Patent ID: 8733768
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A vehicle trailing arm connection system, comprising: a bracket plate assembly for securing within a chassis mount, wherein said bracket plate assembly comprises a first bracket plate and a second bracket plate, wherein said first bracket plate includes a first slot and wherein said second bracket plate includes a second slot; a load block pivotally secured between an upper end of said first bracket plate and an upper end of said second bracket plate; a joint carrier slidably secured between said first slot of said first bracket plate and said second slot of said second bracket plate; a joint secured to said joint carrier, wherein said joint is adapted to be connected to a trailing arm of a vehicle; and a lead screw threadably extending through said load block, wherein an upper end of said lead screw extends above said bracket plate assembly and a lower end of said lead screw is connected to said joint carrier, said lead screw being operable to move said joint carrier along said first slot and said second slot.