Patents by Inventor Michael D. Lindorfer

Michael D. Lindorfer 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).

  • Patent number: 5000476
    Abstract: A suspension system having a horizontal roll axis eliminates bump steer. The roll axis is formed by a line connecting the instant center of the axle locating links and the roll center. A pair of locating links trail rearwardly from a pivot point on the chassis to pivotal mounting point on the axle adjacent the wheels. In another embodiment, the roll center is controlled by a pair of lateral links which are mounted at their outboard ends to the axle and at their inboard ends to a pair of bellcranks pivotally mounted to the chassis, the bellcranks being linked to one another by a connecting link, gear teeth or a flexible member. The lateral links may also be mounted using compliant elastomer mounting points or by using a fore-aft pivoting A-arm mounted to the chassis. A rack and pinion steering mechanism may be mounted directly to the solid axle to enhance handling and reduce weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignees: Michael D. Lindorfer, Frederick C. Schilplin
    Inventors: Michael D. Lindorfer, Brian L. Anderson