Verfahren zum Herstellen eines mehrlagigen Großrohres

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines mehrlagigen Großrohres mit einer Rohreinheit (1) aus einem eine Trägerschicht bildenden Außenrohr (10) und mindestens einem eine Auflageschicht bildenden Innenrohr (11) mit der Folge der Verfahrensschritte Einbringen des Innenrohres (11) in das Außenrohr (10), Einführen einer Andrückeinheit (22) mit mindestens einer Andrückrolle (20), die geringeren Durchmesser als der Innendurchmesser des Innenrohres (11) besitzt und mit ihrer Drehachse radial beabstandet von der Längsachse des Innenrohres (11) drehbar gelagert ist, Beaufschlagen der Andrückrolle (20) mit radial nach außen gegen die Innenfläche des Innenrohres (11) gerichtetem Anpressdruck, Drehen der Andrückeinheit (22) relativ zu der Rohreinheit (1) unter Abrollen der Andrückrolle (20) an der Innenfläche des Innenrohres (11) und Andrücken der Außenfläche des Innenrohres (11) an die Innenfläche des Außenrohres (10) unter örtlicher plastischer Verformung der Innenrohrwandung ...

VERFAHREN ZUR BEFESTIGUNG EINER ACHSE AN DER KAROSSERIE EINES KRAFTFAHRZEUGES UND LAGERBOCKANORDNUNG HIERFÜR

Radlagereinheit für Kraftfahrzeuge und Verfahren zur Herstellung

Flexible wheel bearing for use in twist-beam rear axle of motor vehicle, has bearing mounting flange designed such that outer ring is pivotable around rotational axis with respect to bearing mounting flange

The bearing (1) has a bearing mounting flange (16) provided at an outer ring (2) for mounting an anti-friction bearing at a vehicle, where the outer ring is connected with the bearing mounting flange by a connection section (15). The bearing mounting flange is designed such that the outer ring is pivotable around a rotational axis with respect to the bearing mounting flange, where the rotational axis is arranged in forward direction of rotation of a wheel. A support plane of the wheel passes behind a wheel rebellion line. An independent claim is also included for a twist-beam rear axle comprising two rigid trailing links.

Verstellbare Radlagerung eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft eine verstellbare Radlagerung (10) eines Kraftfahrzeugs umfassend eine Radnabe (12), die mittels eines ersten kippbaren Wälzlagers (14) drehbar in einem Schwenklager (16) gelagert ist und dadurch eine aktive Stellung des Radsturzes und der Radspur ermöglicht. Die Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Radnabe (12) über ein axial beabstandetes, in Bezug zum ersten Wälzlager (14) in Fahrzeugquerrichtung (FQ) betrachtet weiter innen liegendes, zweites kippbares Wälzlager (20) gelagert ist, wobei das zweite Wälzlager (20) über seinen Außenring (20-1) mit mindestens einem Aktuator (24, 32) in Wirkverbindung steht, über den der Außenring (20-1) des zweiten Wälzlagers (20) mit einer in vorzugsweise radialer Richtung (r) ausgerichteten Kraft beaufschlagbar ist.

ACHSSTÜTZSTRUKTUREN FÜR INDUSTRIEFAHRZEUGE

Ausführungsbeispiele der vorliegenden Erfindung weisen eine Achsstützstruktur auf. Die Achsstützstruktur hat eine vordere Achsabstützung und eine hintere Achsabstützung (30, 32), eine Achse (16) und ein Lager (38). Die Achsabstützungen (30, 32) sind an einem Fahrzeugkarosseriebauteil (12) eines Industriefahrzeugs (10) vorgesehen und haben jeweils ein Stützloch (37). Die Achse (16) ist zwischen der vorderen Achsabstützung und der hinteren Achsabstützung (30, 32) angeordnet und hat ein Paar zentraler Stifte (27). Jeder der zentralen Stifte (27) ist durch das Stützloch (37) drehbar gestützt. Das Lager (38) ist/wird von einem Eingang des Stützlochs (37) aus eingesetzt, um mit dem Stützloch (37) in Passeingriff zu sein. Das Lager (38) ist zwischen zumindest einem der zentralen Stifte (27) und einer Lochfläche des Stützlochs (37) korrespondierend zu diesem zentralen Stift vorgesehen. An einem Endabschnitt des Stützlochs (37) gegenüber dem Eingang ist ein Anschlagsabschnitt (42; 66; 69) ausgebildet ...

