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20-10-2014 дата публикации

Подузел подвески транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000146792U1
Автор: Дейв ХАМЕРНИК
Принадлежит: Форд Глобал Технолоджис, ЛЛК

1. Подузел подвески транспортного средства, который содержит компонент подвески, в котором выполнен конический канал для шпинделя, а также шпиндель, имеющий коническую часть, по крайней мере частично расположенную внутри канала для шпинделя, и консольную часть, отходящую от конической части и выходящую из компонента подвески.2. Подузел подвески по п. 1, в котором канал для шпинделя и коническая часть шпинделя сужаются вовнутрь в направлении консольной части шпинделя, а коническая часть шпинделя расположена внутри канала для шпинделя, обеспечивая коническое соединение между шпинделем и компонентом подвески.3. Подузел подвески по п. 1, в котором коническая часть шпинделя соответствует коническому каналу для шпинделя, что позволяет обеспечить гнездовую посадку шпинделя и компонента подвески.4. Подузел подвески по п. 1, в котором шпиндель имеет головную часть, выступающую от конической части напротив консольной части, причем головная часть имеет диаметр, превышающий диаметр канала для шпинделя.5. Подузел подвески по п. 1, который также содержит ступицу с подшипником, а также стопорную гайку, расположенную на консольной части шпинделя, причем ступица с подшипником соединена с компонентом подвески, а стопорная гайка фиксирует ступицу с подшипником на шпинделе.6. Подузел подвески по п. 5, который содержит прокладку, расположенную на шпинделе между компонентом подвески и ступицей с подшипником в контакте с ними, причем стопорная гайка взаимодействует со ступицей, шайбой и компонентом подвески для посадки конической части шпинделя в канале для шпинделя.7. Подузел подвески по п. 1, в котором канал для шпинделя имеет центра РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 146 792 U1 (51) МПК B60G 11/00 (2006.01) B62D 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014109070/11, 11.03.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.03.2014 (72) Автор(ы): ХАМЕРНИК Дейв (US) (73) ...

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Номер записи: 1
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Axle Assembly For Agricultural Applicator

Номер: US20130056970A1
Автор: Greg FISCHER, Rex L. Ruppert
Принадлежит: CNH Amercia LLC

A front axle assembly for a floater or other agricultural implement has a hollow shaft with pressed-in axle stubs for mounting the shaft to a pair of bearing assemblies. A pair of discs are mounted or otherwise secured to ends of the hollow shaft. The discs are angled inwardly from a position generally adjacent an inner end of the pressed-in axle stubs. The placement of the discs reduces stress applied to the hollow shaft during use.

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Номер записи: 2
25-04-2013 дата публикации

WHEEL CLAMPING ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20130099557A1
Автор: Bartlett Simon Charles, Hart Nicholas Andrew
Принадлежит: Eko Sport, Inc.

An axle assembly () has a longitudinal axis and first and second ends, the axle assembly configured for rotatably mounting a wheel and hub assembly on an axle portion of the axle assembly, the axle portion located between the first and second ends, the axle assembly configured for affixing to first and second structural members (), at least one of the structural members () comprising a substantially closed bore orifice () wheel mounting point or dropout, said dropout having a first side configured for the axle portion to extend therefrom when said axle assembly () is fixed to said point and a second side, the axle assembly () comprising a first fixing means () at the first end for releasably fixing the axle assembly () to the first structural member () and a second fixing means () at the second end for releasably fixing the axle assembly () to the second structural member (). 1. A wheel clamping assembly for a bicycle having first and second spaced structural members with an axle assembly affixed to the structural members , each of said structural members having a closed bore dropout , the axle assembly comprising:(a) an axle portion located between first and second ends of the axle assembly;(b) said first structural member having a first side and a second side at its closed bore dropout, with said axle portion extending from the first side;(c) a fastener formed on the axle portion near the second end of the axle assembly and fastened to the second structural member at its closed bore dropout;(d) an abutment member slidably mounted to the axle portion near the first end of the axle assembly and abutting said second side of the first structural member; and(e) a quick release providing a clamping force between said abutment member and the fastener at the second end of said axle assembly opposite the abutment member, said force thereby clamping said axle assembly by compressing said structural members toward one another with said clamping force acting on the structural ...

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Номер записи: 3
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Independent dual wheel direct drive axles, between the duals gear box, and independent servo drive steering for between the dual direct drive suspensions

Номер: US20130162007A1
Автор: Leo P Oriet
Принадлежит: Navistar Canada ULC

A rear dual wheel direct drive axle assembly ( 30 ) for a vehicle having a longitudinal frame rail ( 28 ) includes a spindle shaft ( 1 ) attached to the frame rail and having an axis of rotation generally in the same vertical plane as the longitudinal frame rail. The assembly ( 30 ) also includes a dual wheel drive axle ( 13, 14 ) transversely and pivotally mounted on the spindle shaft ( 1 ). The axle ( 13, 14 ) is configured to pivot about the spindle shaft ( 1 ).

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Номер записи: 4
18-07-2013 дата публикации

AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR WORK VEHICLE

Номер: US20130181505A1
Автор: Nakada Fumiaki, Ohnogi Hiroaki
Принадлежит:

An axle housing assembly for a work vehicle is adapted to be mounted in the work vehicle, and includes an axle housing and a disc-shaped member. The axle housing has a recessed portion for press fitting on an end thereof. The recessed portion is opened to a vehicle outer side, the recessed portion having a constant inner diameter. The disc-shaped member is press-fitted into the recessed portion, an outer peripheral surface of the disc-shaped member having a single reference dimension. A first region of the outer peripheral surface is arranged on an inner side in a press fitting direction and processed at a first tight fit tolerance range with respect to the reference dimension. A second region of the outer peripheral surface is arranged outwards of the first region and processed at a second tight fit tolerance range less than the first tight fit tolerance range. 1. An axle housing assembly for a work vehicle adapted to be mounted in the work vehicle , the axle housing assembly comprising:an axle housing having a recessed portion for press fitting on an end thereof, the recessed portion being opened to a vehicle outer side, the recessed portion having a constant inner diameter; anda disc-shaped member press-fitted into the recessed portion, an outer peripheral surface of the disc-shaped member having a single reference dimension, a first region of the outer peripheral surface being arranged on an inner side in a press fitting direction and processed at a first tight fit tolerance range with respect to the reference dimension, a second region of the outer peripheral surface being arranged outwards of the first region and processed at a second tight fit tolerance range less than the first tight fit tolerance range.2. The axle housing assembly for a work vehicle recited in claim 1 , whereinthe axle housing has an inner recessed portion formed on a vehicle inner side of the recessed portion, the inner recessed portion having an inner diameter less than the inner diameter ...

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Номер записи: 5
15-08-2013 дата публикации

BOGIE SHAFT FOR A RAILWAY VEHICLE HAVING A STONE GUARD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20130207409A1
Автор: Lübben Edzard, Stier Oliver
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A bogie shaft for railway vehicles has a cladding which contains a metal component. The metal component is preferably electrochemically less refined, but no greater than exactly as refined, as a material of the bogie shaft. Corrosion on the bogie shaft can thereby be advantageously prevented. The metal material of the cladding is also able to effectively protect the bogie shaft against stone impact. The cladding can be advantageously applied by cold gas spraying, or a sleeve can be bent around the bogie shaft for forming the cladding. The cladding can advantageously contain particles that can make it more resistant to stone impact. The particles can be made, for example, of hard materials, of particularly ductile particles, or of particles made of a memory shape alloy. 117-. (canceled)18. A bogie shaft assembly for a railway vehicle , the bogie shaft assembly comprising:a bogie shaft having an interface; anda cladding disposed on said bogie shaft and functioning as a stone guard, said cladding having a metal component being at most as refined as a metal material forming said interface of said bogie shaft.19. The bogie shaft assembly according to claim 18 , wherein said metal component of said cladding contains a same metal material as said bogie shaft.20. The bogie shaft assembly according to claim 18 , further comprising a structural phase for increasing a resistance of said cladding to stone impact is contained in said metal component of said cladding.21. The bogie shaft assembly according to claim 20 , wherein said structural phase is formed by hard particles claim 20 , said hard particles are embedded in said metal component of said cladding.22. The bogie shaft assembly according to claim 20 , wherein said structural phase is formed by particles selected from the group consisting of pseudo-plastic particles claim 20 , pseudo-elastic metal particles claim 20 , and particles of a material of which a modulus of elasticity is at most 1/10 of that of said metal ...

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Номер записи: 6
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Rolling bearing unit with encoder for supporting wheel

Номер: US20130209016A1
Автор: Jyunya Inohae, Masato Nagano, Yoshio Kaneko
Принадлежит: NSK LTD

Construction is achieved that is able to prevent strain deformation in the axial direction of a flat plate section 21 of a cover 19 a when a cylinder section 20 of the cover 19 a, which covers the opening on the inside end in the axial direction of an internal space where an encoder 1 is located, is fitted into and fastened to the inside end section in the axial direction of an outer ring 7. A non-contact section 26 a is formed all the way around the inside end section in the axial direction of the cylinder section 20 such that the outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring, and the dimension L 26 in the axial direction is two times or more the thickness dimension t 19 of a plate member of the cover 19 a. With the cover 19 a fitted into the inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring 7, only the portion of the cylinder section 20 that is nearer the outside in the axial direction than the non-contact section 26 a is substantially fitted into the inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring 7 with an interference fit.

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Номер записи: 7
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Tire Inflation System Having A Sleeve Shaped Air Passage

Номер: US20130228258A1
Автор: Knapke Brian V., Racine Lloyd G.
Принадлежит: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC

A tire inflation system for a vehicle includes an axle spindle having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a sleeve having a radially inner surface, a radially outer surface, an inboard end portion and an outboard end portion with a flared end. A cavity is located between the radially inner surface of the axle spindle and the radially outer surface of the sleeve. The cavity being in fluid communication on an inboard end portion with a first rotary seal and in communication on an outboard end portion with a second rotary seal, wherein the flared end of the sleeve closes the cavity on the outboard end portion. 1. A tire inflation system for a vehicle , comprising:an axle spindle having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface;a sleeve having an radially inner surface, a radially outer surface, an inboard end portion and an outboard end portion, said outboard end portion having a flared end;a cavity located between said radially inner surface of said axle spindle and said radially outer surface of said sleeve, said cavity in communication on an inboard end portion with a first rotary seal and in communication on an outboard end portion with a second rotary seal;wherein said flared end of said sleeve closes said cavity on said outboard end portion.2. A tire inflation system for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said sleeve is a tubular claim 1 , hollow elongate member.3. A tire inflation system for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of said flared outboard end portion of said sleeve is greater than an outer diameter of a remaining portion of said sleeve claim 1 , and said remaining portion of said sleeve has a substantially constant diameter.4. A tire inflation system for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a radially outer surface of said first rotary seal sealingly engages said radially inner surface of said axle spindle.5. A tire inflation system for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said first ...

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Номер записи: 8
12-09-2013 дата публикации

TORSION BEAM AXLE HAVING RING MEMBER FRICTION-WELDED TO TRAILING ARM

Номер: US20130234499A1
Автор: KO Hyung Gyu, LEE Kyoung Taek, SHIN Myong Ho
Принадлежит: Austem Co., Ltd.

The present invention relates to a torsion beam axle comprising a torsion beam whose both end parts have a circular cross section and a pair of trailing arms which are integrally coupled to the both end parts of the torsion beam, wherein the trailing arm is formed with a circular joining surface which has at least a predetermined width in a radial direction to correspond to the end part of the torsion beam, and the torsion beam axle further comprises a ring member having axially one end surface which is correspondingly contacted to the circular joining surface and coupled thereto by friction welding, and the other end surface which is correspondingly contacted to the end part of the torsion beam and welded thereto. Therefore, an enhanced coupling force between the trailing arm and the torsion beam which are of different materials therebetween can be maintained. 1. A torsion beam axle comprising a torsion beam whose both end parts have a cross section of a circular shape and a pair of trailing arms which are perpendicularly and integrally coupled to the both end parts of the torsion beam , whereineach of the trailing arms is formed with a circular joining surface which has at least a predetermined width in a radial direction to correspond to the end part of the torsion beam, andthe torsion beam axle further comprises a ring member having in an axial direction one end surface which is correspondingly contacted to the circular joining surface and coupled thereto by friction welding to be integrally coupled to the trailing arm, and the other end surface which is correspondingly contacted to the end part of the torsion beam and welded thereto to be integrally coupled to the torsion beam.2. The torsion beam axle according to claim 1 , wherein the torsion beam and a pair of the trailing arm are made of different materials therebetween claim 1 , and the ring member is made of a material whose weldability to the torsion beam is better than that of the trailing arm.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 9
14-11-2013 дата публикации

PARTIALLY ADHERED FLEXIBLE AXLE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130300188A1
Автор: Dhont Sebastien, Dube Emmanuel, Patigniez Alain
Принадлежит: RENAULT s.a.s

A flexible axle including at least one first arm to connect a vehicle body to a wheel support, and a crossbeam including at least one first end that can be adhered to the first arm, wherein an arm that can be assembled by adhesion includes plural portions which, when joined together in a first transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the crossbeam, define a recess having a shape essentially complementary to that of the first end of the crossbeam that the recess receives. 113-. (canceled)14. A flexible axle comprising:at least one first arm, configured to connect a bodyshell to a wheel support;a crossmember including at least one first end;the arm including plural parts which, joined together in a first direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the crossmember, define a housing of a shape that essentially complements that of the first end of the crossmember that it houses;wherein the first end of the crossmember is bonded to at least part of the first arm.15. The flexible axle as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the first end of the crossmember has a shape without undercut.16. The flexible axle as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the shape of the first end of the crossmember is substantially oblong.17. The flexible axle as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the plural parts of the first arm which define the housing are fixed together by clamping elements.18. The flexible axle as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the plural parts of the first arm which define the housing are fixed together by screws.19. The flexible axle as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the first arm includes two cradle-like parts forming the housing for the first end of the crossmember.20. The flexible axle as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the crossmember claim 14 , with exception of its ends claim 14 , has a substantially V-shaped generatrix section.21. A method of assembling an axle including: a crossmember including at least one first end; and at least one first arm including plural parts ...

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Номер записи: 10
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Quick release devices

Номер: US20130328385A1
Автор: Chih-Ping Kuo
Принадлежит: A-Pro Tech Co Ltd

A quick release device includes an axle tube, a pressing unit, and a driving unit. The axle tube extends through a bicycle frame, and has a plurality of through holes. The pressing unit includes a plurality of pressing members disposed respectively and movably within the through holes in the axle tube, and a pushing member movable axially in the axle tube. The driving unit includes a movable shaft. When the driving unit is changed to a locking state, the movable shaft moves the pushing member such that the pushing member pushes and moves the pressing member to press against the bicycle frame. When the driving unit is changed to a release state, the movable shaft moves the pushing member away from the pressing members to allow the pressing members to move radially away from the bicycle frame.

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Номер записи: 11
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Steering axle for agricultural vehicles

Номер: US20130333959A1
Автор: Dirk Speckamp, Sebastian Wagemann
Принадлежит: CLAAS SELBSTFAHRENDE ERNTEMASCHINEN GMBH

A steering axle is provided for agricultural vehicles having at least two drive motors for at least two land wheels on either side of the steering axle disposed next to one another substantially in the center between the land wheels. A mechanical drive train between the drive motor and the wheel hub is provided on both sides.

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Номер записи: 12
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Axle System

Номер: US20130334867A1
Автор: Christ Armin, Drewes Olaf
Принадлежит: SAF-HOLLAND GMBH

An axle system including an external unit having a maximum extent Dtransversely with respect to an axis of rotation, a brake drum element comprises a face part extending transversely with respect to the axis of rotation and has a cutout, and a drum casing that extends substantially parallel to the axis of rotation, the cutout of the face part having an extent transversely with respect to the axis of rotation of at least D, the extent of the drum casing transversely with respect to the axis of rotation is smaller than the internal dimension of an attachment unit which can be fixed to and at least partially surrounds the brake drum element, the external unit is arranged in the direction of the axis of rotation on a hub unit, and wherein the brake drum element can be moved over the external unit and fixed to the hub unit. 111-. (canceled)12. An axle system comprising:an external unit;a hub unit; and,a brake drum element;{'sub': '1', 'wherein the external unit has a maximum extent Dtransversely with respect to an axis of rotation;'}wherein the brake drum element comprises a face part, which extends transversely with respect to the axis of rotation, and comprises a cutout, and a drum casing which extends essentially parallel to the axis of rotation;wherein the drum casing is multi-part and comprises a friction element and a carrier portion;wherein the carrier portion comprises a material of higher strength than the friction element;{'sub': '1', 'wherein the cutout of the face part has an extent transversely with respect to the axis of rotation of at least the maximum extent D;'}wherein an extent of the drum casing transversely with respect to the axis of rotation is smaller than the internal dimension of an attachment unit fixed to and at least partially surrounding the brake drum element;wherein the external unit is arranged in the direction of the axis of rotation on the hub unit; and,wherein the brake drum element can be moved over the external unit and fixed to the ...

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Номер записи: 13
30-01-2014 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT, IN PARTICULAR WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR UTILITY VEHICLES

Номер: US20140028080A1
Автор: Drewes Olaf, Weber Elmar
Принадлежит: SAF-HOLLAND GMBH

A wheel bearing arrangement, in particular wheel bearing arrangement for utility vehicles, comprising a hollow body unit, a securing unit and a stator unit, wherein the hollow body unit has a maximum extent in an axial direction, a pressure space extending substantially in the axial direction, and an end section, wherein the securing unit is secured to the end section, wherein the stator unit is secured to the securing unit, and wherein the stator unit has attachment and sealing means, by means of which a rotor unit can be made to bear against the wheel bearing arrangement in a way which is air-tight and rotatable relative to the stator unit. 18-. (canceled)9. A wheel bearing arrangement , in particular a wheel bearing arrangement for utility vehicles or commercial vehicles , comprising:a hollow body unit, a securing unit and a stator unit;wherein the hollow body unit includes a maximum extent along an axis, a pressure space extending substantially along the axis, and an end section;wherein the securing unit is secured to the end section;wherein the stator unit is secured to the securing unit;wherein the stator unit includes an attachment and sealing means, such that a rotor unit at least bears against a wheel-bearing arrangement in an air-tight, rotatable configuration relative to the stator unit, and wherein the hollow body unit adjacent to the end section includes a bearing portion;wherein the bearing portion supports a bearing arrangement on the hollow body unit, and wherein the bearing arrangement is selectively tensioned by the securing unit against displacement relative to the hollow body unit; andwherein the securing unit is a single integral piece.10. The wheel bearing arrangement of claim 9 ,wherein the pressure space is one of a recess and a cavity in the hollow body unit; andwherein the pressure space is limited at a first end by a supply nozzle and at a second end by the securing unit and the stator unit.11. The wheel bearing arrangement of claim 9 , ...

