US PATENT SUBCLASS 280 / 5.52
.~ Suspension geometry (e.g., camber, caster, toe-in/toe-out, wheel track, road contact)

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280 /   HD   LAND VEHICLES

5.5  DF  SUSPENSION MODIFICATION ENACTED DURING TRAVEL (I.E., ACTIVE SUSPENSION CONTROL) {9}
5.52.~ Suspension geometry (e.g., camber, caster, toe-in/toe-out, wheel track, road contact) {2}
5.521  DF  .~.~> Camber or caster
5.522  DF  .~.~> Toe {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 280/5.52

Suspension geometry (e.g., camber, caster, toe-in/toe-out, wheel track, road contact):

(under subclass 5.5) Subject matter wherein the regulatable elastic means governs a spatial relationship between structural elements of the running gear.

(1) Note. Running gear is defined as the structural assembly connecting ground-engaging means (e.g., runner, skid, sled, wheel) to a vehicle body, chassis, or frame, inclusive of axle, control arm, link, shock absorber, spring, strut, etc.

(2) Note. The spatial relationship herein provides for other than vertical separation of the vehicle body, chassis, or frame from running gear components which is specifically provided in subclass 5.514 earlier in the class schedule.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

5.514, for a suspension including riding or suspension height alteration of the vehicle body, chassis, or frame relative to land or components of the running gear.

43+, for an extensible vehicle including vertically adjustable wheels relative to the running gear for altering a dimension of the vehicle or part thereof.

86.75+, for a wheeled vehicle running gear provided with means upon the vehicle enabling static adjustment of a spatial relationship.