Single axle suspension system and associated methods
A suspension system for a trailer and associated methods are provided. In some embodiments, the suspension system includes (1) one or more first shock-absorbing components; (2) a second shock-absorbing component; and (3) a connecting member configured to position and connect the first shock-absorbing components and the second shock-absorbing component. The connecting member includes a supporting base configured to support the first shock-absorbing component. The connecting member includes a contacting surface member configured to be in contact with the second shock-absorbing component.
1 . A trailer comprising:
a platform structure;
a wheel coupled to the platform structure; and
a suspension system coupled to the wheel and the platform structure, wherein the suspension system comprises:
one or more first shock-absorbing components having a first shape;
a second shock-absorbing component having a second shape different from the first shape; and
a connecting member configured to position and directly connect the first shock-absorbing components with the second shock-absorbing component,
wherein the connecting member includes a supporting base configured to support the first shock-absorbing component; and
wherein the connecting member includes a contacting surface member configured to be in contact with the second shock-absorbing component.
2 . The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the suspension system comprises a first housing element connected to the one or more first shock-absorbing components.
3 . The trailer of claim 2 , wherein the first housing element is connected to a platform structure of the trailer.
4 . The trailer of claim 3 , wherein the suspension system comprises a hydraulic component configured to connect with the first housing element and the platform structure of the trailer.
5 . The trailer of claim 2 , wherein the first housing element includes a first alignment member and a second alignment member configured to secure and position the contacting surface member of the connecting member.
6 . The trailer of claim 2 , wherein the first housing element includes a first surface, and wherein the one or more first shock-absorbing components is positioned between the first surface and the supporting base of the connecting member.
7 . The trailer of claim 6 , wherein the first surface of the first housing element includes a slant surface.
8 . The trailer of claim 6 , wherein the first housing element includes a second surface, and wherein the second shock-absorbing component is positioned between the second surface and the contacting surface member of the connecting member.
9 . The trailer of claim 8 , wherein the second surface of the first housing element includes a vertical surface.
10 . The trailer of claim 2 , the suspension system comprises a second housing element configured to be coupled with the first housing element.
11 . The trailer of claim 10 , wherein the second housing element includes a sleeve component configured to accommodate an alignment member of the first housing element.
12 . The trailer of claim 10 , wherein the second housing element includes an opening configured to enable a wheel hub assembly to pass though such that a wheel is connected to a platform structure of the trailer.
13 . The trailer of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the one or more first shock-absorbing components includes a center portion and an external portion.
14 . The trailer of claim 13 , wherein the center portion and the external portion include a same elastic material.
15 . The trailer of claim 13 , wherein the center portion and the external portion include at least two different elastic materials.
16 . The trailer of claim 12 , wherein the one or more first shock-absorbing components include two stacked modular first shock-absorbing components.
17 . The trailer of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the one or more first shock-absorbing components includes a first slant surface and a second slant surface.
18 . The trailer of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the one or more first shock-absorbing components includes a connecting member.
19 . The trailer of claim 12 , wherein the second shock-absorbing component has a spherical shape and includes a truncated surface.