SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES

Organization Name

Oshkosh Corporation

Inventor(s)

Erik S. Ellifson of Oshkosh WI (US)

Christopher Yakes of Oshkosh WI (US)

Colin Wheeler of Oshkosh WI (US)

Jeremy Andringa of Oshkosh WI (US)

Ryan Wolf of Oshkosh WI (US)

Martin J. Schimke of Red Granite WI (US)

Chad Smith of Omro WI (US)

Peter Kramer of Oshkosh WI (US)

Nader Nasr of Neenah WI (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18891381 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES

Original Abstract Submitted

An electrified vehicle includes a chassis having a frame member, a tractive element, a suspension assembly having a support linkage pivotally coupled to the frame member so that the support linkage is configured to pivot about a pivot point, and an axle assembly coupled to the tractive element and supported on the support linkage. The axle assembly includes an axle and an electric motor that is oriented so that the electric motor extends in a direction toward the pivot point.