) | 1995-08-03 | 1997-10-21 | Trailing arm suspension with articulated axle mounting |
Country Status (11)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP0932511A1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP2001502633A (en) |
| KR (1) | KR20000052788A (en) |
| CN (1) | CN1235577A (en) |
| AR (1) | AR008896A1 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU716456B2 (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2268135A1 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE932511T1 (en) |
| ID (1) | ID19640A (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1998017487A1 (en) |
| ZA (1) | ZA979444B (en) |
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- 1997-10-21 WO PCT/US1997/018733 patent/WO1998017487A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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