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Номер записи: 14
07-01-2021 дата публикации

AXIAL PLUNGING HALF-SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210001667A1
Автор: Davis Hunter Scott
Принадлежит:

A half-shaft assembly includes a first constant velocity (CV) joint, a second CV joint and an axial movement joint connected between the first CV joint and the second CV joint. The axial movement joint includes a first shaft coupled to the first CV joint and a second shaft coupled to the second CV joint, wherein mechanical input received on the first shaft is communicated to the second shaft, and wherein the second shaft slides axially within the first shaft. The axial movement joint further includes an axial boot cover coupled on a first end to the first shaft and on a second end to the second shaft that accommodates axial movement of the first shaft relative to the second shaft. The first constant velocity (CV) joint is coupled to provide torsional input received at an input to the first shaft, the first CV joint having a first CV boot cover. The second CV joint coupled to provide torsional output received from the second shaft to an output, the second CV joint having a second CV boot cover. 1. A half-shaft assembly comprising:an axial movement joint having a first shaft and a second shaft, wherein rotational input received on the first shaft is communicated to the second shaft, and wherein the second shaft slides axially within the first shaft, the axial movement joint having an axial boot cover coupled on a first end to the first shaft and on a second end to the second shaft that accommodates axial movement of the first shaft relative to the second shaft;a first constant velocity (CV) joint coupled to transmit rotational input received at an input to the first shaft, the first CV joint having a first CV boot cover; anda second CV joint coupled to transmit rotational output received from the second shaft to an output, the second CV joint having a second CV boot cover.2. The half-shaft assembly of claim 1 , wherein the axial movement joint comprises:a plurality of ball bearings retained within a cage, wherein the first shaft includes a plurality of slots formed ...

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Номер записи: 15
03-01-2019 дата публикации

COUPLED TORSION BEAM AXLE FOR BUCKLING INDUCTION AND VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20190001784A1
Автор: LEE Ghi-Youn
Принадлежит:

A coupled torsion beam axle for buckling induction may include a torsion beam, a cross section of which varies laterally, a right axle coupler and a left axle coupler being respectively formed at both end portions of the torsion beam, the torsion beam being provided with a buckling induction member configured to induce buckling deformation by an external load applied to each of the right and left axle couplers. 1. A coupled torsion beam axle for buckling induction , comprising:a torsion beam, a cross section of which varies laterally,a first axle coupler and a second axle coupler being respectively formed at a first end portion and a second end portion, respectively of the torsion beam, the torsion beam being provided with a buckling induction member configured to induce buckling deformation by an external load applied to each of the first and second axle couplers.2. The coupled torsion beam axle of claim 1 , wherein the buckling induction member causes the buckling deformation by bending the torsion beam claim 1 , and the torsion beam is bent in a diagonal direction thereof3. The coupled torsion beam axle of claim 2 , wherein the diagonal direction is formed at an acute angle.4. The coupled torsion beam axle of claim 2 , wherein the buckling induction member is formed as a bead claim 2 , and the bead forms a local weak stiffness portion in section in each of the first and second axle couplers.5. The coupled torsion beam axle of claim 4 , wherein the bead includes an upper-end portion bead formed on an upper surface of the torsion beam and a rear lower-end portion bead formed on a lower surface thereof claim 4 , and the upper-end portion bead and the rear lower-end portion bead are disposed at a predetermined interval to form the diagonal direction thereof6. The coupled torsion beam axle of claim 5 , wherein the upper-end portion bead and the rear lower-end portion bead have a same shape.7. The coupled torsion beam axle of claim 5 , wherein the upper-end portion ...

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Номер записи: 16
13-01-2022 дата публикации

CYLINDER BOOT FOR AXLE OF INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20220009282A1
Автор: KAWASE Yokei
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI

A cylinder boot for an axle of an industrial vehicle includes a cylinder boot body, a rod-side fixing portion, a cylinder-side fixing portion, and a detection portion. The cylinder boot covers a cylinder rod of a steering hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder boot body has a contractable portion that is contractable in response to a stroke of the cylinder rod. The rod-side fixing portion is disposed at one end portion of the cylinder boot body and fixed to a distal end portion of the cylinder rod. The cylinder-side fixing portion is disposed at the other end portion of the cylinder boot body and fixed to a cylinder body of the steering hydraulic cylinder. The detection portion is displaced in a direction in which the cylinder rod extends or contracts, and is detected by a detection sensor disposed on the beam axle. 1. A cylinder boot for an axle of an industrial vehicle , the industrial vehicle having a beam axle , a steering knuckle pivotably supported by the beam axle and a steering hydraulic cylinder supported by the beam axle , a cylinder rod of the steering hydraulic cylinder being connected to the steering knuckle to pivot the steering knuckle , wherein the cylinder boot covers the cylinder rod of the steering hydraulic cylinder , the cylinder boot comprising:a cylinder boot body that has a contractable portion that is contractable in response to a stroke of the cylinder rod;a rod-side fixing portion of the cylinder boot body that is fixed to a distal end portion of the cylinder rod;a cylinder-side fixing portion of the cylinder boot body that is fixed to a cylinder body of the steering hydraulic cylinder; anda detection portion that is displaced in a direction in which the cylinder rod extends or contracts, and is detected by a detection sensor disposed on the beam axle.2. The cylinder boot for the axle of the industrial vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the detection portion is formed on a circumference of the cylinder boot body along a circumferential ...

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Номер записи: 17
07-01-2021 дата публикации

FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210003205A1
Автор: Downs James P., ENDRESZL Joseph M., Marsh Gregory A., PRICHARD Jonathan P., Zink Frederick E.
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A front axle assembly with an axle housing that has first and second housing halves that each include a main housing portion, a tubular portion and a steering yoke. The main housing portion defines a cavity that houses at least a portion of a speed differentiation mechanism. The tubular portions are fixedly coupled to an associated one of the main housing portions and extend between the main housing portion and an associated one of the steering yokes. Each steering yoke is fixedly coupled to an associated tubular portion. An annular joint structure is formed where the first and second first housing halves are coupled to one another. The annular joint structure is formed about the rotary axis such that one of the first and second housing halves is inserted into the other one of the first and second housing halves along an insertion axis that is coincident with the rotary axis. 1. A front axle assembly comprising:first and second output members disposed for rotation about a rotary axis;speed differentiation means coupled to the first and second output members, the speed differentiation means being configured to permit speed differentiation between the first and second output members; andan axle housing having first and second housing halves, each of the first and second housing halves comprising a main housing portion, a tubular portion and a steering yoke, the main housing portion defining a cavity that houses at least a portion of the speed differentiation means, the tubular portion being fixedly coupled to the main housing portion and extending between the main housing portion and the steering yoke, the steering yoke being fixedly coupled to the tubular portion, wherein an annular joint structure is formed where the first and second first housing halves are coupled to one another, wherein the annular joint structure is formed about the rotary axis such that one of the first and second housing halves is inserted into the other one of the first and second housing ...

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Номер записи: 18
08-01-2015 дата публикации

WHEEL-AXLE GENERATOR

Номер: US20150008799A1
Автор: Okuda Katsuji
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A wheel-axle generator equipped with a rotor configured to rotate with rotation of a wheel and a stator arranged around the rotor. The rotor is fixed to a concave portion that opens toward a vehicle outside of a tire wheel of a wheel. An arm member that has one end attached to a wheel-axle housing or a steering knuckle), that extends so as to stride over a wheel, and that, on a side of an outer surface of the wheel, further extends parallel to the outer surface of the wheel up to a central portion of the wheel. The stator is annularly arranged so as to surround the rotor and is provided on the other end side of the arm member. This arrangement provides space for accommodating a generator without shortening a wheel axle etc. and attaching the generator easily. 17-. (canceled)8. A wheel-axle generator of an automobile equipped with a rotor configured to rotate with rotation of a wheel and a stator attached to a spindle coupled concentrically to a wheel axle of the wheel , comprising:the rotor fixed to a concave portion that opens toward a vehicle outside of a tire wheel of the wheel and annularly arranged so as to surround the stator, andthe stator attached to the spindle and arranged so as to be surrounded by the rotor.9. The wheel-axle generator according to claim 8 ,wherein the rotor and the stator are coupled to each other via a bearing such that the rotor is rotatable relative to the stator.10. A wheel-axle generator equipped with a rotor configured to rotate with rotation of a wheel and a stator arranged around the rotor claim 8 , comprising:the rotor fixed to a concave portion that opens toward a vehicle outside of a tire wheel of a wheel; andan arm member that has one end attached to a wheel-axle housing or a steering knuckle, that extends so as to stride over a wheel, and that, on a side of an outer surface of the wheel, further extends parallel to the outer surface of the wheel up to a central portion of the wheel;wherein:the stator annularly arranged so as ...

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Номер записи: 19
14-01-2016 дата публикации

AXLE MOUNT FOR UTILITY VEHICLES

Номер: US20160009133A9
Автор: Spielmann Rolf
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The invention relates to an axle mount for utility vehicles, comprising a carrier unit and a protective unit, wherein the carrier unit has a first fastening region for the fixing of a utility vehicle axle thereto and has, arranged adjacent to said fastening region, a receiving region for receiving chassis systems, and wherein the protective unit is arranged on the carrier unit such that the receiving region is enclosed transversely with respect to an axial direction by the carrier unit and by the protective unit, in such a way that the ingress of foreign bodies into the receiving region is prevented. 1. An axle mount for commercial vehicles , comprising:a carrier unit; anda protective unit;wherein the carrier unit has a first fastening region for the fixing of a vehicle axle thereto and has, arranged adjacent to said fastening region, a receiving region for receiving chassis systems; andwherein the protective unit is arranged on the carrier unit such that the receiving region is enclosed transversely with respect to an axial direction by the carrier unit and by the protective unit, in such a way that the ingress of foreign bodies or foreign matter into the receiving region is prevented or obstructed; andwherein the protective unit is positively and frictionally fixed at the carrier unit.2. The axle mount of claim 1 ,wherein the protective unit is fixed at the carrier unit at at least two fastening regions, which fastening regions are spaced apart.3. The axle mount of claim 1 , wherein the protective unit has a surface area and a support area reinforcing the surface area claim 1 ,wherein the support area has a higher bending stiffness transversely with respect to the axial direction than the surface area, andwherein the surface area preferably has an extension along the axial direction, which is at least as large as the extension of the carrier unit in the axial direction.4. The axle mount of claim 3 ,wherein the surface area of the protective unit is arranged on ...

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Номер записи: 20
14-01-2016 дата публикации

FABRICATED DROP AXLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20160009134A1
Автор: HARASYM Michael Anthony
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A fabricated drop axle is described. A pair of axle stub ends is oppositely retained within a saddle having a recess through which accessories can pass. 1. A fabricated drop axle assembly , comprising:a pair of opposed and spaced apart axle stub ends, each having a saddle end and a spindle end;a saddle arcuately formed about an axis to coaxially retain therein the saddle ends of the respective axle stub ends, and defining a recess that substantially bisects the axis.2. The fabricated drop axle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': '1', 'a pair of support braces, each support brace arcuately formed about the axis and mated to the saddle and the saddle end of each spaced apart axle stub end, p wherein the support brace and the saddle substantially and oppositely circumscribe the saddle end of each spaced apart axle stub end.'}3. The fabricated drop axle assembly of claim 2 , further comprising: a pair of opposed tab segments, each tab segment abutting and mated to one of the opposed saddle ends; and', 'a bridge segment joining the tab segments, having a span defined by the recess and abutting and mating both sides of the saddle., 'a top plate comprising4. The fabricated drop axle assembly of claim 3 , further comprising:a bottom plate comprising first and second ends to abut and mate the saddle end of each of the axle stub ends, and sides abutting and mating both sides of the saddle.5. A saddle for a fabricated drop axle assembly claim 3 , the saddle being arcuately formed about an axis to coaxially retain therein a pair of spaced apart and opposed axle stub ends claim 3 , and defining a recess that substantially bisects the axis.6. A method of manufacturing a saddle for a fabricated drop axle assembly claim 3 , the method comprising:forming a saddle plate by removing a substantially central portion of a blank to define an aperture;pressing the saddle plate substantially across the aperture about an axis over an arcuate die having a radius corresponding to a ...

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Номер записи: 21
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle with wheel and axle Assembly capable of changing track width during driving mode

Номер: US20160009135A1
Автор: Jong Chiou-muh
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A vehicle having a set of front wheels and axle assembly and a set of rear wheels and axle assembly capable of changing the track width from a wide track to a narrow track or vice versa in vehicle moving condition. The wide track mode is for safe high speed driving and more collision protection from the four wheels. The narrow track is used on the other hand for narrow street and slow speed driving and for easy parking in a narrow space. 1. A vehicle comprising:a front axle with a pair of front wheels having a track width adjustable between a predetermined front wide track and a predetermined front narrow track,a rear axle with a pair of rear wheels having a track width adjustable between a predetermined rear wide track and a predetermined rear narrow track and a control means for synchronously turning said pair of front wheels and said pair of rear wheels in driving mode from driving direction to an open alignment stance for creating axially outward forces, which exert on said pair of front wheels to expand from said predetermined front narrow track to said predetermined front wide track and exert on said pair of rear wheels to expand from said predetermined rear narrow track to said predetermined rear wide track, and for synchronously turning said pair of front wheels and said pair of rear wheels in driving mode from driving direction to an close alignment stance for creating axially inward forces, which exert on said pair of front wheels to retract from said predetermined front wide track to said predetermined front narrow track and exert on said pair of rear wheels to retract from said predetermined rear wide track to said predetermined rear narrow track, whereby said vehicle can be operated continuously from narrow track mode to wide track mode and from wide track mode to narrow track mode in vehicle moving condition.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein each of said pair of front wheels further comprising a motor driven gear mechanism with a linkage ...

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Номер записи: 22
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SPINDLE SYSTEM FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CORRECTION

Номер: US20180009479A1
Автор: Merrill Zachary Alexander
Принадлежит: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN

A spindle sleeve and washer for adjusting the camber, toe, or thrust angle of a vehicle wheel to a desired predetermined angle which allows for use of existing hub and spindle assembly without permanent modification to the vehicle. 1. An apparatus for inducing a desired angular orientation of an axis of revolution of a tire mounted to an axle and accommodating change in position of brake components resulting from use of said apparatus , said apparatus comprising:a sleeve which includes an inner surface and an outer surface, an inboard end and an outboard end, said inner surface of said sleeve aligned with a surface of revolution about a first axis, said outer surface of said sleeve aligned with a surface of revolution about a second axis, said second axis positioned at a predetermined angle compared to said first axis, said outboard end possesses an at least one depression positioned on and extending radially inward past said outer surface, said sleeve possessing an at least one protrusion extending radially inward from said inner surface;a washer which includes an outboard surface, an inboard surface, an inner surface forming an aperture, said aperture extending from said outboard surface to said inboard surface, said washer includes at least one protrusion protruding radially inward from said inner surface for engaging said at least one depression of said sleeve;an axle spindle possessing an outer surface of revolution about a third axis, at least one depression extending radially inward past said axle spindle outer surface of revolution;wherein when said sleeve is positioned upon said axle spindle, said sleeve protrusion engages said at least one depression of said axle spindle, preventing rotation of said sleeve about said third axis of said spindle.2. The apparatus of further comprising an articulating brake component mounting plate connected to said axle.3. The apparatus of wherein said at least one depression on said spindle is a plurality of depressions ...

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Номер записи: 23
14-01-2021 дата публикации

AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210009258A1
Автор: Schmidt Robert Kyle
Принадлежит: Safran Landing Systems UK LTD

An aircraft landing gear bogie beam including first and second ends and a mounting bearing for connection to an aircraft landing gear main strut between the ends. Each end has a respective axle, and each axle defines a wheel mounting portion on each side of the bogie beam. The bogie beam is arranged to enable the first and second axles to each pivot relative to the bearing about a respective longitudinal axis of the bogie beam by an amount that is sufficient to place a wheel rim of a wheel assembly in contact with the ground in the event of a tyre of the wheel assembly deflating. 1. An aircraft landing gear assembly comprising:a first elongate bogie beam including a first bearing via which the first bogie beam is arranged to be pivotally mounted to an aircraft landing gear main strut and defining a first bogie pivot axis;a second elongate bogie beam including a second bearing, defining a second bogie pivot axis, via which the second bogie beam is arranged to be pivotally mounted to the aircraft landing gear main strut in a side by side adjacent relationship with the first bogie pivot axis being coaxial with respect to the second bogie pivot axis;a first axle mounted at a first end region of the first bogie beam, the first axle defining a first wheel mounting portion on a first side of the first bogie beam for supporting a first wheel assembly;a second axle mounted at a second end region of the first bogie beam, the second axle defining a second wheel mounting portion on the first side of the first bogie beam for supporting a second wheel assembly;a third axle mounted at a first end region of the second bogie beam, the third axle defining a third wheel mounting portion on a second side of the second bogie beam for supporting a first wheel assembly, the second side facing away from the first bogie beam; anda fourth axle mounted at a second end region of the second bogie beam, the fourth axle defining a fourth wheel mounting portion on the second side of the bogie beam ...

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Номер записи: 24
09-01-2020 дата публикации

AIR RESERVOIR FOR A STEERING AXLE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20200010117A1
Автор: HASLAM Neil
Принадлежит: DEXTER TRAILER PRODUCTS OF CANADA CORPORATION

An air reservoir for a steering axle is mounted on a trailer, the steering axle comprising a pair of rotation pivoting wheel assemblies. Each wheel assembly has a rotation plate and a steering arm connected thereto. A rod pivotally connects the steering arms, each wheel assembly being rotatably connected to either end of the axle. An air stabilizer assembly is mounted on the axle and is connected to the rod, the air stabilizer assembly having an inflatable damper assembly thereon. An air supply is fluidly connected to an air inlet on the axle, the air inlet being fluidly connected to the damper assembly. The air stabilizer assembly dampens pivotal movement of the wheel assemblies when compressed air from the air reservoir fills the damper assembly. The air stabilizer assembly allows the wheel assemblies to rotate more freely when pressure of the compressed air within the damper assembly is reduced. 1. An air reservoir for use with a steering axle mounted on a trailer , the steering axle comprising:a. a tube section with a pair of rotation pivoting wheel assemblies extending from opposing ends thereof, each wheel assembly having a rotation plate and a steering arm connected thereto, there being two rotation plates and two steering arms;b. a rod pivotally connecting the steering arms, each wheel assembly being rotatably connected to either end of the tube section;c. each wheel assembly being connected to pivot about a vertical axis through each rotation plate;d. an air stabilizer assembly being mounted on the tube section and being connected to the rod, the air stabilizer assembly having an inflatable damper assembly thereon;e. the air reservoir located within the tube section, a compressed air supply from the trailer being fluidly connected to an air inlet on the axle, an air outlet from the axle being fluidly connected to the damper assembly, the air stabilizer assembly dampening pivotal movement of the wheel assemblies when compressed air from the air reservoir ...

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Номер записи: 25
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Mechanical axle/suspension spring seats for thin-wall axles

Номер: US20150014953A1
Автор: Dane Gregg, Michael D. Oyster, Phillippi R. Pierce
Принадлежит: HENDRICKSON USA LLC

The invention relates to a spring seat for a mechanical spring axle/suspension system that includes continuous window welds and facilitates the use of a thin-wall axle, thereby saving weight and cost. The seat secures at least one mechanical spring of the axle/suspension system to an axle of the axle/suspension system. The spring seat comprises at least one body configured to seat on the axle, and the body forms at least one window when disposed on the axle. The body is rigidly attached to the axle by a continuous weld formed in the window. The spring seat is free of a line weld between the body and the axle.

