Patent ID: 9050875
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A suspension beam for a suspension assembly having an axle with a disk brake assembly and an air brake actuator attached thereto, the suspension assembly attached to a vehicle frame, the suspension beam comprising: a beam body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the beam body provided with a pivotal attachment for connecting to a vehicle frame; an air spring mounting plate attached to an upper surface of the beam body adjacent to the second end of the beam body; an axle seat attached to the upper surface of the beam body for mounting an axle substantially perpendicular to the beam body; and a brake actuator clearance plate attached to the beam body substantially below the air spring mounting plate for providing clearance for an air brake actuator directly attached to a disk brake assembly; wherein the brake actuator clearance plate comprises a vertical plate attached to a side of the beam body, wherein the vertical plate is provided with an opening therein to provide clearance for an air brake actuator; and wherein the brake actuator clearance plate extends around the opening to provide impact protection to an air brake actuator disposed therein.