Trailing arm suspension with lever arm

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5588665
SERIAL NO

08618318

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A retractable suspension (10) comprises a trailing arm (22) pivotally mounted to a vehicle frame (12), an air spring (30) mounted between the trailing arm and the frame, and a lifting device (32) mounted between the trailing arm and the frame. The lifting device (32) comprises a strut (60) pivotally mounted between the frame (12) and a lever arm (64) that is fixedly mounted to the trailing arm (22). The strut (60) applies a force to the lever arm (64) that imparts a moment to the trailing arm (22) to urge the trailing arm and attached wheels (14) to a retracted position. The force of the air spring (30) can be adjusted to counter the upward movement of the wheels (14).

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SW PELHAM FUND II L P1007 CHURCH STREET SUITE 400 EVANSTON IL 60201
SW PELHAM FUND L P1007 CHURCH STREET SUITE 400 EVANSTON IL 60201

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pierce, William C Muskegon, MI 48 1079
Richardson, Gregory A Muskegon, MI 22 619

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