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Номер записи: 26
18-01-2018 дата публикации

WHEEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DISK BRAKE

Номер: US20180015782A1
Автор: BIFFI Stefano, HERAUDET Laurent
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A wheel carrier assembly () of a machine for agricultural use, such as a tractor, has a drive axle () and steering wheels. The wheel carrier assembly () includes a constant-velocity joint () for the connection, upstream, of the wheel carrier assembly () to the transmission. The assembly includes, downstream, a rotation shaft () for the rotation of the wheel assembly. A disc brake device () controls the braking of the wheel assembly. A gear reducer (), connects to the wheel assembly and to the rotation shaft (). The disc brake device () is operationally connected to the rotation shaft () so that the braking action is applied directly on the rotation shaft, upstream of the gear reducer (). 1. Wheel carrier assembly of a vehicle for agricultural use , such as a tractor , wherein the vehicle has a drive comprising transmission and a steering axle connectable to the drive , wherein the wheel carrier assembly is connectable to the axle to support and control in movement a wheel assembly attached thereto on a wheel flange , wherein the wheel carrier assembly comprises:a constant-velocity joint connected, upstream, to the transmission, and comprising, downstream, a rotation shaft for the rotation of the wheel assembly;a disc brake device suitable to brake the wheel assembly;a gear reducer, connected to the wheel assembly and to the rotation shaft, suitable to vary the rotation speed of the rotation shaft;wherein the disc brake device comprises at least one brake disc and at least one brake calliper wherein the brake disc is operatively connected to the rotation shaft, upstream of the gear reducer, so that the braking action is applied directly to said shaft.2. Wheel carrier assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the brake disc is integrally attached to the rotation shaft.3. Wheel carrier assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the rotation shaft and the brake disc are constrained in rotation to each other by a lock.4. Wheel carrier assembly according to claim 3 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 27
28-01-2016 дата публикации

TRAILER AXLE REPAIR KIT HAVING SPARE SPINDLE AND FLANGE AXLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160023513A1
Автор: Crockett, JR. Earland M.
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A spare stub assembly has a circular flange attached to a spindle that has been inserted within a hole centrally located in the central flange. A set of holes are disposed symmetrically about the large flat surface of the flange. The back end of the spindle is placed within a tubular member that has a corresponding second flange attached at an end thereof. This second flange likewise has a central hole and a set of holes disposed symmetrically about the large flat surface of the second flange. The back end of the spindle is inserted within the hole in the second flange associated with the tubular member and onwards therein; this is followed by the bolts and locking nuts application between the two sets of flanged holes thereby locking the two flanges together and permitting easy replacement of a worn spindle. Another spare stub assembly attached similarly to a third flange that is itself attached to the other end of the tubular member opposite the first flange is an option. 1. A spare stub assembly comprising: 'a central hole and', 'a flange having'}a spindle welded along an outer edge thereof to an inner recessed portion of the flange within the central hole.2. The spare stub assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a raised lip along one side of the flange and about the central hole.3. The spare stub assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a mounting hole disposed about the central hole.4. The spare stub assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of mounting holes symmetrically disposed about the central hole.5. The spare stub assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spindle is disposed such that a back end thereof is directed to a side of the flange and a staircase portion of the spindle is located to the another side thereof.6. An axle assembly having:a tubular member having two ends andtwo flanges each attached an end of the tubular member such that an edge of each flanges is disposed vertically thereto.7. The axle assembly of claim 6 , further comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 28
24-01-2019 дата публикации

PORTABLE TOTE CART

Номер: US20190023299A1
Автор: Simmons Stanley R., Wasson Leon F.
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This invention is for an improved combination chaise lounge and tote cart and especially to an chaise lounge and tote cart which can be folded to a storage position and can be quickly converted between a tote cart and a chaise lounge. 1. A foldable recreational tote cart comprising:a frame having a base frame member having two end portions and having a front frame member being hingedly attached with a pair of hinges to one end portion of said base frame member and a rear frame member hingedly attached with a pair of hinges to the other end portion of said base frame member, each said front and rear frame member hinges allowing the front frame member and the rear frame member to be folded from an upright position to a collapsed folded position, and each said hinge having a hinge lock to lock said front and rear frame members in a plurality of positions;a pair of generally U-shaped leg members rotatably attached to said base frame member;an axle being rotatably attached to each side of each said leg member and having a wheel supporting spindle protruding therefrom each said axle being rotatable between a wheel supporting position and a folded position; anda plurality of wheels, each wheel being removably attached to one said axle spindle and rotatably thereon;whereby said tote cart may have the wheels removed and the axles rotated inwardly and each said leg member folded on said base frame member and said front and rear frame members folded on said base frame member to fully collapse said cart for storage and transportation.2. The foldable recreational tote cart in accordance with in which each said axle has a sleeve rotatably supported on one said leg for rotating said axle from a wheeled position to a storage position.3. The foldable recreational tote cart in accordance with in which each said axle wheel supporting spindle is slidably mounted through said rotatable sleeve and alignable with an aperture in said leg.4. The foldable recreational tote cart in accordance ...

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Номер записи: 29
23-01-2020 дата публикации

FRONT AXLE BEAM AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200023424A1
Автор: HWANG Sam Soo, Imanishi Kenji, ISHIHARA Koichiro, Tamura Kenji, YABUNO Kunihiro, YOSHIDA Kunihiro
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In a pressing step, a first forged product is pressed by a first die, and thereby, a second forged product including a rough flange having a thickness-changing portion is produced. The thickness-changing portion includes a front part protruding frontward from a side of a rough web part and a rear part protruding rearward from the side of the rough web part. Each of the front part and the rear part includes a first part, and a second part that is thicker than the first part and is located farther from the rough web part than the first part. In the pressing step, at least a part of the rough flange that is above or below the web part (thick part) is pressed by the first die, whereby the material of the first forged product in the part is caused to flow frontward and rearward, and the thickness-changing portion is formed. 1. A method for producing a front axle beam including a beam part , the beam part including a web part and flanges joined on both sides of the web part and having an H-shaped cross section , the method comprising:a step of die forging a material with forging dies paired with each other at a central axis of the web part to form the web part and the flanges such that at least one of the flanges has a maximum thickness at its joined part to the web part, in the cross section of the beam part; anda step of pressing the joined part of the flange to the web part with a first die from an outer side in a web part extending direction in the cross section of the beam part to form thick parts in regions outside of the joined part of the flange to the web part.2. The method for producing a front axle beam according to claim 1 , wherein the first die presses the joined part of the flange to the web part from an outer side in the web part extending direction in the cross section of the beam part to widen the flange in the cross section of the beam part.3. The method for producing a front axle beam according to claim 1 , wherein the first die presses the joined part ...

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Номер записи: 30
23-01-2020 дата публикации

FRONT AXLE BEAM AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200023427A1
Автор: HWANG Sam Soo, Imanishi Kenji, ISHIHARA Koichiro, Tamura Kenji, YABUNO Kunihiro, YOSHIDA Kunihiro
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The production method includes a first step, a second step and a third step. In the first step, a steel material is forged by dies, whereby a forged product including a rough web part and four plate-shaped rough flange parts is produced. In the second step, at least one specified rough flange part, which is at least one of the four rough flange parts, is pressed by a first die, whereby a first bent portion bending outward in an up-down direction is formed in the specified rough flange part. In the third step, the edge of the first bent portion is pressed by a second die inward in the up-down direction, whereby the edge is deformed and a second bent portion is formed. In the third step, the edge of the specified flange part is deformed while the edge is kept from deforming in a front-rear direction. 1. A method for producing a front axle beam including a beam part , the beam part including a web part and flange parts joined on both sides of the web part and having an H-shaped cross section , comprising:placing the flange parts between dies, and forging the flange parts with the dies while pinching the flange parts from opposite sides in a direction in which the flange parts protrude; andpressing at least one specified flange part, which is at least one of the flange parts, in a direction perpendicular to a web part extending direction in the cross section of the beam part to bend an edge of the specified flange part outward in the web part extending direction in the cross section of the beam part.2. The method for producing a front axle beam according to claim 1 , wherein a convex die is inserted in between the specified flange part and another one of the flange parts located opposite to the specified flange part to bend the edge of the specified flange part outward in the web part extending direction in the cross section of the beam part.3. The method for producing a front axle beam according to claim 1 , further comprising pressing the bent edge of the specified ...

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Номер записи: 31
28-01-2021 дата публикации

ONE-PIECE PORTAL WHEEL END MOUNTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210023941A1
Автор: Kempker Kyle, Stephan Jordan E.
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A mounting system for a portal lift assembly of an off-road vehicle includes a housing having a rear wall, a front wall, and a side wall. The rear wall includes an opening to receive the end of one of the vehicle's axles, and the front wall includes an opening to allow an output shaft to extend outward from the housing. The rear wall also includes one or more integral mounting brackets effective to mount the box to the suspension of the vehicle. Such integral mounting brackets may include an upper A-arm connection bracket to connect the upper A-arm directly to the rear wall, and/or a lower A-arm connection bracket to connect the lower A-arm directly to the rear wall. When the wheel is a steerable wheel, the rear wall also may include an integral mounting bracket effective to allow a steering linkage to connect directly to the rear wall. 1. A portal gear box assembly for an all-terrain vehicle or a utility task vehicle , the assembly comprising:a) a housing having a rear wall, a front wall, and a side wall,wherein said rear wall includes a vehicle axle opening effective to receive the end of an axle of an all-terrain vehicle or a utility task vehicle, andwherein said front wall includes an output shaft opening effective to allow an output shaft to extend outward from said housing;b) a linking mechanism housed in said housing and effective for linking an axle received in the vehicle axle opening to an output shaft;c) an output shaft operably connectable via said linking mechanism to an axle received in the vehicle axle receptacle, and effective to rotate upon rotation of the stock axle;wherein said housing rear wall includes at least one integral mounting bracket adapted to allow the vehicle suspension to connect directly to the rear wall.2. A portal gear box assembly according to wherein the at least one integral mounting bracket is adapted to allow an A-arm claim 1 , a trailing arm claim 1 , or a swing arm claim 1 , to connect directly to the rear wall.3. A portal ...

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Номер записи: 32
23-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR SHIELDING VEHICLE COMPONENT

Номер: US20200025275A1
Автор: Batdorf Scott D., SCHROEDER Dustin M., SMITH Shane R.
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A shielding element for protecting at least one suspension and/or driveline component. The shielding element is connected to a suspension component. The suspension component extends in a first axial direction and includes a mounting portion at one end for mounting the suspension component to a vehicle. The suspension component further includes a second end for mounting the suspension component to a knuckle. The second mounting portion is capable of receiving a suspension mounting component, which may be or include a ball joint. The shielding element is located near the second mounting portion. The shielding element extends from a surface of the suspension component in a second direction different from the first direction. The portion of the protection element that extends in the second direction may protect at least one of the mounting point, the suspension mounting component, and the driveline component from contact with debris. 1. A protective shield for a vehicle suspension , comprising:an attachment portion attachable to a vehicle suspension component, the vehicle suspension component extending in an axial direction from a first end to a second end;at least one shield portion attached to the attachment portion and extending laterally relative to the axial direction of the suspension component, wherein the at least one shield portion includes:a first planar component extending from the attachment portion; anda second component being shaped to form a cavity and a surface opposite the cavity, wherein the cavity faces at least one of a suspension link mounting point, a ball joint, or a constant velocity joint, and wherein the surface opposite the cavity is shaped so as to direct flow and objects away from the cavity.2. The protective shield of claim 1 , wherein the suspension component comprises a trailing arm.3. The protective shield of claim 1 , wherein the cavity of the protective shield faces a constant velocity joint and directs flow and objects away from the ...

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Номер записи: 33
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Axle Body and Chassis Unit

Номер: US20160031265A1
Автор: Drewes Olaf
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The present invention relates to an axle body for use in motor vehicles and to a chassis unit having an axle body of said type comprising an axle tube and an axle stub, wherein the axle tube is in the form of a hollow body and has a plane-symmetrical first section, wherein the axle tube has a second section which is of asymmetrical design with respect to one of the planes of symmetry of the first section, and wherein the axle stub is arranged at a distal, rotationally symmetrical end of the axle tube. 113-. (canceled)14. An axle body for use in motor vehicles , comprising:an axle tube; andan axle stub;wherein the axle tube comprises a hollow body and has a plane-symmetrical first section,wherein the axle tube has a second section, which is asymmetrical with respect to the plane of symmetry of the first section;wherein the axle stub is arranged at a distal, rotationally symmetrical end of the axle tube;wherein the second section has a second circumference, which is smaller than a first circumference of the first section;wherein the relationship of the second circumference to the first circumference is 0.820 to 0.995; andwherein the second section has a flattening with a substantially plane surface, and wherein the flattening has a width, which is in a relationship of 0.05 to 0.31 to the first circumference.15. The axle body of claim 14 ,wherein a cross-section of the first section is plane-symmetrical with respect to two planes, which intersect in the longitudinal axis of the axle tube; andwherein a cross-section of the second section is plane-symmetrical with respect to one of the planes and is asymmetrical with respect to the respective other plane.16. The axle body of claim 14 , wherein the first section of the axle tube has a substantially constant cross-section claim 14 , and wherein 0.4 to 0.95 times of the cross-section of the second section is congruent with the cross-section of the first section.17. The axle body of claim 16 , wherein 0.5 to 0.8 times of the ...

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Номер записи: 34
04-02-2016 дата публикации

WHEEL AXLE SUSPENSION WITH RECTANGULAR AXLE BODY

Номер: US20160031279A1
Автор: Aalderink Derk Geert, Bruinja Marten Frank Ciarán
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A wheel axle suspension of a vehicle, comprises an axle body having a rectangular cross section, a flexible trailing arm extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and crossing the axle body substantially perpendicular, and at least one clamping strap assembly for clamping the axle body and the trailing arm together. The trailing arm has a front spring portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is provided with an axle seating portion adjoining the front spring portion at a rear end thereof. The axle seating portion comprises a longitudinal portion extending substantially in line with the front spring portion, and a downwardly extending portion extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal portion. The axle body is received in the axle seating portion with the upper side and rear side facing the longitudinal portion and the downwardly extending portion respectively. The axle seating portion of the trailing arm has an axle body facing surface having three engagement areas engaging the axle body respectively at the front upper corner, the rear upper corner and at a region at or adjacent the lower rear corner of the axle body. Between said engagement areas there is a clearance between the axle body facing surface of the axle seating portion and the upper side and rear side of the axle body. 1. A wheel axle suspension of a vehicle , comprising:an axle body having a rectangular cross section, having a front side, a rear side, an upper side and an underside, and having an upper front corner, an upper rear corner, a lower front corner and a lower rear corner,a flexible trailing arm extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and crossing the axle body substantially perpendicular, the trailing arm having a front spring portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and provided with an eyelet formed at a front end and an axle seating portion adjoining the front spring portion at a rear end of the front ...

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Номер записи: 35
01-02-2018 дата публикации

AXLE BEAM WITH VARIABLE WALL THICKNESS AND VARIABLE CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Номер: US20180029414A1
Автор: BARKER, Bucholtz Dennis, II Earl Paul, Khanfar Adel Mohd
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An axle beam comprises a hollow middle portion and a pair of hollow end portions. The hollow middle portion has a first corner-curved tapered arch cross-sectional shape. The pair of hollow end portions each have a substantially circular cross-sectional shape, and each extend from an opposite end of the middle portion. The hollow middle portion has a first wall thickness. The hollow end portions each have a second wall thickness that is larger than the first wall thickness. 1. An axle beam , comprising:a hollow middle portion having a first corner-curved tapered arch cross-sectional shape; anda pair of hollow end portions each having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape and each extending from an opposite end of the middle portion;wherein the hollow middle portion has a first wall thickness; andwherein the hollow end portions each have a second wall thickness that is larger than the first wall thickness.2. The axle beam of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of angular portions disposed at opposite ends of the axle beam between the middle portion and the pair of hollow end portions claim 1 , respectively;wherein the pair of angular portions each have a second corner-curved tapered arch cross-sectional shape including the second wall thickness.3. The axle beam of claim 2 , wherein the angular portions and the pair of end portions are each oriented at an angle of about 30 degrees from the center of the hollow middle portion.4. The axle beam of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of pivotable members fixedly attached at the pair of end portions claim 1 , respectively.5. The axle beam of claim 4 , wherein each of the end portions has an inner diameter that is complementary to an outer diameter of each of the pivotable members such that each pivotable member is at least partially received within the end portion.6. The axle beam of claim 1 , wherein the hollow middle portion tapers inwardly toward a center of each of the end portions at each end of the axle beam. ...

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Номер записи: 36
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle twist axle assembly

Номер: US20180029434A1
Автор: Abhinand Chelikani, Johannes Peter Halbauer, Kevin Richard Langworthy, Patrick Daniel MORITZ, Sukhdeep Singh
Принадлежит: Magna International Inc

The twist axle assembly includes a pair of spaced apart trailing arms and a twist beam of which extends in a first direction between the trailing arms. The twist beam includes a pair of end portions and a middle portion. The twist beam further has a pair of side walls and at least one additional wall that extends between the side walls. The side walls in the middle portion are generally parallel with the side walls of the end portions. The twist beam is generally hour-glass shaped with the middle portion having a first width and the end portions have a greater second width. The twist beam also tapers from the first width of the middle portion to the second widths of the end portions for gradually increasing a torsional stiffness from the middle portion to the end portions.

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Номер записи: 37
31-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE TORSION BEAM SUSPENSION AND VEHICLE TORSION BEAM

Номер: US20190030978A1
Автор: JOBIRA Masayuki, KAWAGUCHI Hideaki, KUWAKO Shun, NAKADO Nobuyuki, NISHIMURA Kazuhiro, Takahashi Hiroyuki
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A torsion beam of a vehicle torsion beam suspension has a closed cross section. A beam center portion has an inverse substantially v-shaped cross section or a substantially v-shaped cross section. Circumference increasing portions having a longer circumferential length toward the beam ends are disposed at opposite sides of the beam center portion. Each circumference increasing portion has a beam width that is a width in the fore and aft direction of a vehicle body, the beam width gradually increasing toward a beam end, and increasing at a higher rate as a position of the beam width is closer to the beam end. 1. A vehicle torsion beam suspension comprising:a pair of trailing arms each supporting a wheel to a vehicle body and a torsion beam having a closed cross section, the torsion beam connecting the trailing arms together, whereineach trailing arm includes a pivot support portion at an end in a longitudinal direction of the trailing arm to pivotally support the trailing arm relative to the vehicle body, and a wheel mounting portion at another end in the longitudinal direction of the trailing arm, the wheel mounting portion being a portion to which the wheel is mounted,the torsion beam has beam ends at opposite ends in a longitudinal direction of the torsion beam, the beam ends each being bonded to a middle portion between the pivot support portion and the wheel mounting portion of the trailing arm,the torsion beam includes a beam center portion having a substantially v-shaped cross section at a center in the longitudinal direction of the torsion beam, the substantially v-shaped cross section being defined by walls facing in pivot directions of the trailing arms, the walls protruding in one of the pivot directions,the torsion beam includes circumference increasing portions at opposite sides of the beam center portion, each circumference increasing portion having a circumferential length that is an entire length in a circumferential direction of the beam longer than ...

