Hendrickson Usa, L L.c.

Scott Allen Massa

Michael J Keeler

Jeffrey Russell Zawacki

Michael John Gottschalk

Dmitriy Enrikovich Rubalskiy

Damon Elwood Dilworth

Matthew J Van Meter

Michael Paul Bloink

Mark Dankow

Harold D Johnson

Jason C Fugitt

Matthew D Kowalski

Michael P Bloink

Michael J Gottschalk

A fabricated torque arm for use in a vehicle suspension, including a rod having a solid rectangular cross-section, the rod having a first end and an oppositely disposed second end, a first bushing hub, and wherein the rod is only a single piece cut from a metal plate or sheet, wherein the first bushing hub comprises cut tubing, wherein the first end of the rod has a radius that conforms to an outer surface of the first bushing hub, and wherein the first end of the rod is welded to the outer surface of the first bushing hub.

Torque rod for vehicle suspension

A clamp group for a vehicle leaf spring suspension is disclosed. The clamp group secures a longitudinally disposed, leaf spring at separate and distinct locations, between which the leaf spring is undamped and spaced away from the top and bottom pads of the clamp group. Shear stress is reduced and the spring remains active throughout its length.

Spread active clamp group for vehicle leaf spring

Composite suspension components are disclosed. The components are made from resin containing elongated fibers (). The arms of the suspension components may receive reinforcement () using different devices and methods. A composite torque rod also incorporates a tunable compliance feature.

Composite suspension components

A vehicle cab suspension is provided with a body having a mounting member positioned at least partially within the body. One or more resilient members connect the body to the mounting member and are placed in a compressed condition between the body and the mounting member when the vehicle cab suspension is in an unloaded condition. The body may be formed of first and second body pieces, each of which may be provided with upper and/or lower projections to restrict movement of the resilient members during use.

Vehicle cab suspension

A tie rod for a vehicle axle assembly is constructed using substantially compliant, flexible, and/or resilient material. Such a resilient tie rod may be provided with a rectangular or otherwise non-circular cross-section. Such a resilient tie rod may be used in combination with an axle assembly of the type having an axle and a steering knuckle rotatably associated with each end of the axle. The tie rod may be rotatably or non-rotatably secured to the steering knuckles.

Resilient tie rods and axle assemblies employing same

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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Scott Allen Massa