Patent ID: 7331627
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: B60G,B62D,F16F

Abstract:
1. A lateral control rod for use in a vehicle cab suspension system with the vehicle including a frame and a cab having a rear end which is movably mounted with respect to the frame, comprising: an elongated tube having first and second ends; said first end of said tube being adapted to be secured to one of the frame or the cab at the rear end thereof; a tubular housing having first and second ends; said first end of said housing being secured to said tube at said second end thereof so that said housing extends from said tube parallel to said tube; an elongated rod having first and second ends; said first end of said rod being adapted to be secured to the other of the frame or the cab at the rear end thereof; said second end of said rod movably extending inwardly through said housing and being longitudinally movably received by said second end of said tube; a compression plate, having first and second sides, movably positioned within said housing and being secured to said rod for movement therewith; a first resilient member positioned between said first side of said compression plate and said first end of said housing; a second resilient member positioned between said second side of said compression plate and said second end of said housing; said second end of said rod extending through said compression plate; the movement of said rod towards said tube causing said first resilient member to be to be compressed.