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Номер записи: 38
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Controlled Pressure Casting

Номер: US20150035245A1
Автор: Horton Frank A., Kiselis Gregory P., Kotagiri Seetarama S., Skszek Timothy W.
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An automotive component including a composite casting is provided. The composite casting includes a steel member and an end cap fastened to an end portion of the steel member. A cast coupling member is cast about the end portion of the steel member including the end cap, thereby positively and rigidly securing the cast coupling member to the steel member. The automotive component can comprise an engine cradle, a control arm, an instrument panel support structure, a bumper assembly, or a twist axle. The cast coupling member is typically formed by casting-in-place aluminum about the end cap and the end portion of the steel member. The steel member is typically a tubular member, and the end cap typically includes a flange designed to provide a mechanical interlock surface with the cast coupling member. For example, the flange can have a polygonal shape, an outwardly extending member, or notches. 1. An engine cradle for a motor vehicle , comprising:a frame assembly having a pair of spaced rails secured by spaced cross members;at least one of the spaced rails and the spaced cross members including a composite casting, including:a steel member;an end cap fastened to an end portion of the steel member; anda cast coupling member cast about the end portion of the steel member including the end cap, thereby positively and rigidly securing the cast coupling member to the steel member.2. The engine cradle as defined in wherein the cast coupling member is casted about the end portion of the steel member by casting-in-place aluminum about the end cap and the end portion.3. The engine cradle as defined in wherein the steel member is a tubular member.4. The engine cradle as defined in wherein the end cap has a flange having one of a circular and a non-circular configuration.5. The engine cradle as defined in wherein the flange has notches for providing a mechanical interlock surface.6. The engine cradle as defined in wherein the end cap has a flange having a polygonal shape for ...

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Номер записи: 39
04-02-2021 дата публикации

WORK VEHICLE

Номер: US20210031833A1
Автор: HIROSE Ikki, Numa Yasutaka
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A work vehicle includes an axle frame extending in a left-right direction, a cylinder coupled to the axle frame, and a first supply conduit connected to the cylinder and configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the cylinder. The first supply conduit is fixed to the axle frame. 1. A work vehicle comprising:an axle frame extending in a left-right direction;a cylinder coupled to the axle frame; anda first supply conduit connected to the cylinder and configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the cylinder,the first supply conduit being fixed to the axle frame.2. The work vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe axle frame has a front beam and a rear beam disposed behind the front beam and in front of the cylinder, andthe rear beam has an insertion hole through which the first supply conduit is inserted.3. The work vehicle according to claim 2 , further comprising:a second supply conduit connected to the cylinder and configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the cylinder,the second supply conduit being inserted through the insertion hole, andthe insertion hole extending obliquely in the left-right direction as seen in a front view of the rear beam.4. The work according to claim 2 , whereinthe axle frame has a reinforcing part connected to the front beam and the rear beam, andthe first supply conduit is fixed to the reinforcing part.5. The work vehicle according to claim 2 , whereinthe first supply conduit is positioned above a lower end part of the front beam.6. The work vehicle according to claim 2 , whereinthe first supply conduit is positioned behind the front beam.7. The work vehicle according to claim 3 , whereinthe first supply conduit has a first pipe part and a second pipe part,the first pipe part is connected to the second pipe part between the front beam and the rear beam, andthe second pipe part is fixed to the axle frame between the front beam and the rear beam and is inserted through the insertion hole.8. The work vehicle according to claim 7 , wherein a first ...

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Номер записи: 40
24-02-2022 дата публикации

TORSION AXLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220055404A1
Автор: Granger James L., HESSLER Alex G.
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Disclosed are modular mechanical assemblies formed from durable, corrosion resistant components with sufficient strength to maintain efficient operation. The modular mechanical assemblies include a novel torsion axle assembly having a cartridge that houses a torsion bar with a splined tip. A load bearing, relatively incompressible bushing is optionally disposed about the torsion bar. The cartridge is inserted into an axle tube, and an end cap is placed over the cartridge and torsion bar. The end cap is affixed to the axle tube such that the bushing is secured within a bore in the end cap. The torsion bar tip extends through the bushing and end cap and is secured within a torsion arm. A spindle is also secured within the torsion arm. One or more components of the torsion axle assembly are made from a low alloy, medium carbon steel material that provides corrosion resistance and advantageous yield and ultimate strength properties. One or more components of the assembly can also be coated to improve corrosion resistance. Suitable coating techniques include, but are not limited to liquid ferritic nitrocarburizing, gas nitriding, electroless nickel plating, or a diamond like carbon coating process. 1. A torsion axle assembly comprising (I) a spindle having a conical portion , (II) a torsion bar , (III) a cartridge , and (IV) a torsion arm , wherein:(a) the torsion bar comprises a tip and a first set of splines residing on the tip;(b) the cartridge is disposed about a portion of the torsion bar, wherein the torsion bar tip extends outward from a first end of the cartridge;{'claim-text': ['(i) the torsion bar socket comprises a second set of splines formed on an interior surface of the torsion bar socket,', '(ii) the torsion bar tip extends into the torsion bar socket such that the first set of splines mates to the second set of spines, and', '(iii) the spindle extends into the spindle socket, and the spindle conical portion frictionally engages an interior surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 41
07-02-2019 дата публикации

AXLE UNIT

Номер: US20190039413A1
Автор: Nagel Christopher
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An axle unit, includes a control arm and a clamping unit that surround a tube region, wherein a first side of the control arm faces away from the tube region, and a second side of the control arm forms a boundary face on the control-arm side of the tube region, wherein the clamping unit can be brought into supporting abutment with the first side of the control arm and has a boundary face on the clamp side, which face defines the tube region, wherein the clamping unit has a first and second clamping parts each having a wedge portion, wherein the wedge portions are formed in such a way that a displacement of the clamping parts substantially in parallel with a clamping axis toward one another results in a narrowing of the tube region transversely to the clamping axis. 115.-. (canceled)16. An axle unit for use in utility vehicles , comprising:a control arm; anda clamping unit;wherein the control arm and the clamping unit surround a tube region;wherein a first side of the control arm faces away from the tube region, and a second side of the control arm forms a boundary face on the control-arm side of the tube region;wherein the clamping unit can be brought into supporting abutment with the first side of the control arm and has a boundary face on the clamp side, which face defines the tube region;wherein the clamping unit has a first clamping part and a second clamping part;wherein the first clamping part has a first wedge portion, and the second clamping part has a second wedge portion;wherein the wedge portions are configured such that a displacement of the clamping parts substantially in parallel with a clamping axis toward one another results in a narrowing of the tube region transversely to the clamping axis.17. The axle unit as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the wedge portions each have a cross-sectional thickness which increases starting from an end of the wedge portion which faces the opposite clamping part in each case.18. The axle unit as claimed in claim 17 , ...

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Номер записи: 42
06-02-2020 дата публикации

FRONT AXLE BEAM AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200039291A1
Автор: HWANG Sam Soo, Imanishi Kenji, ISHIHARA Koichiro, Tamura Kenji, YABUNO Kunihiro, YOSHIDA Kunihiro
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The production method disclosed is a method for producing a front axle beam. The production method includes a die forging step and a bending step. The die forging step is a step of forging a steel material with dies to produce a forged product including a rough web part, which is to be formed into a web part, and four plate-shaped rough flange parts protruding frontward and rearward from an upper side and a lower side of the rough web part, respectively. The bending step is a step of pressing at least one specified rough flange part, which is at least one of the four rough flange parts, with a first die to form a bent portion in the specified rough flange part such that the bent portion is bent inward in an up-down direction of the forged product. 15-. (canceled)6. A front axle beam comprising a beam part , and two king-pin attachment parts provided to both ends of the beam part with respect to a length direction of the beam part , wherein:the beam part includes a web part extending in the length direction, and four flange parts protruding frontward and rearward from an upper side and a lower side of the web part, respectively;at least one of the four flange parts is a specified flange part including a bent portion;the bent portion is bent to become closer to another one of the flange parts that is opposed to the specified flange part as a distance from its edge decreases; andan inclination angle of the bent portion relative to a horizontal direction becomes greater as a distance from a boundary between the specified flange part and the web part increases.7. The front axle beam according to claim 6 , wherein the four flange parts include two specified flange parts that are arranged in a front-rear direction or in an up-down direction.8. A method for producing a front axle beam including a beam part and two king-pin attachment parts attached to both ends of the beam part with respect to a length direction of the beam part claim 6 , the beam part including a web part ...

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Номер записи: 43
06-02-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE INCLUDING SECOND STEERED AXLE

Номер: US20200039581A1
Автор: SLAVE RENATO BERNARDINETTI
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle includes a first steered axle and a second steered axle behind the first steered axle. The second steered axle is steerable independently from the first steered axle. The vehicle includes wheels on the second steered axle. An electric steering motor is connected to the at least one of the wheels. 1. A vehicle comprising:a first steered axle;a second steered axle behind the first steered axle and steerable independently from the first steered axle;wheels on the second steered axle; andan electric steering motor connected to the at least one of the wheels.2. The vehicle as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to instruct the electric steering motor to steer the at least one of the wheels.3. The vehicle as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising a steering-wheel angle sensor configured to measure a rotational position of a steering wheel claim 2 , wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to instruct the electric steering motor based at least on the rotational position of the steering wheel measured by steering-wheel angle sensor.4. The vehicle as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to instruct the electric steering motor based at least on a speed of the vehicle.5. The vehicle as set forth in claim 3 , further comprising a housing and a steering wheel rotatable relative to the housing claim 3 , the steering-wheel angle sensor being fixed to the housing and configured to detect the rotational position of the steering wheel relative to the housing.6. The vehicle as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the processor instructs the electric steering motor to steer the second steered axle at a different steering angle than a steering angle of the first steered axle.7. The vehicle as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a hydraulic actuator connected to the first steered axle.8. The vehicle as set forth in ...

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Номер записи: 44
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Axle Assembly Having a Bowl Cover

Номер: US20160046151A1
Автор: Doyle Stephen, Eschenburg Dale, KELLY John
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An axle assembly having an axle housing and a bowl cover. The axle housing may have a center portion that may define a bowl opening and a differential carrier opening that may receive a differential. The bowl cover may be mounted to the axle housing and may cover the bowl opening. 1. An axle assembly comprising:an axle housing having a center portion that defines a bowl opening and a differential carrier opening that receives a differential that has a ring gear; and a first wall that at least partially covers the bowl opening;', 'a second wall that is spaced apart from the first wall and that at least partially covers the bowl opening; and', 'a ring gear receiving portion that is disposed between the first wall and the second wall and that extends away from the axle housing, wherein the ring gear is received in the ring gear receiving portion., 'a bowl cover that is mounted to the axle housing, the bowl cover including2. The axle assembly of wherein the bowl cover further comprises a perimeter surface that extends around the bowl cover and a flange that extends from the perimeter surface claim 1 , wherein the flange facilitates mounting of the bowl cover to the axle housing and wherein the flange extends around the first wall and the second wall.3. The axle assembly of wherein the first wall and the second wall are offset from the flange such that the first wall and the second wall are disposed further from the axle housing than the flange.4. The axle assembly of wherein the first wall and the second wall are substantially coplanar.5. The axle assembly of further comprising a breather hole that allows air to enter and exit the axle assembly.6. The axle assembly of wherein the breather hole extends through the ring gear receiving portion and is disposed proximate a top end of the ring gear receiving portion.7. The axle assembly of wherein the bowl cover includes a first shock absorber bracket that extends from the first wall and the ring gear receiving portion.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 45
16-02-2017 дата публикации

WIDTH-ADJUSTABLE HEAVY-GOODS VEHICLE

Номер: US20170043622A1
Автор: HAEFELE Horst, MERKEL Felix
Принадлежит: GOLDHOFER AG

A heavy goods vehicle () having a vehicle frame () and at least one driving axis (A), which has on either longitudinal side () of the vehicle () a bogie () comprising a wheel assembly (), each wheel assembly () comprising at least two wheels arranged symmetrically in relation to a central axis (S), and a wheel suspension () by means of which said wheel assembly is fastened to a rotary plate () of the bogie (), this rotary plate () being mounted on a rotary bearing () of the bogie () which is engaged with the vehicle frame () so as to be rotatable about a steering swivel axis (X). According to the invention, the rotary bearing () of the bogie () can be adjusted in the width direction (B) of the vehicle relative to the vehicle frame () and can be detachably connected to the vehicle frame () in an operationally stable manner. 224381230101102. Heavy goods vehicle according to claim 1 , characterised in that the rotary bearing () is fastened to an adapter plate () which is mounted on the vehicle frame () claim 1 , for example by means of an additional bogie () claim 1 , so as to be rotatable about an adjustable axis of rotation (Y) claim 1 , the central axis (S) being arranged to be offset from the steering swivel axis (X) in the width direction (B) of the vehicle () by one predetermined non-zero distance (d) claim 1 , and the adjustable axis of rotation (Y) being arranged to be offset from the steering swivel axis (X) in the width direction (B) of the vehicle () by another predetermined nonzero distance (d).312l. Heavy goods vehicle according to claim 2 , characterised in that the one predetermined distance (d) and the other predetermined distance (d) are different from one another.421. Heavy goods vehicle according to claim 3 , characterised in that the other predetermined distance (d) is double the length of the one predetermined distance (d).5462228482224. Heavy goods vehicle according to claim 1 , characterised in that a rotation stop element () is associated with ...

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Номер записи: 46
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Axle Beam Having a Cavity

Номер: US20150048583A1
Автор: Li Degao, Varela Tomaz Dopico
Принадлежит: ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY, LLC

An axle beam having a beam portion and a kingpin mounting portion. The kingpin mounting portion may have a cavity that may be disposed adjacent to a kingpin hole and an end hole. 1. An axle beam comprising:a beam portion; and a kingpin hole;', 'an end hole that is spaced apart from the kingpin hole;', 'a cavity that is disposed in the kingpin mounting portion adjacent to the kingpin hole and the end hole; and', 'a drain hole that is spaced apart from the end hole and that extends from the cavity through the kingpin mounting portion., 'a kingpin mounting portion disposed at an end of the beam portion, wherein the kingpin mounting portion includes2. The axle beam of wherein the drain hole is disposed below the end hole.3. The axle beam of wherein the end hole and the drain hole have an oval configuration.4. The axle beam of wherein the drain hole is disposed proximate a cavity end wall that is disposed in the cavity and disposed opposite the end hole.5. The axle beam of wherein the drain hole extends through a lower wall of the kingpin mounting portion to the cavity.6. The axle beam of wherein the kingpin mounting portion has a side wall that partially defines the cavity and is offset from a center beam axis claim 2 , wherein the drain hole extends through the side wall.7. The axle beam of wherein the kingpin mounting portion has an upper wall claim 1 , a lower wall disposed opposite the upper wall claim 1 , and first and second side walls that extend from the upper wall to the lower wall claim 1 , wherein the upper wall claim 1 , lower wall claim 1 , and the first and second side walls cooperate to at least partially define the cavity.8. The axle beam of wherein the end hole extends from the upper wall to the lower wall.9. The axle beam of further comprising a cavity end wall that extends from the upper wall to the lower wall claim 7 , wherein the cavity end wall is disposed at an end of the cavity.10. The axle beam of wherein the cavity narrows in a direction that ...

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Номер записи: 47
25-02-2016 дата публикации

STEERABLE WHEEL SIDE OF A DRIVE AXLE

Номер: US20160052389A1
Автор: Bittlingmaier Gunter
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The invention relates to the wheel side of as drive axle with wheel member steering. A drop Centre rim, preferably made of steel, is provided on the wheel hub and is combined with a disc brake, which is axially inwardly offset relative to the wheel plane and which preferably has compressed an actuation. The necessary space for the disc brake arrangement is guaranteed by the sufficiently low diameter of the wheel hub in the region of the brake disc and by a comparatively large axial space for the brake system, which is created by an axially narrow design of the wheel hub transmission and a by a new design of the steering knuckle bearing and of the pertaining axle guard. 1. A steerable wheel side of a drive axle for heavy crane vehicles or the like , having a knuckle support which is arranged in a steerable manner at an axle guard of a middle axle section and which has a knuckle axially passed through by a drive shaft part , at which a wheel hub arrangement is rotatably supported which has a wheel hub gear drive-connected to the drive shaft part at an input side ,whereina wheel flange dimensioned for a drop center rim and an integrally formed drop center rim which can be screwed to the wheel flange are provided at the wheel hub arrangement and wherein, within an axial range having a diameter which is small in comparison with the diameter of the wheel hub gear, the wheel hub arrangement has a brake disk which is axially displaced towards the axle guard with respect to the drop center rim and which cooperates with a service brake which is axially screwed to the knuckle support.2. The steerable wheel side in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the drop center rim is made of steel.3. The steerable wheel side in accordance with claim 1 ,whereina brake anchor plate or a brake caliper bracket is arranged at a wall of a knuckle cap of the knuckle support.4. The steerable wheel side in accordance with claim 3 ,whereinthe brake caliper bracket is arranged at a flange surface ...

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Номер записи: 48
23-02-2017 дата публикации

KIT FOR CONVERTING A TANDEM ARRANGEMENT INTO A SINGLE WHEEL ARRANGEMENT FOR A TOWED AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

Номер: US20170050691A1
Автор: Chapon Emmanuel, Guerin Sébastien, GUIET LIONEL
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A kit for converting a tandem arrangement into a single-wheel arrangement for a towed agricultural machine includes an adapter with an attachment flange and fastener holes formed in this flange for the attachment of the attachment flange to a machine frame of the towed agricultural machine, a supporting axle mount formed on the attachment flange, a single-wheel axle arranged on the attachment flange, and a wheel flange arranged on the single-wheel axle for attaching a wheel rim. 1. A kit for converting a tandem arrangement into a single-wheel arrangement for a towed agricultural machine , comprising:an adapter with an attachment flange and fastener holes formed in this flange for the attachment of the attachment flange to a machine frame of a towed agricultural machine,a supporting axle mount formed on the attachment flange,a single-wheel axle arranged on the attachment flange, anda wheel flange arranged on the single-wheel axle for attaching a wheel rim.2. A towed agricultural machine , for the selective operation in a tandem arrangement or a single-wheel arrangement , comprising:a machine frame, and an attachment flange and fastener holes formed in this flange for selective attachment to the machine frame,', 'a supporting axle mount formed on the attachment flange,', 'a single-wheel axle arranged on the attachment flange, and', 'a wheel flange arranged on the single-wheel axle for attaching a wheel rim., 'a supporting axle formed on each side of the machine frame, wherein a tandem axle carrier or an adapter can selectively be attached to the supporting axles, the adapter including Pursuant to 35 USC §119, this application claims the benefit of and priority to German patent application no. 102015216063.7, filed on Aug. 21, 2015, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.The disclosure relates to a kit for converting a tandem arrangement into a single-wheel arrangement for a towed agricultural machine.Towed agricultural machines, for example, ...

