VEHICLE SPRING INTERLOCK MECHANISM Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering; truck crane chassis suspension interlocks. SUBSTANCE: spring interlock mechanism has levers installed on ends of horizontal cross axle secured on vehicle frame. Each lever is hinge coupled through shackle with spring eye and is made for engagement with its position locking unit. Lever position locking unit is made in form of bracket mounted on side wall of frame. Bracket is fork-like, with holes in eyes in which cam hinge-coupled with shackle is fitted for turning on axle. Shackle is hinge-coupled with rod of control hydraulic cylinder mounted on side wall of frame. Cam has projection in its upper part, and end of lever engaging with shackle has cantilever part engaging through its lower surface with above-indicated projection of cam. EFFECT: enhanced convenience of servicing and improved reliability of operation. 5 dwg