Patent ID: 9150072
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. An axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle, said vehicle having a frame extending in a longitudinal direction relative to the vehicle, said axle/suspension system being attached to said vehicle frame by at least one hanger, the axle/suspension system comprising: an axle extending in a transverse direction relative to said vehicle; at least one beam including a first end and a second end, said beam being formed of a composite material and being formed with a plurality of vertically-extending openings; at least one fiber, said fiber extending through at least one of said vertically-extending openings; an axle connection housing extending between and being rigidly connected to said second end of said beam and said axle; and a bushing end housing extending between and being connected to said first end of said beam and said hanger.