Abstract:
A suspension system can include an air spring, an air reservoir external to the air spring, and a flow control device which variably restricts flow of air between the air spring and the air reservoir. Flow between the air spring and the air reservoir may be permitted in response to compliance of the suspension system, and the air spring can have an internal air volume at least 2½ times as great as a volume of the air reservoir. The flow control device may permit flow between the air spring and the air reservoir in response to a predetermined pressure differential level across the flow control device. Multiple air reservoirs can be internal to an axle, and can be isolated from each other in the axle.
Abstract:
A suspension system can include an air spring, an air reservoir external to the air spring, and a flow control device which variably restricts flow of air between the air spring and the air reservoir. Flow between the air spring and the air reservoir may be permitted in response to compliance of the suspension system, and the air spring can have an internal air volume at least 2-1/2 times as great as a volume of the air reservoir. The flow control device may permit flow between the air spring and the air reservoir in response to a predetermined pressure differential level across the flow control device. Multiple air reservoirs can be internal to an axle, and can be isolated from each other in the axle.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a vehicle axle, in particular a twist-beam axle for an electric vehicle, comprising at least one trailing arm, on which is arranged a drive unit which is located in the vicinity of a wheel and has an electric motor and a gear unit, wherein the wheel-vicinity drive unit has at least one supply line, and at least one damper, wherein the wheel-vicinity drive unit is designed, at least in part, as a trailing arm, and wherein the damper has at least one side connected, at least by a single-shear connection, to the drive unit and can have the at least other side connected to a body of the electric vehicle. The invention likewise relates to a motor vehicle having at least one axle.
Abstract:
A damper with a vehicle height adjusting function comprising a cylindrical case (12) vertically movably installed outside the damper body (1) of an inverted damper and connected to a damper rod (2), a pressure chamber (13) defined between the damper body (1) and the case (12) and having sealed therein a pressure medium having a low boiling point to undergo gas-liquid change, a heater disposed in the pressure chamber (13) for heating and vaporizing the pressure medium to raise the vehicle height by the vapor pressure of the pressure medium, wherein the heater is adapted for easy mounting and dismounting to improve the maintainability and the effect of the presence of the heater on the suspension stroke is reduced. The heater is formed in a bar shape, and this bar heater (16) is inserted horizontally into the bottom of the pressure chamber (13) through a mouth ring (12d) installed in the case (12), the tail end of the bar heater (16) being threadedly connected to the mouth ring (12d).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anordnung zum insbesondere pneumatischen Verbinden eines Druckaggregates mit einer Druckversorgungseinheit über ein an einem Halteteil (4) des Druckaggregates befestigbares Verbinderelement (6). Das Verbinderelement (6) ist als einstückiges Formteil aus Kunststoff gebildet und zur Halterung mit dem Halteteil verrastbar. Dabei ist das Verbinderelement (6) in eine randoffene Ausnehmung (14) einer gekrümmten, insbesondere hohlzylindrischen Wandung (12) des Halteteils (4) einsetzbar.
Abstract:
An integral one-piece end plate and bracket combination (5) is formed of a high strength plastic and is mounted in an airtight sealing engagement with an open end of a flexible elastomeric sleeve (6) which forms the fluid pressure chamber of an air spring (1). The end plate (13) includes as semi-circular wall (18) which extends perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the air spring and a semi-circular opening (19). The bracket includes an upstanding wall (23) perpendicular to the semi-circular wall of the end plate and a half dome-shaped wall (26), which together with the upstanding wall, forms an auxiliary fluid chamber (27) which is in fluid communication through the semi-circular opening with the main fluid chamber of the flexible sleeve. The upstanding wall includes attachments (31) for securing the bracket and end plate to a support structure which aligns with a longitudinal axis of the air spring. A fluid inlet conduit (38) extends outwardly from the upstanding bracket wall to provide fluid communication between the auxiliary fluid chamber of the bracket and an external source of pressurized fluid. A plurality of reinforcing ribs (29, 30) are formed on the walls of the bracket and the end plate to provide a rigid structure.
Abstract:
Gasfeder (1) für ein lenkbares Fahrzeugrad, mit einem innen über ein gasförmiges Medium druckbelastbaren Rollbalg (2), der sich mit seinem unten eingerollten Ende an einer Abrollfläche (3) an einem Radträger oder Radführungselement bzw. einem damit verbundenen Teil (6) abstützt, wobei das obere Ende des Rollbalges (2) an einem Federtopf (9) befestigt ist, der etwa um die Achse (10) der Gasfeder (1) drehbar an der Karosserie (11) des Fahrzeugs befestigt ist. Der Federtopf (9) weist eine Einlaßöffnung (13) auf, an die ein Druckschlauch oder eine Rohrleitung (14) angeschlossen ist, die zumindest bereichsweise über dem Boden (12) des Federtopfes (9) angeordnet ist und bei Drehbewegungen des Federtopfes (9) zumindest bereichsweise elastisch verformbar ist.
Abstract:
Coupling device (6,58) for releasably connecting hydraulic lines (4,5,57), comprises first and second coupling members (21,22,65,56). These members are adapted to be fixed to the respective ends of the hydraulic lines (4,5,57) to be connected, to releasably close said respective ends, and to be connected with each other for establishing a fluid connection between said hydraulic lines.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an arrangement for displacing a tiltable cab unit (11) between a lowered and a raised position relative to a vehicle frame (16), the arrangement comprising a fluid actuator mounted between the vehicle frame (16) and the cab unit (11 ), which fluid actuator (17) is arranged to displace the cab unit (11) between the lowered and raised positions, and an elongated conduit bundle (20) comprising at least one media conduit (23, 24, 25) having a first section (23; 31; 41; 51; 71) which is connectable to the vehicle frame (16), a second section (24; 32; 42; 52; 62) which is connectable to the cab unit (11), and a third section (25; 33; 43; 53; 63) which is fitted between the above-mentioned first and second sections (23; 31; 41; 51; 71, 24; 32; 42; 52; 62). At least one conduit making up a third section (25; 33; 43; 53; 63) of the media conduit (23, 24, 25) is arranged in or on the fluid actuator (17; 30; 40; 50; 60).