Abstract

A tandem axle assembly includes a first slipper spring and a second slipper spring. The two slipper springs are configured or oriented in series with the slipper ends of the two slipper springs oriented toward each other. A keeper for a tandem axle suspension assembly is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 5/047 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements with two or more pivoted arms, the movements of which are resiliently interrelated at least one arm being resilient, e.g. a leafspring
• B60G 5/00 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements
• B60G 5/03 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements mounted on a single pivoted arm the arm itself being resilient, e.g. a leafspring
• B60G 5/04 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements with two or more pivoted arms, the movements of which are resiliently interrelated
• B60G 11/00 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs
• B60G 11/02 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having leaf springs only

Abstract

A shock absorber mounting assembly is provided for a trailer incorporating a leaf spring suspension. That mounting assembly includes a first shock absorber mounting bracket secured to a frame of the trailer and a second shock absorber mounting bracket secured to an axle of the trailer. The second shock absorber mounting bracket includes of tie plate, an elongated shock absorber mounting lug extending from the tie plate and an adjustable suspension alignment feature.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 11/02 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having leaf springs only
• B60G 11/113 - Mountings on the axle
• B60G 13/00 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers