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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2026
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2024
Link Manufacturing, Ltd, Sioux Center, IA (US);
Mark R. Molitor, Muskegon, MI (US);
Matthew C. Lohafer, Hinton, IA (US);
Joel D. Van Den Brink, Rock Valley, IA (US);
LINK MFG., LTD, Sioux Center, IA (US);
Abstract
Tandem axle assemblies and associated systems and components are provided for use on heavy duty trucks, trailers, and/or other vehicles. Tandem axle assemblies may include a drive axle and a non-drive lift axle mounted to a non-torque reactive suspension system having hanger brackets positioned between the tandem axles. Roll stability components of the suspension system can be located on the drive axle side of the suspension, reducing weight, cost, and complexity of the tandem axle assembly. The non-drive lift axle can be operated by a control system during vehicle dynamic operation to improve traction performance of the vehicle.