Inventors:
Steven R. Miller - Clarkston MI, US
Mark P. Reynolds - Birmingham MI, US
James Eckelberry - Canton OH, US
Robert P. Carlstedt - Rochester Hills MI, US
Daniel G. Chien - Franklin MI, US
Kenneth G. Lang - Davison MI, US
Martin Peaker - Upton, GB
Nancy L. Saxon - Oakland Township MI, US
Jos Timmermann - Oak Park MI, US
Jeff Lloyd - Auburn Hills MI, US
James Grant - Royal Oak MI, US
Richard M. Clisch - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC - Troy MI
International Classification:
B60G 5/00
Abstract:
A tandem axle suspension assembly includes a pair of walking beams disposed substantially parallel to a vehicle longitudinal axis supporting first and second axles. A link plate is pivotally attached to each of the walking beams and is pivotal about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. A first and a second link include pivotal connections between the link plate and a vehicle frame member. Vertical movement of the walking beams causes a corresponding rotation of the link plate to compensate for longitudinal displacement of the pivotal links with the first and second links and minimize longitudinal displacement of the walking beams.