Patent ID: 6536545
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: B60G,B62D

Abstract:
In a utility vehicle having a frame supported by a steering axle having a pair of steered wheels pivotally mounted thereon, a drive axle having a pair of drive wheels mounted thereon, and a middle axle assembly having a pair of support wheels mounted at opposing ends thereof, the improvement comprising:a longitudinally extending bogey beam pivotally connected to said frame and having a forward end connected to said steering axle and a rearward end; and wherein said middle axle assembly is connected to said rearward end of said bogey beam and includes: a transversely extending support beam pivotally connected to said rearward end of said bogey beam through a central support bracket, said support beam having opposing lateral ends supporting respectively said support wheels; and a pair of support links pivotally connected respectively to laterally spaced mounting brackets on said support beam, said support links extending rearwardly from said support beam for pivotal connection relative to said drive axle.