US3625538A
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Triaxle suspension assembly
Assignee: Ridewell Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-06
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1989-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A suspension assembly for triaxle installation having front, central and rear beams connected to the front, central and rear axles. The front and rear beams are oscillating beams pivotally mounted on pedestals depending from the vehicle frame. The central beam is free floating but is pivotally connected to the front beam and bears upwardly against the rear beam for equalization of loads through the beams to the three axles. All beams are rubber-bushing mounted for self-tracking. The front beams serve as radius rods for the central axle, eliminating the need for a separate radius rod to be connected to the central axle.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Raidel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G5/00; B60G5/01; B60G11/00; B60G11/02; B60G11/10; B60G11/107; B60G21/00; B60G21/02; B60G21/04; B60G21/045; B60G2200/00; B60G2200/30; B60G2200/318; B60G2200/40; B60G2200/462; B60G2200/4622; B60G2202/00; B60G2202/10; B60G2202/11; B60G2202/112; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/10; B60G2204/12; B60G2204/121; B60G2204/14; B60G2204/148; B60G2204/1482; B60G2204/40; B60G2204/41; B60G2204/42; B60G2204/422; B60G2204/43; B60G2204/4306; B60G2204/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A vehicle suspension assembly comprising a forward beam, means to pivotally support the forward beam from the vehicle frame, means pivotally connecting the forward end of the forward beam to the forward vehicle axle, a center beam, means connecting the center beam to the central axle, a rearward beam, means to pivotally support the rearward beam from the vehicle frame, means pivotally connecting the rearward end of the rearward beam to the rearward axle, means pivotally connecting the rearward end of the forward beam to the forward end of the central beam, and bearing means at the forward end of the rearward beam bearing downwardly on the rearward end of the central beam, the center beam being connected to the vehicle frame exclusively through its pivotal connection with the forward beam and through the bearing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A vehicle suspension assembly comprising a forward beam, means to pivotally support the forward beam from the vehicle frame, means pivotally connecting the forward end of the forward beam to the forward vehicle axle, a center beam, means connecting the center beam to the central axle, a rearward beam, means to pivotally support the rearward beam from the vehicle frame, means pivotally connecting the rearward end of the rearward beam to the rearward axle, means pivotally connecting the rearward end of the forward beam to the forward end of the central beam, and bearing means at the forward end of the rearward beam bearing downwardly on the rearward end of the central beam, the center beam being connected to the vehicle frame exclusively through its pivotal connection with the forward beam and through the bearing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicle suspension assembly of claim 1 wherein all the said pivotal connections include rubber bushings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The vehicle suspension assembly of claim 1 including a radius rod between the forward axle and the vehicle frame, and a radius rod between the rearward axle and the vehicle frame, and wherein the central beam is free of a radius rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
169 words
A vehicle suspension assembly for each side of a triaxle vehicle comprising a forward beam, means to pivotally support the forward beam intermediate its ends by the vehicle chassis, a rearward beam, means to pivotally support the rearward beam, intermediate its ends by the vehicle chassis, means pivotally connecting the forward beam to the front vehicle axle forward of the forward beam pivotal support means, means pivotally connecting the rearward beam to the rear vehicle axle rearward of the rearward beam pivotal support means, a central beam, means to connect the central beam intermediate its ends to the center vehicle axle, means between the front and center axles to pivotally connect the forward beam to the central beam, the rearward beam having an area overlying and bearing downwardly against an area of the center beam between the center and rear axles, the central beam being connected to the vehicle frame exclusively through its pivotal connection with the forward beam and through the overlying area engagement with the rearward beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
169 words
