Gregory T Galazin

US Patent:

6679509, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

Sep 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/914890

Inventors:

Gregory T. Galazin - Montague MI
Perry W. Thomas - Muskegon MI

Assignee:

The Holland Group, Inc. - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60G 902

US Classification:

280124116, 280124157, 280755, 280757

Abstract:

A trailing arm suspension ( ) with a height control valve ( ) in combination with an anti-creep device ( ) having an automatic reset mechanism ( ) that pressurizes the air spring of the trailing arm suspension until the rotatable arm ( ) of the anti-creep device ( ) is free to rotate from an extended position to a retracted position, even if the ride height is set too low. The automatic reset mechanism ( ) adjusts the trailer height to prevent the binding of the trailing arm suspension and the anti-creep device when the height control valve ( ) is improperly adjusted.

US Patent:

6805369, Oct 19, 2004

Filed:

Sep 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/936678

Inventors:

Gregory T. Galazin - Muskegon MI

Assignee:

The Holland Group, Inc. - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60G 902

US Classification:

280124116, 280124162, 28012417

Abstract:

A suspension ( ) adapted to mount on a vehicle frame having a pair of spaced frame rails ( ). The suspension ( ) comprises a pair of trailing arm assemblies ( ) that carry an axle ( ). Each trailing arm assembly comprises a frame bracket ( ) adapted to be mounted to one of the frame rails ( ) and a spring beam ( ) pivotally mounted at one end to the frame bracket ( ) for pivotal movement about a pivot axis ( ) and adapted to carry an axle ( ) at another end. A spring ( ) is disposed between the spring beam other end and the corresponding frame rail to resist the rotational movement of the trailing arm toward the frame. An axle seat ( ) is integrally formed in the spring beam ( ) for mounting the axle ( ) thereto. The spring beam ( ) has a pivot axis center line and the axle seat has a center line, which is located outboard of the pivot axis center line.

US Patent:

7210692, May 1, 2007

Filed:

May 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/476914

Inventors:

Gregory T. Galazin - Muskegon MI, US

Assignee:

The Holland Group, Inc. - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60G 7/02

US Classification:

280 8675, 2801241, 28012411, 280124116

Abstract:

A trailing beam suspension includes a mechanical adjustment mechanism for aligning the axle and wheels of a vehicle. The trailing beam is mounted to the vehicle frame by a pivot bolt passing through a hanger bracket and a conventional bushed connection. Opposing sides of the hanger bracket contain aligned curved apertures that receive the pivot bolt. The pivot bolt passes through pivot arms which are pivotally connected to the sides of the hanger bracket. The pivot arms are connected to a yoke to which an adjustment shaft is attached. Movement of the adjustment shaft moves the yoke fore and aft. The movement of the yoke pivots the pivot arms, thus moving the pivot bolt in a fore-and aft-direction. When the trailing beam has been aligned, the pivot connection is tightened, thus securing the trailing beam, axle, and wheels in the desired alignment.

US Patent:

20050051986, Mar 10, 2005

Filed:

Jan 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/503273

Inventors:

Gregory Galazin - Montague MI, US
Daniel Dykstra - Grand Rapids MI, US

International Classification:

B60G001/00

US Classification:

280124116

Abstract:

A suspension system includes a pair of trailing arms () extending between frame brackets () and a wheel-carrying axle (). Each trailing arm () comrises an I-beam portion having a web section and first and second flanges, wherein the thickness of at least one of the flanges vaires along a length thereof. The trailing arms () are welded directly to the axle ().

US Patent:

59215321, Jul 13, 1999

Filed:

Apr 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/817321

Inventors:

William C. Pierce - Muskegon MI
John Michael Douglass - Norton Shores MI
Gregory T. Galazin - Montague MI
Daniel G. Greenzweig - Muskegon MI
William J. Hicks - Muskegon MI
Gregory A. Richardson - Holton MI

Assignee:

Neway Anchorlok International, Inc. - Muskegon MI

International Classification:

B60G 17005
F16F 904

US Classification:

267 6419

Abstract:

An anti-creep device for use with an air spring of a tractor-trailer is shown. The anti-creep device includes a support member which is mounted inside the air spring for movement between a blocking position and an articulating position. In the articulating position, the full range of compression between the top plate and piston of the air spring can be exercised. In the blocking position, the support member limits the downward movement of the top plate relative to the piston. Therefore, the support member limits downward movement of the frame rail of the trailer with respect to the axle and trailing arm. The support member can comprise a pivotable plate, a bladder filled with an incompressible fluid, a vertically telescoping arm or upper and lower bumpers rotatable into and out of vertical alignment.

US Patent:

6257597, Jul 10, 2001

Filed:

Oct 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/169026

Inventors:

Gregory T. Galazin - Montague MI

Assignee:

Holland Neway International, Inc. - Muskegon MI

International Classification:

B60G 17005

US Classification:

280 6151

Abstract:

An anti-creep device for a trailer includes a support arm adapted to be mounted to a trailer frame proximate a trailer axle for rotational movement between a retracted position and an extended position. An actuator is associated with the support arm for rotating the arm at least to the extended position to thereby lock the frame at a selected height when the frame is raised with respect to the axle. A sensor switch is mounted to the frame in the vicinity of the support arm for sensing the position of the support arm and an indicator is operably connected to the sensor for indicating when the support arm is in the extended position.

US Patent:

51120780, May 12, 1992

Filed:

Dec 21, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/633120

Inventors:

Gregory T. Galazin - Montague MI
William C. Pierce - Muskegon MI

Assignee:

Neway Corp. - Muskegon MI

International Classification:

B60G 1126

US Classification:

280711

Abstract:

An axle bracket for mounting a vehicle suspension system to an axle for ground-engaging wheels. The axle bracket incorporates a wrapper plate complementary to the surface of the axle. The sides of the wrapper plate extend to approximately the midpoint of the axle and is welded thereto. The wrapper plate may incorporate one or more fingers on the ends thereof. In addition to fingers, one or more notches may be incorporated on the end of the wrapper plate. The wrapper plate is welded to the axle such that the weld is tapered toward the end of the finger and may wrap around the end of the finger. The finger and notch configuration and tapered weld create an axle bracket able to withstand the torsional and shear forces as well as driving or breaking torque incidental to the operation of the vehicle.

US Patent:

53758196, Dec 27, 1994

Filed:

Nov 10, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/974064

Inventors:

Gregory T. Galazin - Montague MI
William C. Pierce - Muskegon MI

Assignee:

Nai Neway, Inc. - Muskegon MI

International Classification:

B60G 1127
F16F 943

US Classification:

267 6416

Abstract:

A valve assembly for controlling the delivery and exhaustion of pressurized air to and from an air spring. The valve assembly comprises a body having a valve bore with a coaxially open end, and a port in communication with the valve bore. The port is adapted to receive an air connection with an air spring. An actuator shaft, having a first end and a second end, is disposed coaxially in the valve bore for reciprocal movement between an actuating position and a rest position, and is biased toward the rest position. A valve block fixes within the valve bore and has an internal end and an external end. A coaxial bore extends from the internal end to the external end and slidably receives the actuator shaft second end. A stop chamber is disposed between the external end and the internal end. The valve block has a seat on the external end at the coaxial bore.