PRODUCT
A full-time
bogie-drive 6X6 with coilspring loadshare suspension for more level load
platform and a high level of occupant comfort, using either live axles
or fully independent type axles, with around 450mm or 18” of rear wheel
articulation
Potential
to fit fully sealed disc brakes, or normal disc brakes according
to operating conditions encountered and full time bogie drive for traction
integrity at all times.
The
heavy duty viscous coupling used as the power divider in the bogie-drive
is carried in a two piece shaft mounting to the drive axles via two heavy
duty automotive type constant velocity joints incorporating 15/16”
ball bearings and integral axial slip of 40mm to accommodate the
extreme axle articulation of 450mm or18” plus.
SUMMARY
The
6X6 vehicles we are building, are capable of carrying their own weight
on made roads and around 2/3rds of this weight off-road, with a capability
of climbing 30 degree inclines plus off-road.
The
coil-spring loadshare suspension allows the bogie wheels to articulate
at least 18” and at full articulation of any bogie wheel the load platform
deflects only around 4”-5” thus keeping the vehicle much more level than
is possible with any other type of suspension and thereby making the vehicle
much safer and user friendly, allowing the transport of delicate equipment
and passengers safely over terrain which would normally at least cause
discomfort and at worst severe damage to both vehicle and occupants,
all this with far less chassis strain than our competitors.
We
have driven our Nissan Coil-spring vehicle at over 160km/hr on road
in bare cab -chassis form and fully laden with almost no difference in
roadholding and handling. These
veicles display similar ride and roadholding characteristics to good
late model luxury saloon cars on- road whilst having outstanding
off-road performance, in short our loadshare coilspring suspension
vehicles are simply the most incredible improvement to hit the off-road
scene for a long time, while still maintaining excellent road manners.
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