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Номер записи: 49
21-02-2019 дата публикации

AXLE SYSTEM

Номер: US20190054766A1
Автор: Khoury Jean, Nagel Christopher
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Axle system for use in utility vehicles includes a suspension arm and a clamping unit, wherein the clamping unit has a base element and a clamping element, wherein the base element is substantially arranged on a first side and the clamping element on the second side of the suspension arm lying opposite the first side, wherein the base element is configured to be secured to an axle element, and wherein a tensile element is configured to apply a tensile force between the clamping element and the base element, such that the suspension arm is held by force fit between the clamping element and the base element. 115.-. (canceled)16. An axle system for use in utility vehicles , comprising:a suspension arm; anda clamping unit;wherein the clamping unit has a base element and a clamping element;wherein the base element is at least partially arranged on a first side and the clamping element on a second side of the suspension arm lying opposite the first side;wherein the base element is configured to be secured to an axle element; andwherein a tensile element is provided which is designed to apply a tensile force between the clamping element and the base element, such that the suspension arm is held by force fit between the clamping element and the base element.17. The axle system as claimed in claim 16 ,wherein the clamping element has a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion;wherein the first supporting portion is configured be brought to rest on the second side of the suspension arm;wherein the second supporting portion is configured to be brought to rest on a holding face of the base element; andwherein the tensile element is configured to be brought into engagement on the clamping element at least partially between the first and second supporting portions.18. The axle system as claimed in claim 17 ,wherein in a mounted state of the axle system, the first supporting portion has a mean distance from the longitudinal axis of the tensile element;wherein in ...

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Номер записи: 50
05-03-2015 дата публикации

TWO-WHEELED TROLLEYS

Номер: US20150061239A1
Автор: Hume Shaun Alexander, RIDDIFORD Martin Philip
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The handling properties of two-wheeled trolleys may be materially improved by arranging for the freely rotatable wheels () to be able to move to a certain extent relative to the frame or load-receiving container portions () of the trolley in a direction parallel to the direction of travel of the trolley. This can be achieved by mounting the trolley wheels () so that they, and the axles () on which they are mounted for free rotation, can, preferably independently, swivel about a horizontal axis displaced from (and lower than) the level at which the wheels are mounted on their respective axles. The wheels are preferably set at a high positive camber angle. Letting the wheels swivel materially improves handling on rough terrain. The trolley is preferably foldable to save space when being transported or stored. 1. A two-wheeled trolley comprising a box or frame structure adapted to receive or support a load , and two ground-engaging wheels mounted for free rotation on axles connected to the box or frame structure wherein the axles can themselves swivel over a restricted arcuate range relative to the box or frame structure , about a horizontal axis perpendicular to the direction of travel when the trolley is pulled or pushed along.2. A trolley according to wherein each axle is capable of swivelling independently of the other.3. A trolley according to wherein the axles on which the two wheels rotate are coplanar when in a vertical plane and inclined at 75° to 105° to one another claim 1 , and each axle is mounted on the box or frame structure in a fashion allowing it to pivot relative thereto about an axis substantially parallel to the ground on which the wheels rest.4. A trolley according to and including two wheel and mounting units claim 3 , each consisting of a wheel mounted on a stub shaft for rotation about a first axis claim 3 , the stub shaft being mounted at or near one end of a crank or radius arm claim 3 , and the crank or radius arm being rotatable about a ...

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Номер записи: 51
05-03-2015 дата публикации

AXLE MOUNT FOR UTILITY VEHICLES

Номер: US20150061253A1
Автор: Spielmann Rolf
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The invention relates to an axle mount for utility vehicles, comprising a carrier unit and a protective unit, wherein the carrier unit has a first fastening region for the fixing of a utility vehicle axle thereto and has, arranged adjacent to said fastening region, a receiving region for receiving chassis systems, and wherein the protective unit is arranged on the carrier unit such that the receiving region is enclosed transversely with respect to an axial direction by the carrier unit and by the protective unit, in such a way that the ingress of foreign bodies into the receiving region is prevented. 124. An axle mount for utility or commercial vehicles , comprising a carrier unit () and a protective unit () ,{'b': 2', '21', '21', '24, 'wherein the carrier unit () has a first fastening region () for the fixing of a utility vehicle axle thereto and has, arranged adjacent to said fastening region (), a receiving region () for receiving or accommodating chassis systems, and'}{'b': 4', '2', '24', '2', '4', '24, 'wherein the protective unit () is arranged on the carrier unit () such that the receiving region () is enclosed transversely with respect to an axial direction (A) by the carrier unit () and by the protective unit (), in such a way that the ingress of foreign bodies or foreign matter into the receiving region () is prevented or obstructed.'}2. The axle mount of claim 1 ,{'b': 4', '2', '42', '21, 'wherein the protective unit () is fixed at the carrier unit () at at least two fastening regions (), which fastening regions () are spaced apart.'}3. The axle mount of any one of the preceding claims claim 1 ,{'b': 4', '46', '44, 'wherein the protective unit () has a surface area () and a support area () reinforcing the latter,'}{'b': 44', '46, 'wherein the support area () has a higher bending stiffness transversely with respect to the axial direction (A) than the surface area (), and'}{'b': 46', '2, 'wherein the surface area () preferably has an extension along the ...

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Номер записи: 52
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Method for Producing Chassis Components for Commercial Vehicles by Means of Friction Welding, and Corresponding Axle Unit

Номер: US20150061355A1
Автор: Hoppe Matthias
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The invention relates to a method for producing chassis components for commercial vehicles, comprising the following steps: providing a first element and a second element, wherein the first element has a first contact region, in which it is designed essentially rotationally symmetrically about a rotational axis, and wherein the second element has a second contact region, which is curved and arranged opposite the first contact region; causing one of the elements to rotate about the rotational axis relative to the respective other element; pressing the elements against one another such as to generate friction between the second contact region and the first contact region and partial melting in the first and second contact regions; delaying the rotation of the elements relative to one another, wherein the partially melted regions transition into the solid state and a bonded connection is established between the first element and the second element. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for producing chassis components for commercial vehicles , comprising the following steps:providing a first element and a second element, wherein the first element has a first contact region that is substantially rotationally symmetrically about a rotational axis, and wherein the second element has a second contact region which is curved and arranged opposite the first contact region;causing one of the first and second elements to rotate about the rotational axis relative to the other first and second element;pressing the first and second elements against one another such as to generate friction between the second contact region and the first contact region and partial melting in the first and second contact regions; anddelaying the rotation of the first and second elements relative to one another, wherein the partially melted regions transition into a solid state and a bonded connection is established between the first element and the second element.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the first ...

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Номер записи: 53
05-03-2015 дата публикации

STEER AXLE HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150061356A1
Автор: Hennig Mark Kevin
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A high temperature warning system for a vehicle steer axle an air pressure supply, a normally-closed valve in fluid communication with pressure supply, a heat sensitive control capable of opening the normally-closed valve upon a predetermined temperature, the heat sensitive control mounted adjacent to the wheel end assembly in a heat exchange relationship therewith, and a warning system connected to the air pressure supply for actuation upon opening of the normally-closed valve. 1. A high temperature warning system for a steer-axle wheel end assembly , the system comprising:a pressurized fluid supply,a steer-axle spindle pivotably mounted to a steer axle, the steer-axle spindle having an inner face facing the steer axle and having an outer end, the steer-axle spindle forming a channel extending from the inner face to the outer end and in sealed fluid communication with the pressurized fluid supply at the inner face,a normally-closed valve disposed in the channel at the outer end of the steer-axle spindle in, the normally-closed valve and steer-axle spindle forming a sealing interface so as to prevent fluid from flowing from the channel through the outer end of the steer-axle spindle,a heat sensitive control capable of opening the normally-closed valve upon a predetermined temperature, the heat sensitive control mounted on or near the steer-axle wheel end assembly in a heat exchange relationship therewith, anda warning indicator connected to the pressurized fluid supply for actuation upon opening of the normally-closed valve.2. The system of wherein the heat sensitive control forms part of the normally-closed valve.3. The system of wherein the heat sensitive control comprises a eutectic alloy capable of melting and opening the normally-closed valve upon reaching the predetermined temperature.4. A high temperature warning system for a steer-axle wheel end assembly claim 1 , the steer-axle wheel end assembly comprising a steer-axle spindle pivotably mounted to a steer ...

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Номер записи: 54
02-03-2017 дата публикации

QUINT CONFIGURATION FIRE APPARATUS

Номер: US20170056695A1
Автор: Moore Michael R.
Принадлежит: OSHKOSH CORPORATION

A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a ladder assembly and a single rear axle coupled to a chassis. The single rear axle includes either a single solid axle configuration extending laterally across the chassis or a first axle having a first constant velocity joint and a second axle having a second constant velocity joint. The ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 90 feet and a vertical height of at least 95 feet and configured to support a tip load of at least 750 pounds. A water tank is configured to contain at least 500 gallons of water. The center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, a body assembly, a pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by the tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet. 1. A quint configuration fire apparatus , comprising:a chassis;a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose;a pump coupled to the chassis;a water tank coupled to the chassis;a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis;a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis; and a single solid axle configuration extending laterally across the chassis, or', 'a first axle having a first constant velocity joint and a second axle having a second constant velocity joint, the first axle and the second axle extending from opposing lateral sides of a differential;, 'wherein the single rear axle comprises either, 'a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis,'}wherein the ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 90 feet and a vertical height of at least 95 feet, wherein the ladder assembly is configured to support a tip load of at least 750 pounds, wherein the water tank is configured to contain at least 500 gallons of water, and wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 55
04-03-2021 дата публикации

LOW-FLOOR ELECTRIC AXLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210061093A1
Автор: CAI BING-KUN, HU JIA-YI, Li Hang, LI JIAN-QIU, XU LIANG-FEI
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A low-floor electric axle assembly including: an axle housing, hub motors, planetary gear reducers, hubs, a brake system, C-shaped beams, and a suspension system. Mechanical mounting of the suspension system is compatible with a conventional axle, and arrangement manners of the brake system, the hub motors, and the planetary gear reducers are capable of expanding a width of a coach aisle. Each of the hub motors is arranged coaxially with a rim; a first-stage cylindrical gear drive, bevel gear drive, or hypoid gear drive is removed; an unconventional-structure planetary gear reducer is provided to ensure a high transmission ratio and transmission efficiency; the brake system is arranged at two ends of the axle and at inner sides of the motors, thereby making full use of space at the two ends of the axle, and forming the low-floor electric axle assembly. 1. A low-floor electric axle assembly , comprising:an axle housing, hub motors, planetary gear reducers, hubs, a brake system, C-shaped beams, and a suspension system, wherein mechanical mounting of the suspension system is compatible with a conventional axle;the axle housing has a left and right symmetrical dumbbell-shaped structure configured to bear a weight of a vehicle;the hub motors are inner rotor type motors and are separately arranged at two ends of the axle housing left and right symmetrically; each of the hub motors is arranged coaxially with a wheel; and a hub motor rotor is connected to the planetary gear reducer;each of the planetary gear reducers is a single-stage planetary gear reducer; a sun gear of the planetary gear reducer receives power outputted by the hub motor; and a planetary gear reducer housing is a power output end connected to a rim, to transmit the power to the wheel;each of the hubs is supported over a motor output shaft sleeve through a bearing, and is connected to the planetary gear reducer housing and the rim;the brake system is a disc mechanic brake powered by variable pneumatic ...

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Номер записи: 56
22-05-2014 дата публикации

AXLE SHAFT SYSTEM FOR USE WITH GO-KARTS AND OTHER VEHICLES

Номер: US20140139012A1
Автор: Dziekonski Mitchell Z.
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Axle shaft assemblies for use with a vehicle include a tubular shaft formed from a material having a first modulus of elasticity. A first insert is positioned within the longitudinal cavity of the shaft at a first end, the first insert having a thickness adapted to provide the first end tubular shaft with a greater modulus of elasticity for providing a suspension characteristic to the vehicle. A second insert having the selected thickness is positioned at a second end of the shaft. Interchangeability of the inserts enables a single lightweight shaft of generally thin, continuous wall thickness to be adapted with a variety of suspension characteristics, without replacing the shaft itself, while the low modulus of elasticity of the shaft facilitates the flexibility of the axle assembly and the ability of the axle to withstand impacts without deformation. 1. An axle shaft assembly for a vehicle , the axle shaft assembly comprising:a tubular shaft having a first end, a second end, a central portion, and a longitudinal cavity extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the tubular shaft is formed from a material having a first modulus of elasticity;a first insert positioned within the longitudinal cavity at the first end of the tubular shaft, wherein the first insert comprises a thickness adapted to provide the first end of the tubular shaft with a second modulus of elasticity greater than the first modulus of elasticity for providing a suspension characteristic to the vehicle; anda second insert positioned within the longitudinal cavity at the second end of the tubular, wherein the second insert comprises the thickness and is adapted to provide the second end of the tubular shaft with the second modulus of elasticity.2. The axle shaft assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first insert comprises a first length that overlaps a first portion of the tubular shaft proximate to the first end claim 1 , and the second insert comprises a second length that overlaps a ...

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Номер записи: 57
08-03-2018 дата публикации

QUINT CONFIGURATION FIRE APPARATUS

Номер: US20180064973A1
Автор: Moore Michael R.
Принадлежит: OSHKOSH CORPORATION

A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet. 1. A quint configuration fire apparatus , comprising:a chassis;a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose;a pump coupled to the chassis;a water tank coupled to the chassis;a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis;a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis; anda single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis;wherein the ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 90 feet, and wherein the center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet.2. The fire apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a pedestal coupling the ladder assembly to the chassis and defining an axis about which the ladder assembly is configured to rotate.3. The fire apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a turntable rotatably coupling the proximal end of the ladder assembly to the pedestal such that the ladder assembly is selectively repositionable into a plurality of operating orientations claim 2 , wherein the horizontal reach is defined between the axis about which the ladder assembly ...

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Номер записи: 58
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Off-highway vehicle

Номер: US20180065464A1
Автор: Jeffrey E. PALHEGYI.
Принадлежит: Yamaha Motor Corp USA

An off-highway vehicle is provided with a frame, a plurality of wheels, a seat, a drive source and a drivetrain. The frame has a longitudinal center plane dividing the frame into first and second lateral sides. The seat and the drive source are primarily located on opposite lateral sides of the frame. The drive source has an output shaft oriented in a vehicle widthwise direction. The output shaft is arranged forward of a rearmost end of the seat and rearward of a frontmost end of the seat as viewed in a top plan view. The output shaft and an axle of a drive wheel are located on different axes. The drivetrain operatively couples the output shaft to the axle to transmit a drive force from the output shaft to the axle.

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Номер записи: 59
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Method for the Production of a Closed Hollow Profile for a Vehicle Axle

Номер: US20170066036A1
Автор: Brüggenbrock Michael, FLEHMIG Thomas, Flöth Thomas, Frehn Andreas, Großerüschkamp Thomas, NIGGEMEYER Norbert
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A method for the production of a closed hollow profile for a vehicle axle including the following steps: a) provision of a board made out of a sheet of metal, wherein the board has at least a length in a longitudinal direction and at least a width in a transverse direction, b) forming of the board, creating an open profile with a channel running in a longitudinal direction of the board, c) forming the lateral surfaces of the board, creating a hollow profile with a circumference and a longitudinal gap and d) joining together the longitudinal gap. 1. A method for the production of a closed hollow profile for a vehicle axle comprising the following steps:a) Providing a board made of sheet metal, wherein the board has at least a length (L) in a longitudinal direction and at least a width (B) or a mould contour in a transverse direction, b) Forming the board, wherein an open profile having a channel extending in the longitudinal direction of the board is created, c) Forming the lateral surfaces of the board, wherein a hollow profile having a circumference (U) and having a longitudinal gap is created, and d) Joining of the longitudinal gap,whereinthe board is formed such that a compressive stress is generated at least in the region of the longitudinal gap.2. The method according to claim 1 ,whereinthe width (B) or the mould contour of the board is larger in at least one place than the circumference (U) of the same point on the hollow profile generated during the forming.3. The method according to claim 1 ,whereinthe board comprises a high-strength or super high-strength steel.4. The method of claim 1 ,whereinthe board has a thickness in the range from 0.5 mm to 4.0mm.5. The method of claim 1 ,whereinthe board has an elongation at break of less than 21%.6. The method of claim 1 ,whereinthe board is formed by any of the following methods: deep drawing, and/or stretch forming, and/or stamping and raising.7. The method of claim 1 ,whereinthe board is formed such that a butt ...

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Номер записи: 60
05-06-2014 дата публикации

Arrangement for holding a first fastening element and a second fastening element on an axle element for a motor vehicle axle

Номер: US20140151945A1
Автор: BERNER Matthias, EULENSTEIN Tycho, Ottmueller Andreas, Reinhardt Rudolf, Schulz Petra, THEIERL Alexander, Thome Lena
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

In an arrangement for holding a first fastening element and a second fastening element on an axle element for an axle of a motor vehicle, in particular of a utility vehicle, the first fastening element arranged on a first side of the axle element and intended to support a spring mechanism of the axle is held on the axle element. The second fastening element is arranged on a second side of the axle element facing away from the first side and is used to support a bracket engaging, at least partially, around the axle element and intended for fastening the spring mechanism on the axle element is held on the axle element. At least one of the fastening elements is joined to the axle element by a welding rivet. 17-. (canceled)8. A holding arrangement for a motor vehicle axle comprising:a first fastening element; anda second fastening element,wherein the first fastening element is arranged on a first side of an axle element of the motor vehicle axle, is configured to support a spring mechanism of the axle, and is held on the axle element,wherein the second fastening element is arranged on a second side of the axle element facing away from the first side, is configured to support a bracket engaging, at least partially, around the axle element, is configured to fasten the spring mechanism on the axle element, and is held on the axle element,wherein at least one of the first and second fastening elements is joined to the axle element by at least one welding rivet.9. The holding arrangement according to claim 8 , wherein the second fastening element is joined to the axle element by the at least one welding rivet.10. The holding arrangement according to claim 8 , wherein the at least one welding rivet is arranged on the second side.11. The holding arrangement according to claim 8 , wherein the at least one welding rivet is received claim 8 , at least in regions claim 8 , in respective receiving openings arranged on the second side of the axle element and in corresponding ...

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Номер записи: 61
05-06-2014 дата публикации

DOUBLE KINGPIN SKATEBOARD TRUCK INCORPORATING A DOUBLE HOLE BUSHING

Номер: US20140151972A1
Автор: Williams Alfred
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Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a novel ‘double kingpin’ type skateboard truck having multiple elastomeric bushings, where one or more of such bushings is an elongated bushing having two staggered mounting holes incorporated herein for the purpose of mounting the bushing upon two bolts in the double kingpin truck mechanism. The novel placement and novel form of the said bushing provides both enhanced overall stability to the truck, as well as a wider range of tension adjustability features to the double kingpin truck system. Moreover, increased shock absorption capabilities, ‘wheel wobble’ resistance and overall truck mechanism balance, permit the ‘double kingpin’ type truck to be more useable for higher speed skateboard riding purposes. 1. A skateboard truck insert capable of being positioned between a base plate and an axle of a skateboard truck comprising:an intermediary member;a truck insert pin projecting from the intermediary member for positioning in a pin receiving hole in the base plate;a mounting portion at one end of the intermediary member with an oversized through hole;a blind hole at an end of the intermediary member opposite the one end for receiving an axle pin projecting from the axle;an axle bolt hole for positioning an axle bolt extending into the axle, wherein the axle bolt hole is spaced from the blind hole and is located in the intermediary member between the oversized through hole in the mounting portion and the blind hole;a first resilient bushing, a second resilient bushing and a third resilient bushing, all three said resilient bushings positioned coaxial with the oversized through hole;a truck insert bolt protruding from the baseplate, and positioned through the first resilient bushing, the oversized through hole, the second resilient bushing, and into the third resilient bushing;the threaded end of said truck insert bolt firmly supporting said third resilient bushing; andthe said third resilient bushing formed as ...

