Patent ID: 6073714
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: B60G,B62D

Abstract:
In a vehicle having an elongate frame and a cab overlying the frame, a suspension system for supporting the cab on the frame comprising,a pair of laterally spaced springs mounted adjacent opposite sides of the frame on which springs the cab is supported,a sway resisting device operable to resist vertical movement of one side of the cab relative to the other side of the cab and to inhibit lateral movement of the cab relative to the frame, the sway resisting device comprising a torsion bar having an elongate central section extending transversely of the frame and opposed leg sections secured to and extending at substantial angles outwardly from opposite ends of said central section, with outer end portions of said leg sections interposed between said springs and the cab and coupled to the cab during operation, anda mounting coupling the torsion bar to the frame.