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM VERBINDEN VON DREHBAREN MASCHINENELEMENTEN

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Verbinden von drehbaren Maschinenelementen

VORRICHTUNG ZUR ABDICHTUNG EINES RADLAGERS

FAHRZEUGACHSE MIT KEGELRADPLANETENGETRIEBE

Improvements in or applicable to the rear axles of motor cars

... 161,333. Bolton, F. Jan. 22, 1920. Axlc structures. - Relates to an auxiliary bearing for rear driving - axles provided with a rollerbearing at the end of the axle-casing. The usual roller-bearing A is either shortened or inserted further in the axle-casing B to provide room for the sleeve C of a three-armed housing D bolted to the axle-casing flange and carrying the outer part E of the auxiliary ball-bearing, the inner part H being mounted on the axle within the brake-hub.

HUB ASSEMBLY

Axle assembly having a drive pinion and a bearing preload element

An axle assembly having a drive pinion that may be rotatably supported by first and second sets of roller bearing elements. A preload element may exert a preload force on at least one of the first and second sets of roller bearing elements. The preload element may be disposed on the drive pinion in an inboard direction from the yoke. o Oo Co o coc ...

ROLLING BEARING UNIT FOR SUPPORTING WHEEL

Constant velocity universal coupling

WHEEL HUB UNIT ASSEMBLIES

A bearing assembly is disclosed comprising a preloaded and adjusted rolling bearing having two rows of rolling elements, the races thereof being integral with attachment flanges, while the inner race is connected by an electron or laser beam weld to the outer ring of a homokinetic coupling. The outer ring of the homokinetic coupling comprises a projecting part directed towards the bearing, which part protrudes into the inner race of the bearing and is connected to the inner race by means of the said weld. Preferably the projecting part is tapered to converge outward relative to the outer ring of the homokinetic coupling and the portion of the interior surface of the inner race of the bearing that encloses the projecting portion is correspondingly tapered to diverge outward.

DIFFERENTIAL BEARING CAP FASTENER

An improved fastener (100) is provided for securing inboard axle shaft bearings (32) to pedestals (14, 14') of a differential carrier (8) on opposite sides of differential gearing (16) of a motor vehicle. Fastener (100) includes a threaded section (22) at one end and an enlarged head section (H) at an opposite end that has been adapted such as by including a flange (24) operative to engage a surface of a surrounding axle housing (4) while securing bearing caps (15, 15') respectively to pedestals (14, 14') so as to inhibit deflection of the pedestals and bearing caps during operation of the differential.

Antriebseinrichtung für Motorfahrzeuge.

Dispositif d'articulation pour véhicules.

Roue pour véhicules.

Drive device for driving at least one wheel of a two-way vehicle rail.

Die Antriebsvorrichtung (1) zum Antreiben mindestens eines Schienenrades (10) eines Zweiwege-Fahrzeuges umfasst mindestens einen Hydraulikmotor (11) mit einem Gehäuse (12) sowie einer sich entlang einer Antriebsachse (13) erstreckenden Antriebswelle (14). Zu jedem Hydraulikmotor (11) ist eine um die Antriebsachse (13) verlaufende Traghülse (15) mit dem Gehäuse (12) des Hydraulikmotors (11) verbunden. Radial aussen auf der Traghülse (15) ist mindestens ein Drehlager (16) angeordnet. Die Antriebswelle (14) und eine Verbindungseinrichtung bilden zusammen eine durch die Traghülse (15) bis zum freien Ende der Traghülse (15) führende Verbindung (14, 17), die sich ausserhalb der Traghülse (15) bis zum mindestens einen Drehlager (16) erstreckt. Wenn bei einem an der Verbindungseinrichtung angeordneten Schienenrad (10) grosse Kräfte entstehen, so werden diese ohne unerwünschte Belastung des Hydraulikmotors (11) über das mindestens eine Drehlager (16) direkt auf die Traghülse (15) übertragen.

Drive device for driving at least one wheel of a two-way vehicle rail.

