Nancy L Saxon

US Patent:

6471227, Oct 29, 2002

Filed:

Mar 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/812380

Inventors:

James Eckelberry - Canton OH
Steven R. Miller - Clarkston MI
John K. Ma - Rochester MI
Joseph Melekian - Rochester Hills MI
Nancy L. Saxon - Oakland Township MI
Rajesh J. Somnay - Troy MI

Assignee:

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62D 5306

US Classification:

2801492, 2804071

Abstract:

A number of improved ways of connecting a slider to a trailer frame are disclosed. In one general type of solution, a wedge-shaped locking surface is formed on both the slider and the trailer. The wedged surfaces provide a very secure connection. In another general way of describing the embodiments, several of the embodiments have a plurality of locking surfaces which again provide a more secure connection.

US Patent:

6585275, Jul 1, 2003

Filed:

Dec 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/023251

Inventors:

Robert P. Carlstedt - Rochester Hills MI
James B. Chamberlin - Charlotte NC
Ragnar H. Ledesma - Sterling Heights MI
Nancy L. Saxon - Oakland Township MI
Dennis A. Kramer - Troy MI
Doyle R. Downey - Beverly Hills MI
Joseph Cubalchini - St. Charles IL
Monte G. Williams - Royal Oak MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60G 2105

US Classification:

280124106, 280124152

Abstract:

An assembly for use as part of a vehicle suspension system includes an adjustable roll rate that is automatically adjusted responsive to maneuvers of the vehicle. A stiffener element is coupled with a stabilizer bar. The stiffener element increases the roll rate responsive to the vehicle wheels being turned. In one example, the stiffener element is a metallic plate that rotates into various positions responsive to the vehicle wheel being turned. The further the wheel turns, the further the plate rotates and the greater the increase in the roll rate.

US Patent:

6619673, Sep 16, 2003

Filed:

Mar 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/810923

Inventors:

James Eckelberry - Canton OH
John K. Ma - Rochester MI
Joseph Melekian - Rochester Hills MI
Steven R. Miller - Clarkston MI
Nancy L. Saxon - Oakland Township MI
Rajesh J. Somnay - Troy MI

Assignee:

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60S 900

US Classification:

280 6151, 280124153, 280754, 2807641, 180290

Abstract:

A mechanism is disclosed for controlling the vertical position of the transport trailer floor of a heavy trailer bearing vehicle having a pivoting air spring suspension system such that the transport trailer floor maintains a fixed position level to an adjacent dock platform when parked for loading or unloading. The mechanism comprises various embodiments of a locking system that disables the pivotal movement of selected pivoting suspension elements in any one of a plurality of possible fixed positions such that the transport trailer floor, when parked, resists downwardly imposed forces and maintains a fixed elevation equal to the elevation of an adjacent loading dock platform.

US Patent:

6641157, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Aug 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/224085

Inventors:

James Eckelberry - Canton OH
John K. Ma - Rochester MI
Joseph Melekian - Rochester Hills MI
Steven R. Miller - Clarkston MI
Nancy L. Saxon - Oakland Township MI
Rajesh J. Somnay - Troy MI

Assignee:

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62D 5306

US Classification:

2801492, 2804071

Abstract:

A system for connecting a slider to a trailer frame includes a rotatable locking member having a plurality of teeth that engage with a plurality of openings in the trailer from. The locking member is biased by a rotary biasing in a locked position.

US Patent:

6651991, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Dec 18, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/024442

Inventors:

Robert P. Carlstedt - Rochester Hills MI
James B. Chamberlin - Charlotte NC
Ragnar H. Ledesma - Sterling Heights MI
Nancy L. Saxon - Oakland Township MI
Dennis A. Kramer - Troy MI
Doyle R. Downey - Beverly Hills MI
Joseph Cubalchini, Jr. - St. Charles IL
Monte G. Williams - Royal Oak MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60G 21055

US Classification:

280 5511, 280124107, 267188

Abstract:

A housing attaches a stabilizer bar to the body of a vehicle and includes pin stops which actively control the stiffness of the stabilizer bar. A spring positioned about each of the pins provide a retaining spring force on the head of the pin, preventing the pins from moving into an aperture in the housing. When a sensor detects that lateral acceleration or yaw rate exceeds a threshold value, an actuator drives pins to overcome the spring force, pushing the pins into the aperture. When the pins are actuated, a protrusion on the stabilizer bar is trapped between the pins. When the vehicle turns and the stabilizer bar axially twists, the protrusion eventually contacts one the pins, preventing further rotation and stiffening the stabilizer bar.