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Номер записи: 62
07-03-2019 дата публикации

BEARING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WHEEL

Номер: US20190070900A1
Автор: KONISHI Ryo
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This bearing device for a vehicle wheel is provided with: a magnetic encoder provided to an inner-side end of an inner race , which is an inward member; a cover for covering an inner-side opening B of an outer race , which is an outward member, the cover having opened therein a sensor attachment hole H in which an opening A and a thin-walled bottom B are formed; and a magnetic sensor disposed facing the magnetic encoder across the bottom B, the magnetic sensor being inserted into the sensor attachment hole H in the cover through the opening A. The bottom B in the sensor attachment hole H is formed in such a shape as to bulge toward the inner side. 1. A bearing device for a vehicle wheel ,the bearing device comprising:an outer member having, on its inner circumference, double-row outer raceway surfaces integrally formed on the outer member; a wheel hub having, on its one end, a vehicle wheel-mounting flange to which a vehicle wheel is mounted, the vehicle wheel-mounting flange being integrally formed on the wheel hub, and having, on its outer circumference, a cylindrical portion extending axially, and', 'at least one inner ring press-fit on the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub,, 'an inner member including'}the inner member having, on its outer circumference, double-row inner raceway surfaces facing the double-row outer raceway surfaces;double-row rolling elements rollably accommodated between the double-row inner raceway surfaces of the inner member and the double-row outer raceway surfaces of the outer member, respectively;a magnetic encoder disposed on an inner-side end of the inner member;a cover having a sensor mounting bore having, on an inner side of the sensor mounting bore, an opening and, on an outer side of the sensor mounting bore, a bottom that is thin,the cover being configured to cover an inner-side opening of the outer member; anda magnetic sensor inserted into the sensor mounting bore in the cover through the opening of the sensor mounting bore, ...

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Номер записи: 63
16-03-2017 дата публикации

BICYCLE SKEWER ROD AND LOCK ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170072744A1
Автор: YABLON Joshua Benjamin
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A bicycle skewer rod and lock assembly includes a skewer rod with a cap. A security nut sub-assembly is coupled to the other end of the skewer rod. The security nut sub-assembly includes a nut securable to the skewer rod and having a plurality of peripheral keyways, and a sleeve cupped around the periphery of the nut and rotatable with respect to the nut. A key includes a plurality of inwardly depending keys each received through a sleeve sidewall keyway and into a nut peripheral keyway to turn the nut with respect to the skewer rod when the sleeve sidewall keyways are aligned with the nut peripheral keyways. 1. A bicycle skewer rod and lock assembly comprising:a skewer rod;a cap on one end of the skewer rod; a nut securable to the skewer rod and having a plurality of peripheral keyways,', 'a sleeve cupped around the periphery of the nut and rotatable with respect to the nut,', 'the sleeve including a plurality of sidewall keyways; and, 'a security nut sub-assembly for the other end of the skewer rod, the security nut sub-assembly includinga key including a plurality of inwardly depending keys each received through a sleeve sidewall keyway and into a nut peripheral keyway to turn the nut with respect to the skewer rod when the sleeve sidewall keyways are aligned with the nut peripheral keyways.2. The assembly of in which the sleeve closely surrounds the entire periphery of the nut.3. The assembly of in which the nut is retained in the sleeve and rotates relative thereto.4. The assembly of further including a ring configured to retain the nut in the sleeve in a rotatable fashion.5. The assembly of in which the sleeve includes an internal seat and the nut includes a feature seated on the internal seat of the sleeve.6. The assembly of in which the nut includes a collar extending beyond the sleeve internal seat outwardly flared underneath said ring.7. The assembly of in which the nut includes a lower ledge receiving the ring thereunder.8. The assembly of in which the ...

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Номер записи: 64
05-03-2020 дата публикации

BICYCLE HUB SHAFT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200070573A1
Автор: HSIEH YI-TSANG
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A bicycle hub shaft includes a first shaft section made of a first material and inserted into a sprocket seat; and a second shaft section made of a second material. The strength of the first material is stronger than that of the second material. The first shaft section has one end connected to one end of the second shaft section. The bicycle hub shaft is formed by the first and second shaft sections, instead of being integrally formed. Besides, the strength of the first shaft section is stronger than the second shaft section, so that the first shaft section inserted in the sprocket seat has a higher structural strength, thus improving the strength of the bicycle hub shaft and the load capacity of the sprocket seat as well. 1. A bicycle hub shaft structure , comprising:a first shaft section made of a first material and used to insert into a sprocket seat, wherein the first shaft section is a hollow cylinder and has a first end, an opposite second end, and a first through hole running through the first end and the second end; anda second shaft section made of a second material, wherein a strength of the first material is stronger than that of the second material, the second shaft section is a hollow cylinder and includes: a third end, an opposite fourth end, and a second through hole running through the third and fourth ends, the second end of the first shaft section is connected to the third end of the second shaft section, so that the first and second through holes are in communication with each other.2. The bicycle hub shaft structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first material is iron alloy claim 1 , and the second material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum alloy and titanium alloy.3. The bicycle hub shaft structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the first shaft section at the second end of the first shaft section is provided with a first threaded portion claim 1 , an inner surface of the second shaft section at the ...

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Номер записи: 65
05-03-2020 дата публикации

AXLE AND SPINDLE FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE AND METHOD

Номер: US20200070574A1
Автор: David Siddharth, Ernenwein Keith M., Gregg Dane, Meyer Nicholas M., Pierce Phillippi R., White Jay D., Wittlinger Jeffrey R.
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An axle assembly includes a central tube and an axle spindle. The axle spindle is fixed to the central tube. The axle spindle has a tubular first section and a tubular second section extending from the first section. The second section has an outer diameter. The second section has a bearing support surface. A tubular transition section is located between the first section and the second section. An annular shoulder portion is formed in an axial end segment of the tubular transition section adjacent the second section. The shoulder portion has at least one annular profile located in the shoulder portion between the annular shoulder surface and the bearing support surface. The annular profile is defined by a surface with a diameter not less than the outer diameter of the second section. An antilock braking system sensor bracket locator nub is integrally formed in the tubular transition section. An antilock braking system sensor bracket engages the antilock braking system sensor bracket locator nub for proper positioning of an antilock braking system sensor. 1. An axle assembly for a heavy-duty vehicle , the axle assembly comprising:a central tube; a tubular first cylindrical section having a portion with a first outer diameter, an end surface of the first cylindrical section being connectable with the central tube of the axle spindle;', 'a tubular second cylindrical section integrally formed with and extending in a direction away from the first cylindrical section, the second cylindrical section having at least one bearing support surface for receiving and supporting a bearing assembly of the hub and having a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter;', 'a tubular transition section integrally formed with and located between the tubular first cylindrical section and the tubular second cylindrical section; and', 'a chucking land pad formed in the tubular transition section, the chucking land pad for engagement with a tool to induce relative rotational ...

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Номер записи: 66
05-03-2020 дата публикации

AXLE SYSTEM

Номер: US20200070575A1
Автор: Christ Armin, Stegmann Rainer
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An axle system includes an axle stub and a clamping unit, the axle stub being formed in a substantially rotationally symmetrical manner about a stub axis, the clamping unit in an assembled state transmitting a clamping force to the axle stub, the clamping unit and the axle stub in the assembled state being secured non-positively to prevent movement relative to one another. 115.-. (canceled)16. An axle system , comprising:an axle stub; anda clamping unit;wherein the axle stub is substantially rotationally symmetrical about a stub axis;wherein the clamping unit in an assembled state transmits a clamping force to the axle stub; wherein the clamping unit comprises:', 'a first clamp part; and', 'a second clamp part;', 'wherein the first clamp part and the second clamp part each comprise a clamping face;', 'wherein the first and the second clamp part in the assembled state are forced against one another by a force element and the clamping faces bear on corresponding holding faces on the axle tube and/or on the axle stub;', 'wherein at least one of the clamping faces has an extent spanning a clamping angle with the stub axis in a plane of section intersecting the stub axis; and', 'wherein the clamping angle is between 20° and 85°., 'wherein the clamping unit and the axle stub in the assembled state are secured at least by a force-fit to prevent movement relative to one another; and'}17. The axle system as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the clamping unit and the axle stub each comprise engagement devices claim 16 , and wherein the engagement devices are configured to secure the clamping unit and the axle stub in the assembled state by positive interlock to prevent rotation relative to one another about the stub axis.18. The axle system as claimed in claim 17 , further comprising:an axle tube, that is substantially rotationally symmetrical manner about a tube axis, wherein the axle tube is configured to be clamped against the axle stub by the clamping unit when in the ...

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Номер записи: 67
05-03-2020 дата публикации

AXLE-TO-BEAM CONNECTION FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES

Номер: US20200070607A1
Автор: Miller David E., Westnedge Andrew J.
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An axle-to-beam connection for a suspension assembly of an axle/suspension system of a heavy-duty vehicle including an axle, a beam, and a top pad. The beam includes an alignment assembly for aligning the axle with the beam. The top pad includes an integrally-formed bump stop boss and is fixedly attached to the axle and removably attached to the alignment assembly of the beam. 1. An axle-to-beam connection for a suspension assembly of an axle/suspension system comprising:an axle;a beam including an alignment assembly for aligning said axle with said beam; anda top pad, said top pad being fixedly attached to said axle and removably attached to said alignment assembly.2. The axle-to-beam connection of claim 1 , said top pad further comprising a structure to act as bump stop during jounce events.3. The axle-to-beam connection of claim 1 , said top pad further comprising a window claim 1 , said window being substantially aligned with a top portion of said axle.4. The axle-to-beam connection of claim 3 , said top pad being fixedly connected to said axle by a continuous weld formed in said window between the top pad and the axle.5. The axle-to-beam connection of claim 4 , said top pad being substantially vertically aligned with said alignment assembly.6. The axle-to-beam connection of claim 5 , said top pad further comprising at least one flange for alignment with said alignment assembly of said beam claim 5 , said at least one flange being received by the alignment assembly.7. The axle-to-beam connection of claim 5 , said top pad further comprising at least one opening for receiving vertically aligned with an opening formed in said alignment assembly;wherein said top pad is removably attached to said alignment assembly by at least one fastener disposed through said openings.8. The axle-to-beam connection of claim 1 , said alignment assembly further comprising a bottom plate claim 1 , a pair of outer seating plates claim 1 , and one or more inner seating plates claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 68
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Spindle Nut Cap

Номер: US20210078364A1
Автор: Carrison Markus Cloyd, Lievore Samuel Neil
Принадлежит: Dexter Axle Company

A cap is provided for covering the threaded end of a removable spindle, having a cover with thread engaging tabs extending from a reservoir basin. The tabs include surface projections for retaining the cap to the spindle threads. The tabs are formed to fit within available slots of a slotted hex nut connected to the spindle. The cap includes a separately formed skirt or guard to make flexible surface contact with the torsion arm or spindle supporting structure. The skirt can include a sacrificial anode region to provide cathodic protection for the spindle threads and spindle retention nut. The skirt is removable from the cap so that the cap can be reused with a new skirt. The cap is formed to be used with existing spindle assemblies and to be reusable. 1. A cap for use with a removable spindle secured to a swing arm by a castellated nut , said castellated nut having slots to receive a cotter pin , said removable cap restricting access of fluid to a threaded end region of said removable spindle and said nut when said removable spindle is affixed to a swing arm , said cap comprising:a single piece cover having an end wall portion extending to a perimeter wall portion, said end wall portion having a spindle retainer portion formed to receive and retain said threaded end of said spindle, said spindle retainer portion having tabs extending in a direction parallel to said perimeter wall portion, said tabs for being located within said slots of said castellated nut, said tabs having protrusions for mating with said threaded end of said removable spindle;a resilient skirt sealably retained to said cover, said resilient skirt formed for biased contact with an outer surface of said swing arm to seal said threaded end of said spindle;when said cap is retained by said spindle and said skirt is in biased contact with said surface of said swing arm, said cap and said spindle form an enclosed volume sealed from an outside environment; andsaid cap is constrainable from rotation ...

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Номер записи: 69
05-03-2020 дата публикации

ROLLING BEARING UNIT FOR SUPPORTING VEHICLE WHEEL

Номер: US20200072290A1
Автор: Gunji Daisuke, SODA Fumiaki
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a rolling bearing unit for supporting wheel that is able to suppress increase in the dimension in the axial direction due to the installation of a generator and a wireless communication apparatus to a minimum, supply sufficient electric power to a sensor attached to a wheel, and wirelessly transmit output signals of the sensor to an electronic apparatus on the vehicle body. The hub comprises an inner recessed portion on the inner diameter side of the inside portion in the axial direction which has a cylindrical fitting surface section on the inner peripheral surface and is coaxial with the center axis of the hub , and a supporting member is supported by and fastened to the inside of the inner recessed portion in a state where the hollow cylindrical supporting member fits the cylindrical guide surface section that is provided in the outer peripheral surface to the fitting surface section . A rotor which is an armature is fixed to the inside portion in the axial direction of the supporting member to be coaxial with the supporting member , and the wireless communication apparatus is placed inside in the radial direction of the supporting member . A through-hole where a wiring is placed opens in the bottom surface of the inner recessed portion 1. A rolling bearing unit for supporting wheel , comprising: an outer ring having an outer ring raceway in an inner peripheral surface thereof, and supported by a suspension so as not to rotate;', 'a hub placed inside in a radial direction of the outer ring so as to be coaxial with the outer ring, having an inner ring raceway in a portion of an outer peripheral surface thereof that is opposite to the outer ring raceway, and rotating with a wheel;', 'a plurality of rolling elements placed between the outer ring raceway and the inner ring raceway so as to be able to roll freely;, 'a bearing portion comprisinga generator having a stator and a rotor that are placed so as to be coaxial with each other and ...

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Номер записи: 70
18-03-2021 дата публикации

AXLES, SUCH AS FOR BICYCLES

Номер: US20210078668A1
Автор: Laird Andrew
Принадлежит: Fox Factory, Inc.

A suspension for a two-wheeled vehicle includes first and second fork legs. Each fork leg includes a dropout. Each dropout has an opening therethrough. At least a portion of one of the openings is threaded. Each of the dropouts includes a split-damp pinch bearing defining the opening and operable between an open position and a locked position, and a hand operable actuator pivoted to the bearing for operation thereof. The suspension further includes a one-piece axle. The axle is disposed through the openings. The axle has a threaded first end engaged with the threaded portion. The axle has an ergonomic grip formed at a second end. The bearing tightly engages an outer surface of the axle in the locked position, thereby rotationally coupling the axle to the dropout. 1 threads configured to be engaged with threads disposed on at least a portion of an interior surface of said first split-clamp pinch bearing; and', 'a bore formed through said axle body; and, 'an axle body, said axle body comprisinga lever coupled to said axle body;a grip portion, said grip portion including a recess formed therein for stowing said lever; andwherein said first split-clamp pinch bearing and said second split-clamp pinch bearing are configured, when in a locked position, to clamp said axle body within said first split-clamp pinch bearing and within said second split-clamp pinch bearing, thereby preventing said axle body from un-threading from said first split-clamp pinch bearing.. An axle assembly configured to be disposed within an opening of a first split-clamp pinch bearing of a first dropout of a suspension fork and within an opening of a second split-clamp pinch bearing of said suspension fork, said axle assembly comprising: This application is a continuation of and claims the benefit of and claims priority to co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/382,087, filed on Apr. 11, 2019, entitled “AXLES, SUCH AS FOR BICYCLES” by Andrew Laird, assigned to the assignee of the present ...

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Номер записи: 71
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Axle Assembly

Номер: US20180079256A1
Автор: J Neil Schunke, Michael Andrew Power, William James
Принадлежит: ArvinMeritor Technology LLC

An axle assembly having an axle, a brake spider and a bearing collar. The axle may have first and second transition regions. The first transition region may extend between first and second cylindrical portions of the axle. The second transition region may extend between second and third cylindrical portions of the axle. The brake spider may be disposed on the second cylindrical portion. The bearing collar may be disposed on the second transition region.

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Номер записи: 72
25-03-2021 дата публикации

Method for Producing an Axle Housing of a Vehicle Axle, and Axle Housing of a Vehicle Axle

Номер: US20210086301A1
Автор: Heinrich Picker, Katarzyna Giantsios
Принадлежит: BPW Bergische Achsen KG

The invention relates to a method for producing an axle housing of a vehicle axle, by means of integrally connecting an axle tube (1) to an axle shaft (2) which is positioned on the longitudinal axis (L) of the axle tube, is equipped with bearing surfaces (3) for mounting a vehicle wheel, and has a tube cross-section facing said axle tube (1) which is substantially the same as the tube cross-section of the axle tube. In order to develop a welding method for the production of an axle housing that consists of an axle tube and an axle shaft secured thereto, which method is optimised in terms of the dynamic loads to which the axle housing is typically subjected in a driving operation, the method comprises the following steps: •—arranging the axle tube (1) and the axle shaft (2), with the abutting surfaces of their tube cross-sections positioned coaxially to one another, in a workpiece receiving portion of a welding installation (10), said welding installation additionally comprising an arc welding device (11) and a laser welding device (12) which is operated in parallel, •—continuously miming a weld seam (20) in the peripheral direction of the tube cross-sections, both welding devices (11, 12) being directed, actively and from the outside, onto substantially the same peripheral section of the abutting surfaces, wherein the laser beam (S) meets the outside (14) of the tube at right angles, and intersects the longitudinal axis (L) of the axle tube (1), and •—stopping running the weld seam (20) once this has passed over a peripheral angle of at least 360°. A corresponding axle housing is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 73
25-03-2021 дата публикации

WHEEL SPEED SENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210086557A1
Автор: JR. Robert J., Love Galen R., Nogaj
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A wheel speed sensing system for a work vehicle having an engine, a transmission, a differential, and an axle, defining a central longitudinal axis and coupled to the differential. The wheel speed sensing system includes a sensor target disposed at the axle and a sensor configured to transmit a sensor signal, wherein the sensor is located adjacently to the sensor target. The sensor target includes a plurality of step splines each having a top surface and first and second planar sidewalls. The sidewalls of the step splines are aligned along a radius extending from the central longitudinal axis, such that the sides are undercut with respect to the top surface. An intersection of each of the sidewalls with the top surface defines an edge forming a relatively sharp transition configured to be sensed by the sensor. A chamfer at the intersection of the sidewalls and the top surface is also contemplated. 1. A wheel speed sensing system for a vehicle having an engine , a transmission , a differential , and an axle coupled to the differential , the sensing system comprising:a sensor target disposed at a rotating component of the axle;a sensor configured to transmit a sensor signal, the sensor located adjacently to the sensor target; anda controller operatively connected to the sensor, wherein the controller includes an input configured to receive the sensor signal and an output configured to provide a control signal to control the operation of one of the engine, the transmission, and the axle.2. The wheel speed sensing system of wherein the target includes a plurality of features extending from the rotating component of the axle claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of features is spaced from an adjacent feature by an area lacking one of the plurality of features.3. The wheel speed sensing system of wherein the axle defines a longitudinal axis and each of the plurality of features includes a cross section disposed at a right angle to the longitudinal axis and defining ...

