Suspension system with integrated brake mounting and suspension arm

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8322737
APP PUB NO 20110089660A1
SERIAL NO

12603115

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A method of constructing a vehicle suspension system includes forming a suspension arm having a pivot connection at an end thereof, and a brake mounting integrally formed with the suspension arm; and then securing the suspension arm to an axle. A suspension system includes an axle and a suspension arm having a pivot connection which pivotably connects the axle to a vehicle frame, whereby the axle is vertically displaceable relative to the frame. At least one brake shoe is pivotably mounted to the suspension arm. Another suspension system includes a suspension arm having a pivot connection at an end thereof, and a brake spider integrally formed with the suspension arm. The brake spider includes at least one opening which receives a brake shoe pivot therein.

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WATSON & CHALIN MANUFACTURING INC725 E UNIVERSITY DRIVE MCKINNEY TX 75069

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dodd, Cully B McKinney, US 19 208
Greaves, Todd Anna, US 2 67

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