Patent ID: 7726674
Filing Date: 2010-06-01
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A vehicle suspension assembly comprising: a frame bracket; an air spring support arm pivotally attached to the frame bracket and having a pivot axis; a torsion axle operatively attached to the support arm and having a pivot axis spaced from the pivot axis of the air spring support arm; an air spring attached at one end to the frame bracket and at an opposite end to the support arm, said air spring having at least one convolute with an outer surface; a spindle arm attached to the torsion axle and having a distal end extending in a direction rearward adjacent the air spring; a spindle mounted on and extending outwardly from the distal end of the spindle arm and having an axis, wherein the spindle is adapted to mount a tire; and wherein the air spring support arm, air spring, and frame bracket are within a diameter of the tire.