Patent ID: 7614630
Filing Date: 2009-11-10
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A supplemental suspension system for use on an associated vehicle including associated sprung and unsprung masses and an associated primary suspension system operatively connected between the associated sprung and unsprung masses, the associated primary suspension system including an associated non-fluid spring and an associated jounce tongue supported along one of the associated sprung mass and the associated unsprung mass adjacent the associated non-fluid spring, said supplemental suspension system comprising: an air spring assembly including a first end member operatively connected on one of the associated sprung mass and the associated unsprung mass, a second end member spaced from said first end member and disposed toward the other of the associated sprung mass and the associated unsprung mass, and a flexible wall secured therebetween and at least partially defining a spring chamber; and, a mounting bracket assembly supported on the associated jounce tongue and spaced from the other of the associated sprung mass and the associated unsprung mass, said mounting bracket assembly including a top wall and an end wall, said top wall receiving said second end member of said air spring assembly, and said end wall including an opening dimensioned to receive the associated jounce tongue and support said mounting bracket assembly thereon.