A system and method for providing suspension for a ride height adjustable vehicle. The vehicle has a four-bar linkage assembly coupled between to the frame and wheel of the vehicle. A linear actuator coupled to the four-bar linkage assembly raises and lowers the ride height of the vehicle. An airbag is also coupled to one of the linkages to provide suspension. The airbag and linear actuator are coupled to one another by a pivotable plate. The airbag and linear actuator co-act to provide suspension for the vehicle across all ride heights.
RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE WITH IMPROVED SUSPENSION
2015-12-10
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60G VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS , Radaufhängungen und Federungen für Fahrzeuge |
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