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Номер записи: 74
29-03-2018 дата публикации

INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR WHEEL AXLE ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL FORK, FRAME AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20180086139A1
Автор: LU Qibing, Wu Jun, Xu Hongjun, Zhou Qi
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses an installation structure for a wheel axle assembly and a wheel fork, a frame and a vehicle. The wheel axle assembly includes a wheel axle; a first bearing, a bush and a second wheel axle sleeved on the wheel axle successively; and a hub arranged on the outer rings of the first bearing and the second bearing, wherein the bush is used for spacing apart the first bearing and the second bearing axially a predetermined distance, and the hub is of a sleeve shape and an end thereof arranged on the first bearing expands the outer diameter to form a flange portion for fixing and installing a wheel; and the wheel fork includes a wheel fork body and a frame connection portion formed on an end of the wheel fork body and forming an L shape with the wheel fork body for connecting to a frame, and the wheel axle is fixed on the other end of the wheel fork body in a direction perpendicular to the rim center plane of the wheel. 1. An installation structure for a wheel axle assembly and a wheel fork , comprising a wheel axle assembly and a wheel fork , whereinthe wheel axle assembly includes a wheel axle; a first bearing, a bush and a second wheel axle sleeved on the wheel axle successively; and a hub arranged on the outer rings of the first bearing and the second bearing, wherein the bush is used for spacing apart the first bearing and the second bearing axially a predetermined distance, and the hub is of a sleeve shape and an end thereof arranged on the first bearing expands the outer diameter to form a flange portion for fixing and installing a wheel; andthe wheel fork includes a wheel fork body and a frame connection portion formed on an end of the wheel fork body and forming an L shape with the wheel fork body for connecting to a frame, and the wheel axle is fixed on the other end of the wheel fork body in a direction perpendicular to the rim center plane of the wheel.2. The installation structure according to claim 1 , wherein the wheel axle and ...

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Номер записи: 75
21-03-2019 дата публикации

BEARING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WHEEL

Номер: US20190084350A1
Автор: NAGAI Natsuko, NAKATSUJI Yuta
Принадлежит: NTN CORPORATION

A bearing device for a vehicle wheel () includes: an outer ring (), serving as an outer member; an inner member in which the inner member including a hub ring () that has an integral wheel mounting flange (B) to which a wheel is mounted, and at least one inner ring () that is press-fitted to a small-diameter step part (A) of the hub ring; ball rows () that are accommodated in a freely rolling manner; and a bottomed-tube-shaped cover () fitted to an inner-side opening (B) of the outer member. In order to retain grease enclosed between the outer member and the inner member near the ball rows, an outside damming member (D), which is formed of a ring-shaped elastic body extending radially inward, is provided at a side (A) of the cover. 16-. (canceled)7. A bearing device for a vehicle wheel comprising:an outer member in which double-row outer rolling surfaces are integrally formed on an inner periphery of the outer member;an inner member including a hub wheel and at least one inner ring and having double-row inner rolling surfaces facing the double-row outer rolling surfaces on an outer periphery of the inner member, the hub wheel having a wheel mounting flange integrally formed for attaching a wheel at one end of the hub wheel and having a small diameter stepped portion extending axially on an outer periphery of the hub wheel, the inner ring being press-fitted to the small diameter stepped portion of the hub wheel;double-row rolling elements rotatably accommodated between a rolling surface of the inner member and a rolling surface of the outer member;a magnetic encoder provided at an end on an inner side of the inner member; anda bottomed cylindrical cover fitted to an opening on an inner side of the outer member so as to face the magnetic encoder, whereinthe bearing device includes an outer blocking member formed of an annular elastic body extending radially inward at a side portion of the cover so as to retain a lubricant enclosed between the outer member and the ...

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Номер записи: 76
30-03-2017 дата публикации

WHEEL CARRIER

Номер: US20170087954A1
Автор: ANDERSSON John-Erik
Принадлежит:

A wheel carrier mounted on a rear axle body of a vehicle, which wheel carrier comprises a supporting plate and a bearing plate. The supporting plate coincides with a “virtual king-pin axis” and the properties of the supporting plate are such that the supporting plate may bend around the “virtual king-pin axis” in the area of a flexible supporting section. The bearing plate comprises a section with such properties that the section is allowed to deflect in a lateral direction of the vehicle. When a lateral force Fand a brake force Fare applied to the wheel carrier, e.g. during cornering and braking, the properties of the supporting plate and the bearing plate create lateral force under steer and brake force under steer. 1. A wheel carrier mounted on a rear axle body , which wheel carrier comprises a supporting plate and a bearing plate , the supporting plate is attached to the rear axle body and the bearing plate , and the supporting plate extend in an substantially transversal direction of the vehicle , and a flexible supporting section is provided in an area where the supporting plate coincides with a “virtual king-pin axis” of the wheel carrier , wherein the properties of the supporting plate are such that the supporting plate bends around the virtual “king-pin axis” in the area of the flexible supporting section when a lateral force For brake force Fat a tire contact patch with ground is applied to the wheel carrier , the bearing plate comprises a first bearing plate section and a second bearing plate section with such properties that the second bearing plate section is allowed to deflect in an lateral direction of the vehicle , when a lateral cornering force For a brake force Fis applied to the carrier at the tire contact patch with ground , thus the properties of the supporting plate and the bearing plate achieve lateral force under steer and brake force under steer for the wheel mounted on the wheel carrier.2. Wheel carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 77
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Wheelchair frame

Номер: US20190092093A1
Автор: Alec Stephani, Alexandre Bleau, David Gingras, Maxime Lamarre, Michael ARCHAMBAULT, Pierre-Andre Couture
Принадлежит: MOTION COMPOSITES INC

A tube assembly for a wheelchair frame comprises a tubular member having at least a first portion and a second portion angled relative to the first portion, the first portion configured to be in a seating zone of the wheelchair frame. The second portion is configured to be in a bottom front zone of the wheelchair frame, the tubular member defining a surface concavity in its peripheral surface delimited by a peripheral step, the surface concavity located at a junction between the first portion and the second portion of the tubular member. An interface member has a peripheral contour shaped and sized for the interface member to be received in the surface concavity and contoured at least partially by the peripheral step.

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Номер записи: 78
28-03-2019 дата публикации

AXLE ADAPTER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190092096A1
Автор: BECKER William M.
Принадлежит: Fox Factory, Inc.

An axle adapter assembly, configured for enabling conversion of an axle installed on a vehicle to fit different center bore sizes of wheel hubs, including: an axle configured for coupling dropouts of fork legs of a lower fork; adapters configured for being inserted within the dropouts; the adapters configured for engaging an outer surface of the axle and retaining the axle upon engagement; and axle pinch shims configured for being inserted into slits of the dropouts and the adapters, wherein upon the insertion, the adapters are aligned with the dropouts, such that shoulders of the adapters retain edges of a wheel hub of the wheel hubs. 1a first adapter having an outer diameter and an inner diameter, said outer diameter of said first adapter having a size configured for insertion within a dropout of a first fork leg of a fork, said inner diameter of said first adapter having a size configured for receiving an axle therein, said axle having a diameter which is not intended for use with said dropout of said first fork leg;a second adapter having an outer diameter and an inner diameter, said outer diameter of said second adapter having a size configured for insertion within a dropout of a second fork leg of said fork, said inner diameter of said second adapter having a size configured for receiving said axle therein, said axle having a diameter which is not intended for use with said dropout of said second fork leg; andsaid first adapter and said second adapter configured to retain said axle therein with at least a portion of said axle disposed between said first fork leg and said second fork leg, such that a wheel hub having a center bore size corresponding to said axle can be utilized with said fork.. An adapter assembly configured for enabling different sized axles, corresponding to different center bore sizes of wheel hubs, to be used in a bicycle fork, wherein said adapter assembly comprises: This application is a continuation application of and claims priority to ...

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Номер записи: 79
06-04-2017 дата публикации

AXLE SADDLE

Номер: US20170096216A1
Автор: Hunnicutt Shane E., Kossler Joshua Stephen, Patterson Michael Neal, Swank John
Принадлежит: GOODRICH CORPORATION

According to various embodiments, disclosed is an axle saddle system for an axle having an undercut between the outboard and inboard bearing lands of the axle. According to various embodiments, the axle saddle system comprises a saddle configured to fill the axle undercut in order to protect the axle from damage by the installation of a wheel onto the axle. 1. An axle saddle system comprising:a saddle configured to substantially cover an undercut of an axle over a surface area of the undercut; and wherein the axle comprises an outboard bearing land and an inboard bearing land,', 'wherein the undercut is situated between the outboard bearing land and the inboard bearing land,', 'wherein the undercut comprises an undercut perimeter and an undercut axial length,', 'wherein the undercut is radially tapered with respect to at least one of the outboard bearing land and the inboard bearing land, and', 'wherein the saddle is configured to substantially fill the undercut, such that the substantially filled undercut has a profile which is substantially level with the outboard bearing land and the inboard bearing land., 'at least one saddle strap configured to tighten the saddle around the undercut,'}2. The axle saddle system of claim 1 , wherein the saddle has a saddle axial length approximately equal to the undercut axial length.3. The axle saddle system of claim 2 , the saddle comprising a strap channel claim 2 , wherein the at least one saddle strap is configured to nest within the strap channel.4. The axle saddle system of claim 3 , the saddle strap comprising a buckle claim 3 , the saddle comprising a buckle cut out adjacent the strap channel claim 3 , wherein the buckle is configured to nest within the buckle cut out.5. The axle saddle system of claim 4 , the saddle comprising an outer surface claim 4 , wherein the saddle strap and the buckle are substantially level with the outer surface when nested.6. The axle saddle system of claim 4 , the axle saddle system ...

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Номер записи: 80
16-04-2015 дата публикации

Wheel of a Vehicle

Номер: US20150102592A1
Автор: Herwig Kerstan, Ingo Kuwalefsky
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

A wheel carrier of a vehicle is provided with at least one spur to selectively deflect a wheel mounted on the wheel carrier in a predefined deflection direction in the event of an accident-generated application of force on the wheel.

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Номер записи: 81
23-04-2015 дата публикации

Size Adapter for Axle Spindles on Small Boat Dollies

Номер: US20150108827A1
Автор: Beauchamp James Woodrow, Beauchamp Robert Frazier, Beauchamp Thomas Lee
Принадлежит:

One embodiment of a spindle size adapter for dolly axles to provide adaptability to and use of replacement wheels with various axle hub sizes. The spindle size adapter has a proximal end which mates closely into the existing axle frame to stabilize the new axle in the vertical, fore and aft and horizontal position and a distal end that forms the new axle spindle. The size of the adapter spindle is designed to match the most common available hub sizes used in aftermarket dolly wheels but is adapted to different hub sizes by sheathing the spindle with adapter sleeves. The spindle size adapter can be used with or without the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) existing spindle brackets because the manufacture's brackets are not needed to stabilize the spindle adapter. In another embodiment the shape of the middle part of the dolly axle size adapter is modified to be compatible with the form of the OEM axle brackets. Other embodiments allow a variety of spindle sizes and are described and shown. 1. A spindle size adapter for axle spindles comprisinga. a proximal element providing means for mating closely with an axle frame thereby stabilizing said proximal element and preventing vertical, fore and aft, and horizontal motion andb. a distal element comprising a spindle providing means for mounting a wheel hub on said distal element andc. said spindle possessing an outside diameter designed to fit a wheel hub of a different diameterd. whereby a user has the options of mounting a variety of wheels with different styles and hub sizes that are better adapted to different terrains, ramps or conditions.2. The spindle size adapter for axle spindles of wherein an interconnecting element is located between the proximal element and the distal element{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00002', 'claim 2'}, "a. said interconnecting element of providing structural elements to mate with portions of existing manufacturer's axle, spindle brackets or a plurality of fasteners and holes"}{'claim ...

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Номер записи: 82
19-04-2018 дата публикации

Apparatuses for Locking a Caster Wheel in a Steering Position

Номер: US20180104986A1
Автор: Finstad Clemance Bernard
Принадлежит: Cannon Equipment LLC

An apparatus is for locking a caster wheel in a steering position about a steering axis. The apparatus comprises a base member; a lever arm; and an engagement member. The lever arm is movable with respect to the base member into and between an engaged position in which the engagement member locks the caster wheel in the steering position and a disengaged position in which the caster is steerable out of the steering position. 1. An apparatus for locking a caster wheel in a steering position , the apparatus comprising:a base member;a lever arm and an engagement member; andwherein the lever arm is movable with respect to the base member into and between an engaged position in which the engagement member locks the caster wheel in the steering position and a disengaged position in which the caster wheel is steerable out of the steering position.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein lever arm comprises a first end that is coupled to the base member at a pivot joint and a second end that is configured for engagement by an operator.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising a spring that biases the lever arm towards the engaged position.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the spring also biases the engagement member into engagement with the caster wheel when the lever arm is in the engaged position.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the spring has a natural resiliency that allows the engagement member to be moved out of engagement with the caster wheel when the lever arm is in the engaged position.6. The apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the base member comprises a first end wall and wherein the spring acts upon the first end wall and on the engagement member.7. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the spring is disposed around the engagement member and has a first end that acts upon the first end wall and a second end that acts upon the engagement member.8. The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 83
20-04-2017 дата публикации

Modular axle shaft assemblies for use with racing vehicles and other vehicles

Номер: US20170106697A1
Автор: Mitchell Z. Dziekonski
Принадлежит: Individual

Axle shaft assemblies for use with a vehicle include a shaft formed from a first material having a first modulus of elasticity for providing the shaft with a flexibility adapted to withstand side impacts and resist deformation. A first end member can be engaged with a first end of the shaft, and a second end member can be engaged with the second end of the shaft. The end members can be formed from a second material having a second modulus of elasticity greater than the first, such that the end members are adapted to withstand a rotational force. The end members can include splined connectors, hub flanges, and other similar components. The resulting axle shaft assembly can thereby include modular combinations of materials having low and high moduli of elasticity.

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Номер записи: 84
20-04-2017 дата публикации

AXLE OF WHEEL SETS AND RESPECTIVE METHOD FOR THE ULTRASOUND INSPECTION

Номер: US20170106881A1
Автор: CANTINI Stefano, CERVELLO Steven
Принадлежит: LUCCHINI RS S.P.A.

An axle of railway wheel sets and a corresponding method for the ultrasound inspection are described. A blind hole, coaxial to the axle and sized to accommodate an ultrasonic probe, is obtained in each end of the axle. Main holes are intended to accommodate the probe holder containing a plurality of ultrasonic transducers for the inspection of the axle from the inside of the hole. The main advantage is to facilitate the propagation of the ultrasounds without being subjected to the interference caused by the geometric discontinuities normally present at the ends of the axles thereby minimizing false positives in the readings of the echoes. 1100101102101102105101102103100200100. An axle () of railway wheel set extending along a longitudinal axis (X) between two ends ( , ) , the ends ( , ) configured to support a railway wheel and a respective bearing () so as to form a wheel set , wherein each end ( , ) comprises a blind main hole () , coaxial with the axle () and sized to accommodate an ultrasonic probe () , thereby aiding inspection of the axle () itself.2100103200. The axle () according to claim 1 , wherein the main holes () are accessible from the outside and are circular to allow rotation of the ultrasonic probe () inserted therein.3100101102104105104103. The axle () according to further comprising claim 1 , in both ends ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , additional longitudinal secondary holes () claim 1 , which engage fastening screws of the bearing () of the respective wheel claim 1 , or its bushing claim 1 , and wherein the secondary holes () are arranged around the respective main hole () claim 1 , not coaxial with the axle.4100104103. The axle () according to claim 3 , wherein diameter of the secondary holes () is insignificant with respect to the diameter of the main holes ().5100103100104200104. The axle () according to claim 3 , wherein the main holes () extend into the axle () more deeply than the secondary holes () claim 3 , so that ultrasounds made by the probe ...

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Номер записи: 85
29-04-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE CARRIAGE

Номер: US20210122188A1
Автор: KATO KENTA, Kojima Ryo, MORIMOTO Yoshihiro, WADA Toshihiro
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A mobile carriage includes a traveling part, a wheel, a bed, a displacement conversion part, and an elastic member. The wheel is provided on the traveling part. The bed is supported by the traveling part to be movable in a traveling direction of the traveling part. The displacement conversion part displaces the wheel relative to the traveling part in accordance with displacement of the bed relative to the traveling part. The elastic member applies a force to return the bed having moved relative to the traveling part to an initial position before the movement. The displacement conversion part displaces the wheel relative to the traveling part in a direction of inertial force acting on the bed. 1. A mobile carriage comprising:a traveling part;a wheel provided on the traveling part to allow the traveling part to travel;a bed supported by the traveling part, the bed being movable in a traveling direction of the traveling part;a displacement conversion mechanism to displace the wheel relative to the traveling part in accordance with displacement of the bed relative to the traveling part; andan elastic member to apply a force to return the bed having moved relative to the traveling part, to an initial position before the movement, whereinthe displacement conversion mechanism displaces the wheel relative to the traveling part in a direction of inertial force acting on the bed.2. The mobile carriage according to claim 1 , wherein the displacement conversion mechanism converts displacement of the bed relative to the traveling part into an increased displacement of the wheel relative to the traveling part.3. The mobile carriage according to claim 1 , further comprising:a wheel support part to support the wheel such that the wheel is movable in the traveling direction of the traveling part, whereinthe displacement conversion mechanism includes a link and a wire, the link being rotatably attached to the traveling part, the link having one end coupled to the wheel support part, ...

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Номер записи: 86
02-04-2020 дата публикации

Trailer Vehicle Apparatuses

Номер: US20200102029A1
Автор: Blevins Timothy Donald
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The present invention is directed to a trailer vehicle apparatus comprising a trailer body, an axle, and a truss suspension structure (“TSS”). The axle comprises a shaft traversing the trailer body width. TSS comprises first and second platforms and truss structures. The first and second platforms comprising a first and second proximate end, respectively. Each truss structure is: perpendicularly oriented relative to the top surface of the platforms; affixed to corner nodes of the first and second proximate ends; and comprises a strut channel perpendicularly oriented relative to the top surfaces of the platforms as well as traverses a length of the truss structure. TSS is affixed to a bottom surface of the trailer body. The axle shaft comprises strut structures each slidably mounted within a strut channel. Strut structures are configured to traverse the strut channel as the trailer vehicle converts between a mobile state and a stationary state. 1. A trailer vehicle apparatus comprising:a trailer body;an axle comprising a shaft traversing a width of the trailer body; a first platform comprising a first proximate end;', 'a second platform comprising a second proximate end;', perpendicularly oriented relative to both a top surface of the first platform and a top surface of the second platform', 'are affixed to a corner node of the first proximate end and a corner node of the second proximate end;', 'comprise a strut channel perpendicularly oriented relative to both a top surface of the first platform and a top surface of the second platform and traversing a length of the truss structure;, 'a plurality of truss structures each'}], 'a truss suspension structure comprising the truss suspension structure is affixed to a bottom surface of the trailer body;', 'the axle shaft comprises a plurality of strut structures each slidably mounted within the struct channel of one of the truss structures; and', 'the plurality of strut structures configured to traverse the strut channel ...

