Patents by Inventor Christopher Vanderweyst

Christopher Vanderweyst has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Split torsion axle for trailers and other vehicles
    Patent number: 12594786
    Abstract: A split torsion axle is configured to provide the advantages of a torsion axle while also allowing for the independent adjustment of related wheel assemblies positioned on opposite ends thereof. The split torsion axle also provides for additional stability provided by having a continuous axle member spanning the width of the trailer or vehicle upon which the split torsion axle is deployed. To provide these capabilities, the split torsion axle comprises a first torsion axle beam and a second torsion axle beam, which are rotatably coupled to one another by a central joint. The central joint comprises a first spindle coupled to the first torsion axle beam, a second spindle coupled to the second axle beam, and a bearing assembly rotatably coupling the first and second spindles to one another. Both the first torsion axle beam and the second torsion axle beam are configured to be coupled to respective wheel assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Voyager Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Balbach, Christopher Vanderweyst, Gary Suckow
  • SPLIT TORSION AXLE FOR TRAILERS AND OTHER VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20240066921
    Abstract: A split torsion axle is configured to provide the advantages of a torsion axle while also allowing for the independent adjustment of related wheel assemblies positioned on opposite ends thereof. The split torsion axle also provides for additional stability provided by having a continuous axle member spanning the width of the trailer or vehicle upon which the split torsion axle is deployed. To provide these capabilities, the split torsion axle comprises a first torsion axle beam and a second torsion axle beam, which are rotatably coupled to one another by a central joint. The central joint comprises a first spindle coupled to the first torsion axle beam, a second spindle coupled to the second axle beam, and a bearing assembly rotatably coupling the first and second spindles to one another. Both the first torsion axle beam and the second torsion axle beam are configured to be coupled to respective wheel assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Trevor Balbach, Christopher Vanderweyst, Gary Suckow