Suspension system
OwnerMichael Stephen Simmsinventor
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Abstract
A suspension system is provided. The suspension system may provide a straightforward framework having spaced-apart, pivotably-connected suspension plates having at least one of air bag compactly nested there between. In certain embodiments, the suspension system may provide a U-shaped bracket perpendicularly joined to one of the suspension plates, forming a generally centrally-located shelf nook thereto, wherein another air bag may be compactly nested. The suspension system may provide an operable air supply that can adjust the air pressure of the plurality of air bags while in use.
Claims9
A suspension system providing adjustable air bags, comprising:
- a pair of spaced-apart suspension plates, each having a first edge;
- a pivotable connection interconnecting the pair of first edges, thereby forming a shelf space between the pair of suspension plates;
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- a plurality of air bags having an adjustable air pressure, wherein the plurality of air bags are nested within the shelf space, wherein the air pressure is adjusted so as to at least snugly secure the plurality of air bags therein,
- wherein a first of the pair of suspension plates defines two cooperating slots, and further providing a U-bracket having two legs, wherein the two legs slide into the two slots and through the shelf space so as to perpendicularly connect to a second of the pair of suspension plates, thereby forming a shelf nook between the U-bracket and a portion of the first suspension plate.
A suspension system providing adjustable air bags, comprising:
- a first and second suspension plate, each having a connection edge, wherein the first suspension plate defines two cooperating slots;
- a pivotable connection interconnecting the first and second connection edges, forming a shelf space between the suspension plates, and wherein the pivotable connection comprises;
- at least two rails sandwiching a plurality of spaced-apart hinge sleeves;
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- a hinge pin slidably received through the plurality of hinge sleeves, wherein the plurality of hinge sleeves includes a plurality of grease fittings for providing lubrication for the hinge pin;
- a U-bracket having two legs slidably received into the two slots and through the shelf space so as to perpendicularly connect to the second suspension plate forming a shelf nook between the U-bracket and a portion of the first suspension plate;
- three air bags having an adjustable air pressure, wherein two of the three air bags are nested within the shelf space at opposing ends thereof, wherein a third air bag is nested within the shelf nook;
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- an air supply connected to at least one of the first and second suspension plates, wherein the air supply is operably connected to the three air bags.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.