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Номер записи: 87
02-04-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING BEARING UNIT

Номер: US20200102987A1
Автор: HAGIWARA Nobuyuki, Kobayashi Kazuto, Koyama Hiroshi, Nakamura Toshio, Shintou Isao
Принадлежит: NSK LTD.

A method of manufacturing a rotating bearing unit includes to cause one end surface in the axial direction of the forming punch (), formed by combining a plurality of punch elements () divided in the circumferential direction, which are displaceable in the axial direction and which are not displaceable in the circumferential direction, and having a processing teeth () at one end surface in the axial direction, to face the other end surface of the caulking section () in the axial direction. In this state, rolls () are rotated about the central axis (α) of the hub main body () while pressing the other end surface of the forming punch () in the axial direction with a pressing surface () of the roll () having a central axis (β) that is inclined with respect to the central axis (α) of the hub main body (). 1. An apparatus for manufacturing a rolling bearing unit that presses other end surface of an inner ring in an axial direction with a caulking section formed by plastically deforming a cylindrical section , formed on other portion of a hub main body in the axial direction , outward in a radial direction in order to apply a coupling force , which is directed toward one side of the hub main body in the axial direction , to the inner ring fitted onto the hub main body ,the apparatus comprising:a forming die for forming a caulking section that is formed by combining a plurality of forming die elements disposed side by side in a circumferential direction about a central axis of the hub main body and displaceable in the axial direction independently with each other;a pressing unit that includes a plurality of rollers disposed in the circumferential direction about the central axis of the hub main body and that causes the rollers to rollably abut the plurality of forming die elements of the forming die for forming a caulking section; anda driving mechanism for the pressing unit that applies a driving force to the pressing unit for plastically deforming the cylindrical section ...

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Номер записи: 88
28-04-2016 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC DRIVE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ITS OPERATION

Номер: US20160114670A1
Автор: FÜCHSLE Ludwig, ITTLINGER Reinhard, Reiter Thomas, RESCH Franz-Georg
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A device for a hydraulic wheel drive of a motor vehicle includes a wheel flange; a stub axle; and a rotary piston wheel drive configured and designed to introduce and receive a torque at the wheel flange. An active intervention of the rotary piston wheel drive is designed to be able to be switched on and decoupled. The present invention ensures that the vehicle can drive over rough tracks in the off-road sector. In addition the device can be engaged to recover braking force. 1. A device for a hydra MC wheel drive of a motor vehicle , comprising:a stub axle;a wheel flange mounted rotate on the stub axle; anda rotary piston wheel drive configured to engage with the wheel flange to introduce a torque to the wheel flange and receive a torque from the wheel flange, wherein the rotary piston wheel drive is selectively engageable and decoupleable with the wheel flange.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary piston wheel drive includes a roller system.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary piston wheel drive is connected to the wheel flange and can pivot relative to a rigid axle of the motor vehicle with the wheel flange.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary piston wheel drive is connected to the wheel flange without a translation ratio.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the stub axle includes lines for supplying and discharging a hydraulic fluid to the rotary piston wheel drive.6. A method for operating a motor vehicle with a device according to claim 1 , comprising the steps of activating the rotary piston wheel drive for braking and activating the rotary piston drive for acceleration.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein during the step of activating the rotary piston for braking includes operating the rotary piston wheel drive as a pump for the hydraulic fluid and using the rotary piston to recover braking energy.8. The method according to claim 6 , further comprising the step of decoupling the rotary ...

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Номер записи: 89
26-04-2018 дата публикации

AXEL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180111418A1
Автор: Leith Donald
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An axle assembly having a wheel flange with a central opening and a slot having an end dimensioned to fit within the wheel flange central opening. A molten binder, such as molten zinc, fills the space in between the wheel central opening and the shaft end. Upon cooling, the binder locks the wheel flange and shaft together. 1. An axle assembly comprising:a wheel flange having a central opening,a shaft having an end dimensioned to fit within said wheel flange central opening,a binder which fills a space between said wheel central opening and said shaft end and locks said wheel flange and said shaft together.2. The axle assembly as defined in wherein said wheel flange is constructed from powdered metal.3. The axle assembly as defined in wherein said wheel flange is planar in shape.4. The axle assembly as defined in wherein said wheel flange includes at least one through hole positioned radially outwardly from said central opening claim 1 , said binder extending through and filing said through hole.5. The axle assembly as defined in and comprising a plurality of through holes.6. The axle assembly as defined in wherein said through holes are circumferentially equidistantly spaced around said central opening.7. The axle assembly as defined in wherein an outer surface of said one end of said shaft is splined.8. The axle assembly as defined in wherein said shaft is constructed from a steel alloy.9. The axle assembly as defined in wherein said wheel central opening is noncircular in shape.10. The axle assembly as defined in wherein said wheel central opening comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced cutouts.11. A method for constructing an axle assembly comprising the steps of:forming a wheel flange with a central opening,machining an elongated shaft so that one end of the shaft has a smaller cross sectional shape than said central opening of said wheel flange,positioning said one end of said shaft into said wheel flange central opening,filing a space between said ...

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Номер записи: 90
27-04-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE WITH AXLE SUSPENSION

Номер: US20170113503A1
Автор: HEGLER Tobias, Kremb Michael, ROESSEL NORMAN, VON HOLST CHRISTIAN, WOLF GUENTHER
Принадлежит: Deere & Company

A vehicle includes a support structure and a suspension for an oscillatingly supported, rigid axle body. The suspension has a suspension device which is located between the axle body and the support structure and acts in a height direction of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a plurality of coupling sites and a transverse link extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle. The transverse link is coupled to the support structure via a first link area and via a second link area and a pendulum support to the axle body. The transverse link includes a third link area which, with reference to the pendulum support in the transverse direction of the vehicle, is located opposite the first link area and is flexibly connected with a coupling site of the suspension device. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a support structure;a suspension for an oscillatingly supported, rigid axle body, wherein the suspension has a suspension device which is located between the axle body and the support structure and acts in a height direction of the vehicle;a plurality of coupling sites; anda transverse link extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle, the transverse link being coupled to the support structure via a first link area and via a second link area and a pendulum support to the axle body;wherein, the transverse link comprises a third link area which, with reference to the pendulum support in the transverse direction of the vehicle, is located opposite the first link area and is flexibly connected with a coupling site of the suspension device.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the suspension device is flexibly connected with the support structure by a first coupling site at a distance from the third link area of the transverse link.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the flexible connection of at least one coupling site of the suspension device comprises an axle link.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the flexible connection of at least one coupling site of the ...

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Номер записи: 91
18-04-2019 дата публикации

Tubular type torsion beam

Номер: US20190111755A1
Автор: Byong Cheol Kim, Jong Kyu Park, Nam Ho Kim
Принадлежит: Hwashin Co Ltd, Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Motors Corp

A tubular type torsion beam is provided. The tubular type torsion beam is manufactured by bending and welding and coupling a plate material. The plate material has a plurality of protrusions disposed on a plurality of side surfaces in a width direction of the vehicle. The torsion beam is manufactured by molding the plate material in a pipe shape by bending the plate material in the width direction and molding the plate material to dispose the plurality of protrusions to contact each other to form a gap between the plurality of side surfaces of the plate material and then welding and coupling the plurality of side surfaces of the plate material.

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Номер записи: 92
03-05-2018 дата публикации

Connecting Arrangement for Connecting a Shaft to a Component

Номер: US20180117964A1
Автор: ETZOLD Thomas, Fuchs Christian, LEHMANN Martin
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A connecting arrangement for connecting a shaft to a component is provided. The connecting arrangement includes at least one adapter device with is connectable to the shaft at least in a force-fitting and/or form-fitting manner, and contact surfaces of the component and of the adapter device are configured in a manner matching each other to inhibit rotation relative to one another about a longitudinal axis of the adapter. 1. A connecting arrangement , comprising:a shaft adapter;a shaft; anda component configured to be connected to the shaft by the shaft adapter, the shaft adapter and the shaft are connectable to each other in a force-fitting and form-fitting manner, and', 'a contact surface of the shaft adapter is configured to match a contact surface of the component., 'wherein'}2. The connecting arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe contact surface of the component is a component crown toothing at an end-side of the component, andthe contact surface of the shaft adapter is a shaft adapter crown toothing configured to cooperate with the component crown toothing at an end-side of the shaft adapter in a manner which prevents rotation of the shaft adapter relative to the component around a longitudinal axis of the shaft adapter.3. The connecting arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe contact surface of the component is a longitudinal toothing, andthe contact surface of the shaft adapter is a shaft adapter longitudinal toothing configured to cooperate with the component longitudinal toothing in a manner which prevents rotation of the shaft adapter relative to the component around a longitudinal axis of the shaft adapter.4. The connecting arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:at least one screw, an end side of the shaft adapter and an end side of the component each have a flange configured to cooperate to axially fix the shaft adapter with the component,', 'shaft adapter and component flanges each have at least one recess configured to ...

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Номер записи: 93
03-05-2018 дата публикации

REINFORCED AXLE JOINT

Номер: US20180117965A1
Автор: Fulton R. Scott, Gregg Dane, Pierce Phillippi R., White Jay D., Wittlinger Jeffrey R.
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An axle and wheel end assembly includes a tubular axle housing with an annular end surface. The axle and wheel end assembly also includes a spindle with an annular end surface welded to the annular end surface of the tubular axle housing at an attachment periphery. The axle and wheel end assembly further includes reinforcing structure fixed to the tubular axle housing and spindle. The reinforcing structure is located to encompass at least a portion of the attachment periphery. 1. An axle and wheel end assembly comprising:an axle housing having an end surface;a spindle having an end surface fixed to the end surface of the axle housing at an attachment periphery; andreinforcing structure fixed to the axle housing and to the spindle, the reinforcing structure being located to encompass at least a portion of the attachment periphery.2. The axle and wheel end assembly of wherein the reinforcing structure encompasses substantially all of the attachment periphery.3. The axle and wheel end assembly of wherein the reinforcing structure comprises brake component mounting structure.4. The axle and wheel end assembly of wherein the end surfaces of the axle housing and the spindle each have an annular shape with substantially equal outer diameters.5. The axle and wheel end assembly of wherein the end surfaces of the axle housing and the spindle have end surfaces with substantially equal inner diameters.6. The axle and wheel end assembly of wherein the end surfaces of the axle housing and the spindle have end surfaces with differing equal inner diameters.7. The axle and wheel end assembly of wherein the end surfaces of the axle housing and the spindle are joined together in a manner that creates a heat affected zone adjacent the attachment periphery.8. The axle and wheel end assembly of wherein the end surfaces of the axle housing and the spindle are joined together by a friction welding operation that creates the heat affected zone.9. The axle and wheel end assembly of wherein ...

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Номер записи: 94
04-05-2017 дата публикации

Securing Device

Номер: US20170120975A1
Автор: Ernst PANKRATIUS, Marcus Kuchler
Принадлежит: ABUS AUGUST BREMICKER SOEHNE KG

A securing device for securing a component to an object comprises a fastening element having an engagement section and having a longitudinal axis, wherein the fastening element is selectively connectable to a counter element by actuating the engagement section; and a cover sleeve which is movably supported at the fastening element between a closed position in which the cover sleeve prevents an actuation of the engagement section and an open position in which the cover sleeve allows an actuation of the engagement section. At least one blocking element is provided between the fastening element and the cover sleeve, said blocking element being freely movable in the closed position of the cover sleeve between a latched position in which it blocks the cover sleeve in the closed position and an unlatched position in which it allows a movement of the cover sleeve into the open position. The blocking element is further supported between the fastening element and the cover sleeve such that, when the cover sleeve is in the closed position, it adopts the latched position due to gravity in a normal alignment of the longitudinal axis of the fastening element and it adopts the unlatched position due to gravity in an installation alignment of the longitudinal axis of the fastening element perpendicular to the normal alignment.

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Номер записи: 95
25-04-2019 дата публикации

AXEL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190118579A1
Автор: Leith Donald
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An axle assembly having a wheel flange with a central opening and a slot having an end dimensioned to fit within the wheel flange central opening. A molten binder, such as molten zinc, fills the space in between the wheel central opening and the shaft end. Upon cooling, the binder locks the wheel flange and shaft together. 1. A method for constructing an axle assembly comprising the steps of:forming a wheel flange with a central opening,machining an elongated shaft so that one end of the shaft has a smaller cross sectional shape than said central opening of said wheel flange,positioning said one end of said shaft into said wheel flange central opening,filing a space between said one end of said shaft and said wheel flange with a molten binder which, upon setting, mechanically locks said shaft and said wheel flange together.2. The method as defined in wherein said forming step comprises the step of forming said wheel flange from powdered metal.3. The method as defined in wherein said machining step comprises the step of forming knurls on said one end of said shaft.4. The method as defined in further comprising the step of heat treating said wheel flange.5. The method as defined in further comprising the step of heat treating said elongated shaft.6. The method as defined in further comprising the step of grinding said elongated shaft following the step of heat treating.7. The method as defined in wherein said molten binder comprises molten metal having zinc as one component.8. The method as defined in wherein said wheel flange has at least one through hole spaced radially outwardly from said wheel flange central opening and wherein said filling step comprises the step of filling said at least one through hole.9. The method as defined in wherein said filling step comprises the step of filling said knurls.10. The method as defined in wherein said wheel flange has a plurality of cutouts formed around said central opening and wherein said filling step comprises the step ...

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Номер записи: 96
25-04-2019 дата публикации

LEAF SPRING SUSPENSION FOR WHEELED VEHICLE

Номер: US20190118600A1
Автор: GERHARDS Thomas, GIRELLI CONSOLARO Alberto, Hintzen Ralf, Mainz Daniel, Souschek Rainer
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A suspension for a wheeled vehicle include an axle with a mid-section and an end comprising an upper portion and a lower portion defining a space therebetween, a leaf spring having forward and rear ends attached to vehicle structure and a mid-section retained in the space and secured between the upper and lower portions, and a closure element attached to the axle end and at least partially closing an outboard end of the space. The upper and lower axle portions may be formed integrally with the axle mid-section or may be a separately-formed component secured to the axle. The space tapers from a greater vertical dimension at the outboard end thereof to a smaller vertical dimension at an inboard end thereof, and the leaf spring mid-section is wedged into the space. An intermediate element is disposed between the mid-section and at least one of the upper and lower axle portions. 1. A suspension for a vehicle , comprising:an axle having a mid-section and an end comprising an upper portion and a lower portion defining a space therebetween;a leaf spring having forward and rear ends attached to vehicle structure and a mid-section retained in the space and secured between the upper and lower portions; anda closure element attached to the axle end and at least partially closing an outboard end of the space.2. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the upper and lower portions of the axle are formed integrally with the axle mid-section.3. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the space tapers from a greater vertical dimension at the outboard end thereof to a smaller vertical dimension at an inboard end thereof claim 1 , and the leaf spring mid-section is wedged into the space.4. The suspension of claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate element disposed between the mid-section and at least one of the upper and lower axle portions.5. The suspension of claim 1 , wherein the axle outboard end comprises a holding element fabricated separately from the axle mid-section and fastened ...

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Номер записи: 97
14-05-2015 дата публикации

FORGED HOLLOW AXLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20150130262A1
Автор: Fuks Leon, Preijert Stefan, Stjärnvy Ingela
Принадлежит: VOLVO LASTVAGNAR AB

A forged hollow axle, particularly a steerable axle, is designed for a commercial vehicle. The axle has a main longitudinal extension in a y-direction, a width in an x-direction and a height in a z-direction and is composed of at least two half shells fixedly joined at an interface which extends along its longitudinal extension. A material thickness in one or both of the half shells is distributed in the main longitudinal extension and in one or both of width and height to provide a predetermined relation of a torsional stiffness and a bending stiffness in one or more spatial directions in one or more axle sections. 1. A forged hollow axle , particularly a steerable axle , designed for a commercial vehicle , the axle having a main longitudinal extension in y-direction , a width in x-direction and a height in z-direction and being composed of at least two half shells fixedly joined at an interface which extends along its longitudinal extension ,wherein a material thickness in one or both of the half shells is distributed in the main longitudinal extension and in one or both of width and height to provide a predetermined relation of a torsional stiffness and a bending stiffness in one or more spatial directions (x, y, z) in one or more axle sections, wherein the material distribution in the half shells is generated by hot die forging.3. The axle according to claim 1 , wherein the material distribution has an average thickness along an extension in z-direction which is lower than an average thickness along an extension in x-direction.4. The axle according to claim 1 , wherein the material is distributed so as to yield the torsional stiffness to be larger than the bending stiffness in x-direction in a middle section.5. The axle according to claim 1 , wherein the material distribution is established so as to yield the bending stiffness in z-direction to be larger than the bending stiffness x-direction in a side section outside the middle section.6. The axle according to ...

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Номер записи: 98
27-05-2021 дата публикации

Unitized wheelend assembly and method of installation

Номер: US20210155037A1
Автор: Daniel Jimenez, Monte Pearson, Yang Julia XIANG
Принадлежит: Stemco Products Inc

A unitized wheelend is provided. The unitized wheelend includes a hub having an inboard side bounded by an oil seal and an outboard side bounded by a retainer releasably coupled to the hub. The unitized wheelend assembly includes an inboard bearing assembly, a spacer, an outboard bearing assembly, and a spindle nut assembly.

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Номер записи: 99
12-05-2016 дата публикации

STEER AXLE HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160129728A1
Автор: Hennig Mark Kevin
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A high temperature warning system for a vehicle steer axle an air pressure supply, a normally-closed valve in fluid communication with pressure supply, a heat sensitive control capable of opening the normally-closed valve upon a predetermined temperature, the heat sensitive control mounted adjacent to the wheel end assembly in a heat exchange relationship therewith, and a warning system connected to the air pressure supply for actuation upon opening of the normally-closed valve. 113-. (canceled)14. A high temperature warning system for a steer-axle wheel end assembly , the system comprising:a steer-axle spindle having an inner face and a free end;a pressurized fluid supply;a first normally-closed valve in sealed fluid communication with the pressurized fluid supply;a first heat sensitive control mounted to or near the steer-axle wheel end assembly in a heat exchange relationship therewith, the first heat sensitive control being capable of opening the first normally-closed valve at a predetermined temperature; anda warning indicator connected to the pressurized fluid supply and actuatable upon opening of the first normally-closed valve.15. The system of wherein the first heat sensitive control is mounted to the steer-axle spindle.16. The system of wherein the first heat sensitive control is mounted to the inner face of the steer-axle spindle.17. The system of wherein the first heat sensitive control is mounted to the free end of the steer-axle spindle.18. The system of wherein the first heat sensitive control is mounted near the steer-axle spindle.19. The system of claim 14 , further comprising:a valve block mounted to the inner face of the spindle in a heat exchange relationship therewith, the first normally-closed valve mounted to the valve block and the pressurized fluid supply sealingly connected to the valve block in fluid communication with the normally-closed valve.20. The system of claim 19 , wherein the first heat sensitive control is mounted to the inner ...

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Номер записи: 100