Die Antriebsvorrichtung (1) zum Antreiben mindestens eines Schienenrades (10) eines Zweiwege-Fahrzeuges, umfasst mindestens einen Hydraulikmotor (11) mit einem Gehäuse (12) sowie einer sich entlang einer Antriebsachse (13) erstreckenden Antriebswelle (14). Zu jedem Hydraulikmotor (11) ist eine um die Antriebsachse (13) verlaufende Traghülse (15) mit dem Gehäuse (12) des Hydraulikmotors (11) verbunden. Radial aussen auf der Traghülse (15) ist mindestens ein Drehlager (16) angeordnet. Die Antriebswelle (14) und eine Verbindungseinrichtung bilden zusammen eine durch die Traghülse (15) bis zum freien Ende der Traghülse (15) führende Verbindung (14, 17), die sich ausserhalb der Traghülse (15) bis zum mindestens einen Drehlager (16) erstreckt. Wenn bei einem an der Verbindungseinrichtung angeordneten Schienenrad (10) grosse Kräfte entstehen, so werden diese ohne unerwünschte Belastung des Hydraulikmotors (11) über das mindestens eine Drehlager (16) direkt auf die Traghülse (15) übertragen.

Car drive axle hub end structure

COMBINATION Of AXLE TURNING AND OVERALL OF BRAKE FOR VEHICLE

PERFECTIONNEMENTS A UN DISPOSITIF POUR SEPARER LES ROUES DE LA PROPULSION FACULTATIVE D'UN VEHICULE

ENSEMBLE AUTOMATIQUE DE MOYEU A ROUE LIBRE POUR VEHICULE A QUATRE ROUES MOTRICES: IL COMPREND UN MOYEU DE CARTER 2 TRAVERSE PAR L'ARBRE D'ESSIEU 13 ET UN CORPS 1 FERME PRESENTANT UN TRONCON INTERIEUR A FENTES ET DES MOYENS 3 POUR MONTER L'ENSEMBLE SUR L'EXTREMITE CANNELEE 12 DE L'ARBRE. UN MOYEU CYLINDRIQUE D'ESSIEU 10, MUNI DE CANNELURES INTERIEURES, PRESENTE A L'EXTERIEUR UN TRONCON DENTE ET UNE BAGUE TUBULAIRE D'EMBRAYAGE 20 MOBILE AXIALEMENT PRESENTE UN TRONCON INTERIEUR DENTE POUR COOPERER SELECTIVEMENT AVEC LES DENTS DU MOYEU D'ESSIEU ET UN TRONCON EXTERIEUR DE DENTS DE BLOCAGE 21 POUR COOPERER AVEC LES FENTES INTERIEURES PREVUES DANS LE CORPS. DES MOYENS D'ACTIONNEMENT A FLUIDE DEPLACENT AXIALEMENT L'ORGANE MOBILE ET LA BAGUE D'EMBRAYAGE POUR EFFECTUER L'ENGAGEMENT OU LE DEGAGEMENT DES DENTS DE LA BAGUE D'EMBRAYAGE ET DU MOYEU D'ESSIEU.

DEVICE OF BRIDGE FOR RAILWAY VEHICLE

HUB OF WHEEL INVOLVES BY A HOMOKINETIC JOINT

MECHANISM HAS REDUCING TRAIN OF INDEPENDENT DRIVE Of a DRIVING WHEEL Of a VEHICLE

DRIVING MECHANISM FOR HUB OF WHEEL OF MOTOR VEHICLE

BEARING HAS TWO LINES Of ELEMENTS OF BEARING AND DEVICE OF ASSEMBLY OF WHEEL OF VEHICLE

DEVICE OF ASSEMBLY OF NONDRIVING WHEEL

Assembly of stage for wheel, in particular for an apparatus of maintenance of garden, such as for example unetondeuse with grass

Le montage de palier comporte, pour chaque roue 4, deux roulements à billes à contact oblique 7, dont les bagues extérieures 16 sont associées au manchon de palier 6 de la roue 4, et dont les bagues intérieures 17 sont serrées l'une en direction de l'autre sur un tourillon de palier 8 associé au carter, des billes étant disposées de manière à rouler dans des chemins de roulement, entre les bagues extérieures 16 et les bagues intérieures 17. Pour améliorer la durée de vie d'un tel montage de roulement, les bagues intérieures 17 et extérieures 16 sont en matière plastique, et les billes sont en acier et disposées dans les chemins de roulement de manière qu'elles soient directement adjacentes entre elles, de façon à former une couronne fermée.

