Patent ID: 6015158
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
A front axle suspension system for heavy load carrying vehicles, said vehicles including a body, a frame and a wheel axle beam mounted transverse to said frame, said suspension system comprising;a) an elongated leaf spring having a forward end, a mid-section and a rear end;b) means connecting said forward end of said leaf spring to said vehicle frame for pivotal movement of said leaf spring about a first axis extending transversely of said frame;c) means connecting said mid-section of said leaf spring to said axle beam;d) an equalizer assembly including a lever arm having a a forward end, a center section and a rear end, said lever having its center section pivotally mounted on said rear end of said leaf spring;e) a rubber spring mounted on said forward end of said lever arm, said rubber spring bearing upwardly against said frame;f) a shock absorber having first and second ends, said first end being mounted at said center section of said lever arm and said second end being mounted to said frame for absorbing jounce forces, andg) a pivoting shackle having a first and second ends, said first end being mounted on said rear end of said lever arm, and said second end being pivotally mounted on said frame.