US Patent:

6719315, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Dec 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/020599

Inventors:

Steven G. Saieg - Sterling Heights MI
James Eckelberry - Canton OH
John K. Ma - Rochester MI
Joe Melekian - Rochester Hills MI
Steven R. Miller - Clarkston MI
Nancy L. Saxon - Oakland Township MI
Rajesh J. Somnay - Troy MI

Assignee:

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62D 3308

US Classification:

2801492, 180209

Abstract:

A trailer suspension slider is provided that includes a suspension bogey. A trailer is supported on the suspension bogey and is longitudinally movable between a plurality of position relative to the suspension bogey. The trailer includes a stop bar to prevent the bogey from sliding out from underneath the trailer during braking if the pins are disengaged. A locking pin mechanism is movable between a locked position in which the locking mechanism couples the suspension bogey and the trailer in one of the plurality of positions and an unlocked position in which the trailer can move relative to the suspension bogey. The suspension bogey may collide violently with the stop bar when braking from a relatively low speed when the pins are unlocked. To this end, an energy absorption device is supported on either the trailer or the suspension bogey. The energy absorption device collapses in response to the stop bar engaging either the energy absorption device or the suspension bogey.

US Patent:

6736419, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Nov 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/993430

Inventors:

Robert P. Carlstedt - Rochester Hills MI
James B. Chamberlin - Charlotte NC
Ragnar H. Ledesma - Sterling Heights MI
Nancy L. Saxon - Oakland Township MI
Dennis A. Kramer - Troy MI
Doyle R. Downey - Beverly Hills MI
Joseph Cubalchini, Jr. - St. Charles IL
Monte G. Williams - Royal Oak MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60G 2105

US Classification:

280124106, 280124107, 280 5508, 1882821, 267 73

Abstract:

A pair of tension cables are positioned around cams attached to the lower control arms of a vehicle suspension. Each tension cable includes a tension damper responsive to tension in the tension cables. Each tension damper includes a cylinder containing a fluid and a piston including at least one orifice attached to a rod. The piston divides the cylinder into a first and second compartment. The rod in connected to the tension cable. When the tension cable pulls on one end of the rod, the piston is pulled towards the tension cable. The fluid creates resistance in the tension damper as the fluid moves through the orifice from one compartment to the other compartment, damping vehicle roll. Control of the tension dampers can be passive, semi-active, or active.

US Patent:

6793233, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Jun 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/881427

Inventors:

James Eckelberry - Canton OH
John Ma - Rochester MI
Joe Melekian - Rochester Hills MI
Steven R. Miller - Clarkston MI
Nancy L. Saxon - Oakland Township MI
Rajesh J. Somnay - Troy MI

Assignee:

Meritor Heavy Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62D 5300

US Classification:

2804071, 2801492

Abstract:

A trailer slider pin control system is provided including a vehicle body and a rail supported along the body. The rails are moveable between a plurality of positions defined by a plurality of holes in the rail. A pin assembly is supported on the vehicle body and includes a pin moveable between unlocked and locked positions. The pin is disposed in the hole locking the rail to the vehicle body in the locked position. Conversely, the rail is free to move along the vehicle body in the unlock position. A sensor senses a location of a portion of the pin assembly, which corresponds to the unlock position. A vehicle speed control device, such as an engine, transmission, or braking system, is actuatable to limit the speed of the vehicle. A controller is connected to the sensor and the vehicle speed control device to actuate the vehicle speed control device to limit the speed of the vehicle in response to the sensors sensing the unlocked position. The controller may actuate an alarm to alert the vehicle operator that the pins are unlocked.

Author:

Nancy Saxon

ISBN #:

0590412221