HOMOKINETIC JOINT HAS TRIPOD, ITS PROCESS Of ASSEMBLY AND ITS APPLICATION IN a HUB OF WHEEL

Bridge device for e.g. tramway, has intermediate connecting parts with upper wall, lateral wall, and radial walls, where walls define inner volume for easy access from top and by side of rolling bearing

Dispositif de pont 1 pour véhicule ferroviaire comprenant une partie centrale 8, deux parties d'extrémité 11, 12 formant logement pour des paliers à roulement 3, 4, et deux parties intermédiaires 9, 10 disposées entre la partie centrale 8 et chaque partie d'extrémité 11, 12, la partie intermédiaire 9, 10 présentant une structure creuse offrant au moins sur un côté une ouverture laissant un accès libre à au moins une partie d'un côté du roulement 3, 4.

RAILWAY AXLE OF VEHICLE HAS VARIABLE SPACING

Assembly of driving wheel

HUB BUILT-IN TYPE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT APPARATUS

SET OF LAME PERSON AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION

Unidade de mancal para acionamento de roda

AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY

AXELLAGRING, I SYNNERHET HJULAXELLAGRING I MOTORFORDON, MED ETT LAGERHUS BESTAAENDE AV EN LAGERBOCK OCH ETT LAGEROEVERFALL

Wheel bearing unit

The invention relates to a wheel bearing unit 9 for rotatably supporting a drivable wheel on a wheel carrier 10 around a rotational axis 15. There is provided a double-row tapered seat ball bearing comprising an outer bearing ring 20 for being attached to the wheel carrier 10 and having a central bearing plane 24. The inner tracks 16, 17 are worked into the outer face 19 of an outer joint member 11 carrying a flange 12. The outer ball running grooves 30 which are arranged opposite inner running grooves 35 of an inner joint member 34 and which, together with a cage 36, guide balls 37 for torque transmitting purposes are formed into the outer joint member 11. The inner joint member 34 is pivotable around the joint centre 42 relative to the outer joint member 11. The central bearing plane 24 is offset from the joint centre 42 by a distance sufficient to achieve the smallest possible rolling circle diameter. This leads to a lightweight unit which additionally ensures that during the transmission ...

AXLE DEVICE FOR WORKING VEHICLE, AND WORKING VEHICLE

The outer peripheral surface of an axle housing has a first outer peripheral surface, a second outer peripheral surface, and a stepped section. The first outer peripheral surface supports a first bearing. The second outer peripheral surface has a smaller outer diameter than the first outer peripheral surface. The stepped section is located between the first outer peripheral surface and the second outer peripheral surface. The axle housing has splines and a clearance groove. The splines are provided on the second outer peripheral surface and extend axially on the outer peripheral surface of the axle housing. The clearance groove extends circumferentially on the second outer peripheral surface of the axle housing and is disposed axially between the stepped section and the splines. A ring gear hub is connected to the axle housing through the splines. A second stationary member is fitted in the clearance groove. The outer peripheral surface of the second stationary member is located on the ...

Device for the sealing and protection of a motor vehicle wheel bearing

A wheel bearing of a front-wheel-drive vehicle is protected by a pair of elastomeric annular sealing elements on opposite sides of the bearing, each having a resiliently yieldable oblique sealing lip for sealing contact with relatively rotating surfaces. Each sealing element is supported by a channel section metal support to which the sealing element is bonded by vulcanization.

Changeable gauge railing truck

Railway truck having side frames at a fixed lateral spacing with each side frame axle bearing support located between two track width locations to be accommodated, the side frames having universal-movement retaining mountings for replaceable rigid wheel-axle bearing units which provide mounting means for wheels inside the side frames for narrow gage track and mounting means for wheels outside the side frames for wide gage track and means for mounting brake disks at the same space location outside the side frames when wheels are located either inside or outside the side frames.

Wheel Bearing Assembly

A wheel bearing assembly has a wheel bearing with an inner race and outer race for fitting into a hub of a wheel. Bearings are seated between the inner race and the outer race. The inner race has an extension that axially extends inboard beyond the outer race. A spacer sleeve has a cup shaped end for snugly nesting the extnesion of the inner race. The cup shaped end has an inner radial wall for abutting an end wall of the inner race. The spacer sleeve also has an outer cylindrical wall forming a side wall of the cup shaped end and has an outer diameter sized for being snugly received into the hub of the wheel.

