Patent ID: 6921098
Filing Date: 2005-07-26
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A suspension system for use with a vehicle having a frame and a tire wheel assembly, the system comprising: a suspension frame rail; at least one flexible bladder; a housing mounted to the suspension frame rail; the flexible bladder being enclosed within and attached to the housing; at least one torque bar having a central axis and extending adjacent to the suspension frame rail; the torque bar being rotatable about the central axis; and a spindle adapted to receive a tire wheel assembly attached to the torque bar whereby movement of the spindle is reacted by the flexible bladder; a push rod extending between the torque bar and the bladder whereby rotation of the torque bar causes movement of the push rod and applies force to the flexible bladder; and a mounting clevis rigidly attached to the torque bar; the push rod being moveably attached to the mounting clevis.