Patent ID: 7837220
Filing Date: 2010-11-23
Classification: B60G,E02F

Abstract:
1. A machine, comprising: a frame portion; a main linkage pivotally connected to the frame portion; a frame bearing opening formed in the main linkage and having a bearing center point disposed at a first vertical position and a first horizontal position with respect to the frame portion; a stabilizing linkage pivotally connected to the frame portion; a first mount pivotally connected to the main linkage and to the stabilizing linkage, the first mount including a first opening formed in the first mount and having a center point disposed at a second vertical position and a second horizontal position with respect to the frame portion; and a second mount pivotally connected to the main linkage and to the stabilizing linkage, the second mount including a second opening formed in the second mount and having an additional center point disposed at a third vertical position and a third horizontal position with respect to the frame portion; wherein the main linkage, the stabilizing linkage, the first mount, and the second mount define a four-bar-linkage arrangement that operates to transfer unbalanced torque loads from the first mount and the second mount to the frame portion.