BEARING DEVICE FOR WHEEL, METHOD OF ASSEMBLING BEARING DEVICE FOR WHEEL, ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTED FROM BEARING DEVICE FOR WHEEL AND FROM DRIVE SHAFT, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLY

The present invention provides a wheel bearing device, a method of assembling the wheel bearing device, an assembly configured by the wheel bearing device and a drive shaft, and a method of assembling the assembly, in which the wheel bearing device eliminates a nut tightening operation, is capable of reducing costs, and has a projection and recess mating structure that can firmly connect an outer joint member and a hub. Axial direction load is applied to a stepped surface 56 provided on an outer diameter surface of an outer joint member. A projection that extends in the axial direction and is provided on one of a stem shaft 9b of the outer joint member and an inner diameter surface of a hole section 29 of a hub 4 is press-fitted into a partner member along the axial direction, As a result, a recess that is in close contact with the projection over an overall mating contact area 45 is formed in the partner member, thereby configuring a projection and recess mating structure M.

Constant velocity joint

A constant velocity joint assembly for a vehicle has a fixed type constant velocity joint linked to one end of a shaft portion (5) of a vehicle, and a plunging type constant velocity joint linked to the other end of said shaft portion (5). The fixed type constant velocity joint comprises an outer joint member (1) having eight axially extending curved guide grooves (1b) formed in a spherical inner surface (1a) thereof, and an inner joint member (2) having eight axially extending curved guide grooves (1b) formed in a spherical outer surface (2a) thereof. Eight ball tracks are defined between said guide grooves (1b) of said outer joint member (1) and said guide grooves (2b) of said inner joint member (2). All of said ball tracks being enlarged in wedge form in one sense of the axial direction. Eight torque transmitting balls (3) are disposed in said eight ball tracks. A cage (4) is provided having eight pockets (4c) for storing said torque transmitting balls. One end of said shaft portion ...

Lagerung fuer Raeder,insbesondere von Kraftfahrzeugen

Radlageranordnung mit Stirnverzahnung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Radlageranordnung (1) mit wenigstens zwei Reihen (5, 6) Wälzkörpern zur Lagerung einer mit der Radlageranordnung (1) durch ein Antriebselement antreibbaren Radnabe (3), wobei die Radnabe (3) mit dem Antriebselement verbunden ist und wobei die Radnabe (3) und das Antriebselement mittels einer Paarung von miteinander korrespondierenden Stirnverzahnungen (10) formschlüssig ineinander greifen.

RADACHSENANORDNUNG

Wheel drive i.e. hydrostatic wheel drive, for use in drive axle of industrial lorry, has biasing element arranged at outer side of wheel of drive and accessed and actuated via guided longitudinal bore of wheel drive shaft

The drive (2a) has a rolling bearing (7) for supporting a wheel drive shaft (3). A shaft seal device (22) is arranged between a drive flange (4) and the bearing to seal the wheel drive shaft. A biasing element (30) is arranged at an outer side of a wheel of the drive and accessed and actuated via a guided longitudinal bore (36) of the wheel drive shaft from the outer side of the wheel of the drive. The biasing element is actuated by a screw fastening element (35), where the drive drives the wheel drive shaft.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR ABDICHTUNG EINES RADLAGERS

Wheel bearing unit for vehicle

A wheel bearing unit (9) for rotatably supporting a drivable wheel on a wheel carrier (10) around a rotational axis (15). There is provided a double-row angular contact ball bearing comprising an outer bearing ring (20) for being attached to the wheel carrier (10) and having a central bearing plane (24). The inner tracks (16, 17) are worked into the outer face (19) of an outer joint member (11) carrying a flange (12). The outer ball running grooves (30) which are arranged opposite inner running grooves (35) of an inner joint member (34) and which, together with a cage (36), guide balls (37) for torque transmitting purposes are formed into the outer joint member (11). The inner joint member (34) is pivotable around the joint centre (42) relative to the outer joint member (11). The central bearing plane (24) is offset from the joint centre (42) by a distance sufficient to achieve the smallest possible rolling circle diameter. This leads to a lightweight unit which additionally ensures that ...

