AXLE AIR DUMP FOR MULTIPLE AXLE VEHICLES

• Main Authors: STAHL, RON R, NOSSE, JOHN G, EBERLING, CHARLES E, RIPLEY, JOHN V
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French
• Published: 18.08.2015
• Subjects: LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS; MOTOR VEHICLES; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRAILERS; TRANSPORTING; VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS; VEHICLES IN GENERAL

A system and process for controlling vehicle loading on a multi-axle vehicle and improving maneuverability is disclosed. The system includes a reservoir of pressurized air and associated leveling valve that uses a relay valve to improve refill times when the vehicle returns from a dump mode operatio...