Patents Assigned to Meritor Light Vehicle, LLC
  • Patent number: 6659475
    Abstract: A suspension system includes a stabilizer bar having decouplable end links. A first segment of each end link is attached to the suspension member while a second segment is attached to the stabilizer bar. The second segment preferably selectively telescopes within the first segment. When the end links are engaged, the stabilizer bar is rigidly linked to the suspension members to provide roll resistance in a known manner. When the end links are disengaged, the second segment telescopes relative to the first segment to decouple motion of the suspension member from the stabilizer bar. The affect of the stabilizer bar is removed and the articulation range of suspension system is increased as it is unhindered by the torsional resistance produced by the stabilizer bar. Activation can be provided automatically through the controller or manually through a switch operated by the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Meritor Light Vehicle, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Clements, Joe Fader, Chris Keeney, Steve Yollick, Jim Hawkins