Abnehmbare Halbwellenbaugruppe für eine Radaufhängung eines Fahrzeugs

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist eine abnehmbare Halbwellenbaugruppe (12) für eine Radaufhängung (10) eines Fahrzeugs. Die Radaufhängung weist eine Lagerglocke (14) und einen Scheibenrotor (16) auf. Dabei umfasst die abnehmbare Halbwellenbaugruppe (12) einen abnehmbaren Körper (20), der an seinem innen liegenden Ende (23) zur Verbindung mit der Lagerglocke (14) und an seinem außen liegenden Ende (24) zur Verbindung mit dem Scheibenrotor (16) vorgesehen ist. Weiterhin weist der abnehmbare Körper (20) einen Lageraufnahmebereich (34) auf, der durch eine auf dem abnehmbaren Körper (20) ausgebildete Stufennabe (36) und einen profilgewalzten Oberflächenabschnitt (38) ausgebildet wird. Weiterhin ist eine vorgespannte Lagerbaugruppe (22) vorgesehen, in der der abnehmbare Körper (20) drehbar gelagert ist. Der Lageraufnahmebereich (34) des abnehmbaren Körpers (20) nimmt die Innenfläche der Lagerbaugruppe (22) auf.

Nabenlager

Ein Nabenlager kann eine Nabe (100), die mit einem scheibenförmigen Radverbindungsabschnitt (110), der mit einem Rad verbunden ist, und mit einem Lageranbringungsabschnitt (120) versehen ist, der durch den Radverbindungsabschnitt (110) hindurchtritt und von diesem vorsteht, erste Front-Keile (130), die an einer vorstehenden Fläche ausgebildet sind, und ein Lager (200) aufweisen, an dem ein unterer Endabschnitt (210), welcher derart an dem Lageranbringungsabschnitt (120) befestigt ist, dass eine Seite des unteren Endabschnitts in Kontakt mit dem Radverbindungsabschnitt (110) gelangt, und ein oberer Endabschnitt (220) ausgebildet sind, der an einer Fahrzeugkarosserie befestigt ist, wobei an einer Fläche des unteren Endabschnitts (210) zweite Front-Keile (230) ausgebildet sind.

Portalachse

Dichtstruktur eines Radlagers für ein Fahrzeug und Radlager mit derselben

Ein Radlager, umfassend eine Nabe mit einem Flansch, einen Außenring mit einem Ende nahe dem Flansch und dem anderen Ende gegenüber dem Ende sowie relativ zur Nabe drehbar. Eine Dichtstruktur zum Dichten des Raums zwischen dem Flansch und dem Ende des Außenrings ist weiterhin umfasst.

Reinforced aluminum metal composite carrier

Wheel bearing/constant-velocity universal joint assembly

The bearing unit (9) is for a driven wheel on a wheel carrier (10), turning round a turning axis (15). It is a two-row angled shoulder ball bearing with an external bearing ring (20) to fit on the wheel carrier, and has a bearing middle plane (24). The internal running tracks (16,17) are in the external surface (19) of an external joint body (11) with a flange (120). The external ball running grooves (30) are formed in the external joint body. These are opposite the internal running grooves (35) of an internal joint body (34). The balls (37) turn in a cage (36). The internal body can turn about the central point (42). The middle plane of the bearing is set far enough from the joint centre point (42) that the roll circle dia. is as small as possible.

VEHICLE SUSPENSIONS

Wheel bearing and universal joint assembly

A bearing assembly of a wheel hub for a motor vehicle wheel having an outer bearing ring adapted to be affixed with a vehicle chassis and an inner bearing ring having the wheel mounted thereon. A constant velocity joint is connected to the inner bearing ring for driving the wheel hub, the rotary joint including first and second joint members. The first joint member has three radially extending pins which are arranged uniformly spaced in the circumferential direction in a star-like configuration and are secured to the inner bearing ring. The second joint member is connected to a drive shaft and has three rolling tracks formed therein. The assembly further includes three annular rolling bodies having spherically shaped outer surfaces, each rolling body being separately supported on one of the pins and being received in the rolling tracks of the second joint member for the transmission of torque, the first bearing ring defining a bore for receiving the inner joint member.