A vehicle suspension assembly for each side of a triaxle vehicle comprising a forward beam, means to pivotally support the forward beam intermediate its ends by the vehicle chassis, a rearward beam, means to pivotally support the rearward beam, intermediate its ends by the vehicle chassis, means pivotally connecting the forward beam to the front vehicle axle forward of the forward beam pivotal support means, means pivotally connecting the rearward beam to the rear vehicle axle rearward of the rearward beam pivotal support means, a central beam, means to connect the central beam intermediate its ends to the center vehicle axle, means between the front and center axles to pivotally connect the forward beam to the central beam, the rearward beam having an area overlying and bearing downwardly against an area of the center beam between the center and rear axles, the central beam being connected to the vehicle frame exclusively through its pivotal connection with the forward beam and through the overlying area engagement with the rearward beam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The vehicle suspension assembly of claim 4 including a radius rod pivotally connected to the vehicle chassis and to the central portion of the front axle, and a radius rod pivotally connected to the vehicle chassis and to the central portion of the rear axle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
The vehicle suspension assembly of claim 4 wherein the means pivotally connecting the forward beam to the front axle includes a beam hanger affixed to the front axle and pivotally connected to the forward beam vertically below tHe front axle, and the means pivotally connecting the rearward beam to the rear axle includes a beam hanger fixed to the rear axle and pivotally connected to the rearward beam vertically below the rear axle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicle suspension assembly of claim 4 wherein the said pivotal supports and pivotal connections comprise resilient bushings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The vehicle suspension assembly of claim 4 wherein the means to pivotally connect the forward beam to the central beam includes a rotatable eccentric to adjust the distance between the front and center axles for axle alignment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
113 words
A vehicle suspension assembly comprising a forward beam, means to pivotally support the forward beam from the vehicle frame, means pivotally connecting the forward end of the forward beam to the forward vehicle axle, a leaf-spring assembly, means connecting the leaf-spring assembly to the central axle, a rearward beam, means to pivotally support the rearward beam from the vehicle frame, means pivotally connecting the rearward end of the rearward beam to the rearward axle, means pivotally connecting the rearward end of the forward beam to the forward end of the leaf-spring assembly, and bearing means at the forward end of the rearward beam bearing downwardly on the rearward end of the leaf-spring assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
113 words
A vehicle suspension assembly comprising a forward beam, means to pivotally support the forward beam from the vehicle frame, means pivotally connecting the forward end of the forward beam to the forward vehicle axle, a leaf-spring assembly, means connecting the leaf-spring assembly to the central axle, a rearward beam, means to pivotally support the rearward beam from the vehicle frame, means pivotally connecting the rearward end of the rearward beam to the rearward axle, means pivotally connecting the rearward end of the forward beam to the forward end of the leaf-spring assembly, and bearing means at the forward end of the rearward beam bearing downwardly on the rearward end of the leaf-spring assembly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
A vehicle suspension assembly for each side of a triaxle vehicle comprising a forward beam, means to pivotally support the forward beam intermediate its ends by the vehicle chassis, a rearward beam, means to pivotally support the rearward beam intermediate its ends by the vehicle chassis, means pivotally connecting the forward beam to the front vehicle axle forward of the forward beam pivotal support means, means pivotally connecting the rearward beam to the rear vehicle axle rearward of the rearward beam pivotal support means, a leaf-spring assembly, means to connect the leaf-spring assembly intermediate its ends to the center vehicle axle, means between the front and center axles to pivotally connect the forward beam to the leaf-spring assembly, the rearward beam having an area overlying and bearing downwardly against an area of the leaf-spring assembly between the center and rear axles.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
141 words
A vehicle suspension assembly for each side of a triaxle vehicle comprising a forward beam, means to pivotally support the forward beam intermediate its ends by the vehicle chassis, a rearward beam, means to pivotally support the rearward beam intermediate its ends by the vehicle chassis, means pivotally connecting the forward beam to the front vehicle axle forward of the forward beam pivotal support means, means pivotally connecting the rearward beam to the rear vehicle axle rearward of the rearward beam pivotal support means, a leaf-spring assembly, means to connect the leaf-spring assembly intermediate its ends to the center vehicle axle, means between the front and center axles to pivotally connect the forward beam to the leaf-spring assembly, the rearward beam having an area overlying and bearing downwardly against an area of the leaf-spring assembly between the center and rear axles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |