Patent ID: 6599169
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
A toy vehicle adjustable suspension system, comprising:(a) a chassis including at least four suspension arm support means for attaching to said chassis, said suspension arm support means each having an upper and lower horizontal plane, said upper horizontal plane also having a threaded retainer; (b) at least four suspension arms each having a first and second end separated by a rectangular section, wherein said first end is hingedly connected to said lower horizontal plane to permit vertical movement of said suspension arm, said second end has means for attaching a wheel assembly, and said rectangular section has a slotted socket retainer; (c) at least four adjustment elements each having a longitudinal axis and an upper and lower end, wherein said upper end has means for rotating said adjustment element about said axis and said upper end is retained by said threaded retainer so as to permit said adjustment element to move up or down relative to said upper horizontal plane, when rotated in one direction or the other, and said lower end has means for retention by said slotted socket retainer; and (d) at least four tension elements each positioned between said upper horizontal plane and said suspension arm so as to permit a force against the lower surface of said upper horizontal plane and upper surface of said suspension arm.