Patents Assigned to F.T.F.
  • Patent number: 4453735
    Abstract: A suspension device particularly for a trailer. On each side thereof the device includes a suspension arm whose free rear end supports a spindle and whose front end is interconnected with the frame by means of a pin carried by a fixed bracket. A shock absorbing element consisting of a soft material block and an elastic element consisting of a helical spring are mounted inside a common tubular housing which is interconnected with the fixed bracket. A push rod, interfacing with the spring and the block is pivotally mounted to the suspension arm. This device may include an optional telescoping cross member which can be welded together during the assembling operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1984
    Assignee: F.T.F.
    Inventors: Albert Penverne, Pierre W. Gobeaux
  • Patent number: 3973655
    Abstract: The invention relates to a braking device for a road trailer, which device has a zero braking action when the driving vehicle is reversing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1974
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1976
    Assignee: F.T.F.
    Inventor: Maurice Mollard