Independent telescopic suspension
AssigneeVersatile Corporation
InventorJohn P. W. Dorscht
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Abstract
A floating axle assembly for a vehicle. The assembly comprises an axle extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and beneath its frame. Wheels are connected to the axle and reinforcement members extend rearwardly from the axle to attachment points on the frame. Hydraulic cylinder assemblies are positioned above the axle and provide required support. The axle is telescopic and height adjustable. The configuration allows the center area of the vehicle to be cleared for crop flow.
Claims15
A floating axle assembly adapted for use on the frame of a vehicle, said assembly comprising an axle extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of and beneath said vehicle, wheels mounted to each end of said axle, a drag link means for each end of said axle, one end of each of said drag link means being mounted adjacent each end of said axle and extending to an opposite end mounted to said frame in a generally horizontal direction, hydraulic support means above said axle connecting said axle to said frame, said support means and said drag link means allowing restricted reciprocal vertical movement and oscillation of said axle about a longitudinal axis.
A floating axle assembly adapted for use on the frame of a vehicle, said assembly comprising an axle extending transverse to and beneath said frame, wheels mounted on each end of said axle, drag link means rotatably mounted adjacent each respective end of said axle and extending to said frame in a generally horizontal plane and rotatably mounted thereon, hydraulic support means mounted between said frame and said axle adjacent opposed ends of said axle and connecting said axle to said frame, said hydraulic support means being adjustable to vary the height of said frame, said hydraulic support means and said drag link means allowing limited reciprocal vertical movement and oscillation of said axle.
A floating axle assembly adapted for use on the frame of a vehicle, said assembly comprising an axle extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of and beneath said vehicle, said axle having two beam sections, each of said beam sections being rotatably mounted on a shaft, wheels mounted to each each of said axle, a drag link means for each end of said axle, one end of each of said drag link means being mounted adjacent each end of said axle and extending to an opposite end mounted to said frame in a generally horizontal direction, hydraulic support means above said axle connecting said axle to said frame, said support means and said drag link means allowing restricted reciprocal vertical movement and oscillation of said axle about a longitudinal axis, each of said beam sections having a first end connected to one of said hydraulic support ends and a second end opposed from said first end connected to one of said wheels, said second end and said first end of each of said beam sections being positioned on opposite sides of the axis of said shaft, said shaft extending from said beam sections forwardly to said frame, said shaft being mounted to said frame through a splined coupling, said coupling allowing longitudinal movement of said shaft within said coupling and prohibiting rotational movement of said shaft within said coupling.
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