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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2003
Michael L. Oliver, Xenia, OH (US);
Todd A. Bishop, Centerville, OH (US);
Eric L. Jensen, Dayton, OH (US);
William C. Kruckemeyer, Dayton, OH (US);
Michael L. Oliver, Xenia, OH (US);
Todd A. Bishop, Centerville, OH (US);
Eric L. Jensen, Dayton, OH (US);
William C. Kruckemeyer, Dayton, OH (US);
Delphi Technologies,Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
The invention is a suspension system, typically for use between a cab and a truck frame, includes a strut module having a strut and an air spring, and a control module, connected to a source of pressurized air, for sensing a distance between the cab and truck frame and selectively pressurizing the air spring in response to changes in that distance. Preferably, the strut is a McPherson-type strut and the air spring encloses at least a portion of the strut to provide a compact assembly and includes a three point connection to the cab and frame to resist relative lateral movement between the cab and frame. The strut also preferably is a magnetorheological-type damper so that the control module can adjust the damping characteristics of the strut to optimize rider comfort.