Patent ID: 6086088
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
An axle construction for a vehicle having a frame comprising:a rigid axle (2') having opposite ends,wheels (15') secured to the ends of the axle (2'),support means (3') at both ends of the axle between the axle (2') and the frame (1') of the vehicle, said support means having opposite ends,suspension means (7', 8') at both ends of the support means (3') of the axle (2'), the suspension means having opposite ends and being secured at one end to the support means (3') at the other end to the frame (1') of the vehicle, anda triangular support (5') attached at one corner by means of a joint centrally to the axle (2') and journalled at two other corners to the frame (1') of the vehicle on opposite sides thereof, whereby the triangular support (5') and the suspension means (7, 8) enable the turnability of the axle,wherein the suspension means (8') at one side of the axle (2') when the axle is viewed in the longitudinal direction extends essentially upwards from the support means (3') and is pivotably supported at its upper end to said frame above said support means, the suspension means (7') at the other side of the axle extends essentially downwards, and has a lower end pivotally connected to said frame.