Patent ID: 7144031
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. An isolator to be used in a suspension system for a vehicle having generally parallel first and second axles, the isolator comprising: a front shaft generally parallel to said first and second axles; a rear shaft generally parallel to said first and second axles; a body attached to the vehicle and supporting said front shaft and said rear shaft, said front shaft and rear shaft being rotatable relative to said body, wherein said body maintains a pre-determined distance between the vehicle and said front and rear shafts; a front transitional arm attached to said front shaft; a rear transitional arm attached to said rear shaft; a resilient member attached to said front transitional arm and attached to said rear transitional arm; a front link arm attached to said front shaft; a rear link arm attached to said rear shaft; wherein when force is applied to said front link arm, said front shaft and said front transitional arm rotate and said resilient member is compressed or expanded; and wherein when force is applied to said rear link arm, said rear shaft and said rear transitional arm rotate and said resilient member is compressed or expanded.