摘要 |
<p>A suspension system (10) for supporting a frame member (20) on one side of a vehicle chassis on the adjacent end of an axle (26) comprises first and second frame brackets (18, 36), a single-leaf leaf spring (14), a leaf spring attachment member (46) and a wear plate (41). The first and second frame brackets (18, 36) are mounted to the frame member (20) on the outer sides thereof. The front end of the single-leaf leaf spring (14) is pivotally connected to the frame member (20) at the first frame bracket (18) and the rear end thereof is connected to the frame member (20) at the second frame bracket (36). The leaf spring attachment member (46) mounts to the rear end of the leaf spring (14) and connects the leaf spring (14) with the second frame bracket (36). The leaf spring attachment member (46) includes an arcuate upper surface (62) and a bottom surface. A rebound bolt (52) connects the rear end of the leaf spring (14) and the leaf spring attachment member (46) with the second frame bracket (36) and restricts the movement of the leaf spring (14) to a controlled range. The wear plate (41) is connected to the second frame bracket (36) and is associated with the leaf spring attachment member (46).</p> |