Patent ID: 6783138
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
An actuator assembly for a vehicle, the actuator assembly adapted to be controlled by a vehicle operator, the actuator assembly comprising:a) a cross member of the vehicle; b) a rail having a lip attached to the cross member; c) an actuator attached to the rail; d) an actuator arm slidably attached to the rail and having a first end attached to the actuator, the actuator operable to linearly move the arm; e) a mounting plate having an end attached to an air valve and another end attached to a second end of the actuator arm, the actuator operable to move the air valve between a first position in which air is admitted to an air bag mounted in the vehicle and a second position in which air is released from the air bag; f) an air hose pneumatically communicating the air valve and the air bag; g) a rod having an end in contact with an axle of the vehicle and another end connected to the air valve; and h) a control switch connected to the actuator to allow the vehicle operator to move the actuator.