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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2015
Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, Llc, Maumee, OH (US);
Christopher D. Blessing, Toledo, OH (US);
Christopher P. Lewark, Grand Rapids, OH (US);
Jason M. Sidders, Perrysburg, OH (US);
Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC, Maumee, OH (US);
Abstract
A dynamic weight shift suspension system for shifting the tandem axle loads on a vehicle. The system includes a first airbag connected between the drive axle of a tandem and the vehicle frame, and a second airbag connected between a tag axle of a tandem and the vehicle frame. The system also has a mechatronic control unit comprising at least one port and at least one solenoid. The mechatronic control unit is in direct fluid communication with the airbags and an air supply via fluid communication lines.