Patent ID: 6566864
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: B29C,B29K,B60G,G01B,G01D

Abstract:
An apparatus for monitoring the position of a vehicle suspension, comprising:a sensor that monitors angular position, the sensor being fixedly attached to one of a portion of a vehicle body and a portion of a vehicle suspension system; a first arm having a first end pivotally attached to the sensor, and a second end including a first ball; a second arm having a first end including a socket pivotally receiving the first ball, and a second end including a second socket; and a second ball fixedly attached to the other of the vehicle body and the portion of the vehicle suspension system not connected to the sensor, the second ball pivotally received within the second socket; and wherein the first socket and the second socket each define a centerline, wherein the centerline of the first socket and the second socket are substantially orthogonal to one another, and wherein the sensor monitors the distance between the portion of the vehicle body and the portion of the vehicle suspension system by monitoring the angular position of the first arm.