Patents Assigned to Dallas Smith Corp.
  • SYSTEM FOR SAFELY KNEELING A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20180339568
    Abstract: Disclosed are a system and method for operating a vehicle kneeling system. A controller operates an actuator that compresses the vehicle suspension to lower the frame of the vehicle to a kneeled position. The controller verified that the transmission is set to park, and that a kneel switch is depressed, to operate the actuator. The controller continues to monitor these parameters, and when the controller detects loss of a signal, it deactivates the actuator which allows the suspension to return the vehicle to a ride height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Dallas Smith Corp.
    Inventors: Darren Back, Judson Smith
  • EXTENDABLE RETRACTABLE PIVOTING SHACKLE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180334009
    Abstract: Disclosed is a variable length shackle assembly that includes a first frame member that includes a vehicle frame mount and a rail support and a second frame member that includes a leaf spring mount and a guide rail that cooperates with the rail support to permit the first frame member to move linearly relative to the second frame member while resisting non-linear movement and a biasing member such as a spring that connects that first frame member to the second frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Dallas Smith Corp.
    Inventors: Judson Smith, Virgil R. Dutton
  • SUSPENSION FOR A MULTIPLE HEIGHT VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20160339823
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to rear drive axle suspension systems for OEM cargo truck and ambulance type vehicles and more particularly to a method and a means to provide said vehicles with a Two-Position suspension system, wherein Position-1 is for vehicle transport and Position-2 is for vehicle loading and unloading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Dallas Smith Corp.
    Inventors: Judson L. Smith, Virgil R. Dutton