Patent ID: 6203027
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: B60G,B66F,E02F

Abstract:
A structure supporting a fluid pressure cylinder that is used to control pivoting of a vehicle axle, wherein the axle is supported pivotally with respect to a vehicle body, and wherein the fluid pressure cylinder includes an upper end pivotally connected to the body by an upper joint, a lower end pivotally connected to the axle by a lower joint, and a movable piston rod, wherein pivoting of the axle is permitted when movement of the piston rod is permitted and restricted when movement of the piston rod is restricted, and wherein the support structure comprises:a framework constituting part of the body, the framework transmitting a substantial portion of the vehicle weight to the pivotal support of the axle, the framework comprising:a first side frame member located on one side of the body and a second side frame member located on an opposite side of the body; anda pair of cross frame members connecting the side frame members, wherein the cross frame members directly support the upper joint and the axle is located below the cross frame members.