Patent ID: 6328324
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
A light duty trailer comprising:a frame;an axle having a capacity of 8000 pounds or less; anda suspension system for mounting said axle beneath said frame, said suspension system includinga single spring member having a front end and a rear end, said axle being connected to said spring member,a tower fixedly connected to and extending downwardly from said frame, said front end of said spring member being pivotally connected to a lower portion of said tower,an inflated air spring connected between said frame and said spring member, anda limiting assembly connected to said rear end of said spring member and to said frame, said limiting assembly limiting the distance of vertical travel of said air spring while allowing vertical movement of said spring member relative to said frame when the light duty trailer is traveling over roads, said limiting assembly further substantially preventing lateral movement of said spring member.