Gordon A Weeks

US Patent:

8579308, Nov 12, 2013

Filed:

Feb 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/403452

Inventors:

Gordon Aaron Weeks - Auburn Hills MI, US
Kevin Thomas Paquette - Grosse Pointe Woods MI, US
Paul Lawrence Barr - Rochester Hills MI, US

Assignee:

ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60G 7/02

US Classification:

280124109

Abstract:

A suspension module for a vehicle and a method of manufacture. The suspension module may include a subframe assembly having at least one unitary side plate that is configured to be mounted to a vehicle. The subframe assembly may facilitate mounting of an axle subassembly and a suspension subsystem to the vehicle.

US Patent:

20060261570, Nov 23, 2006

Filed:

May 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/415668

Inventors:

Edward Eshelman - Rochester Hills MI, US
Gregory Pavuk - Royal Oak MI, US
Gordon Weeks - Auburn Hills MI, US

International Classification:

B60G 7/00
B60G 11/20

US Classification:

280124134, 280124137, 280124166

Abstract:

An independent suspension includes upper and lower control arms that are coupled to a knuckle that supports a wheel assembly. A spring bracket is pivotally connected to the lower control arm. A drive shaft extends through an opening in the spring bracket to drive the wheel assembly. The spring bracket includes first and second support plates that respectively support first and second springs on opposite sides of the drive shaft. A torque rod is pivotally connected to the spring bracket. The torque rod and the upper and lower control arms are also mounted to a vehicle frame member. The torque rod, knuckle, spring bracket, upper and lower control arms, and vehicle structure cooperate to provide a six link control that accommodates large wheel jounce travel.

US Patent:

20180237070, Aug 23, 2018

Filed:

Feb 21, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/437823

Inventors:

- Troy MI, US
Adam P. Sadlik - Clarkston MI, US
Gordon Aaron Weeks - Auburn Hills MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 21/11
B60G 3/20
B60G 7/00
B60G 7/02
B60G 15/12
B62D 7/18
B62D 7/06

Abstract:

A suspension system having a piston platform that supports an air spring. The piston platform may be pivotally mounted to an upper control arm. The upper control arm may be pivotally mounted to a subframe. The piston platform may rotate with respect to the upper control arm when the upper control arm rotates with respect to the subframe.

US Patent:

20140367951, Dec 18, 2014

Filed:

Jun 12, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/915685

Inventors:

- Troy MI, US
Gordon Aaron Weeks - Auburn Hills MI, US
Stephen A. Federighe - Washington MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 21/11

US Classification:

280781

Abstract:

A suspension module for a vehicle. The suspension module may include a subframe, a skid plate, and a differential. The skid plate may be mounted to the subframe. The differential may be mounted to the skid plate.