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Patent No.:

US 6866295 B1

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Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2005

Filed:

Jan. 30, 2001
Applicants:

James F. Ziech, Kalamazoo, MI (US);

Michael L. Zebolsky, Marshall, MI (US);

Inventors:

James F. Ziech, Kalamazoo, MI (US);

Michael L. Zebolsky, Marshall, MI (US);

Assignee:

Dana Corporation, Toledo, OH (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D021/11 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

A suspension and steering subassembly for a heavy truck is provided including a subframe. The subframe includes first and second side members extending substantially in the direction of vehicle travel and first and second cross members extending substantially perpendicular to the direction of vehicle travel. The first and second cross members are integral with the first and second side members such that the subframe is a unitary member. The first and second side members and the first and second cross members are further configured to receive first and second lower suspension control arms, first and second upper suspension control arms, and a portion of the steering linkage for the vehicle. The subframe may further be configured to receive a steering gear and one or more strut rods to provide fore/aft support to the subframe.


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Ziech, James. (2005). Modular cast independent front suspension subframe (U.S. Patent No. 6866295). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/6866295

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