Improvements in wheels for aircraft

... 482,791. Aircraft landing - wheels ; brakes. ELEKTRONMETALL GES. May 13, 1937, No. 13584. Convention date, July 20, 1936. [Classes 103 (i) and 144 (i)] The inner rim-periphery of a detachable single-disc wheel provides a pair of brakedrums for radially-acting brake-shoes 9 which are operated by a pressure-cylinder 8 supplied by a service-pipe 7 at the inner side of the wheel. As shown, the wheel is mounted on ball bearings 6, 10 carried respectively by the flange 4 of the brake-supporting member 2 and the hubportion of the wheel-disc.

AN ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A WHEEL, A ROTATABLE HUB AND A NON-ROTATABLE HUB CARRIER

... 1,274,773. Wheel hubs; wheel driving attachments. DR.-ING h.c.F. PORSCHE K.G. 15 Oct., 1969 [2 Nov., 1968], No. 50584/69. Headings B7C and B7H. A rotatable hub 2 is mounted on a stationary hub carrier 3 by a bearing 6, and a wheel disc 1 is axially secured to the hub 2 by a clamping bolt 37 which engages a screw threaded bore 39 in a wheel spindle 15 supported against a tapered surface 32 of the wheel disc, there being wheel engagement means 20 (on the hub) for engaging the wheel disc to the hub to prevent relative rotation therebetween. The hub is secured to the carrier 3 by a bearing cover 10 held in place by screws 9. A bore in the hub is connected to the wheel spindle 15 by means of splines 14, the spindle having a collar 16 abutting the inner ring 11 of the bearing 6 and a flange 40 connectable with a drive link. The hub has a flange 17 with bores 18, 19 containing means 20 for engaging bores 24, 27 in the wheel disc, the engagement being by either a bushing 26 extending through corresponding ...

Improvements relating to road vehicle bogie constructions

... 676,872. Road - vehicle underframes. CRANES (DEREHAM), Ltd. March 17, 1949, No. 7379/49. Class 108(ii) A road vehicle bogie construction has a tubular bogie beam carrying shafts, each shaft extending within the beam and mounted on a frictionless bearing at an end of the beam and on another placed well within the beam and each shaft having an extension beyond the beam on which is mounted an axle carrying a pair of wheels. As shown the beam 1 is mounted on a shaft 7 and carries at each end by means of the frictionless bearings 3, 4, the shaft 2, the bearing 3 being enclosed in a two-part dust excluding casing 6, 12. The shaft 2 has mounted on its extension 5 a bearing member in which is mounted the axle carrying the wheels 9, the bearing member being secured in position by a castellated nut 11.

Improvements in or relating to the Axle Boxes of Trucks.

... 8799. Craggs, W. B. April 13. Vehicle-axle bearings; brasses.-An axlebearing for mine trucks &c. comprises a tube 3 provided at each end with a removable semi-cylindrical bearing bush 15, 16. The bushes have side ribs or flanges 17, 18 resting in grooves in the walls of the tube, the walls being thickened beneath the grooves at 21, 22. End movement of the bushes is prevented by felt or like resilient washers 23, 24, which exclude dust and retain oil in the bearings; these washers are supported by metal washers 25, 26, secured by pins 29 passed through transverse holes in the tube 3. The metal of the bushes 15, 16 may be thicker at the top than at the sides. The bearings are lubricated by spring-pressed pads contained in oil wells 10, 11.

Process and machine for uniting rotatable machine components

VEHICLE WHEEL DRIVE MECHANISM

... 1498980 Toothed gearing CLARK EQUIPMENT CO 5 Dec 1975 [6 Dec 1974] 50104/75 Heading F2Q [Also in Division B7] Wheel drive mechanism for a fork lift truck comprises a hydrostatic drive motor 20 detachably mounted on one side of a frame member 14 with its drive shaft 26 coupled by the hub 112 of a brake drum 110 to a driving shaft 86 journalled in a reduction gear housing 32 which is detachably mounted on the other side of the frame member 14 and carries a spindle 46 rotatably supporting a wheel hub 54. The hub 54 has an integral gear case portion 80 and is driven by the drive shaft 86 through a gear 94 formed integrally with or attached to the drive shaft, a gear cluster 102, journalled on a shaft 98 carried by the housing 32, and a ring gear 82 formed in the gear case portion 80. In another embodiment a disc brake replaces the drum brake shown, and three angularly-spaced gears meshing with both the ring gear and the gear on the driving shaft replaces the gear cluster.

CONNECTION OF A CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT AND A HUB CAMP UNIT OF A FORCE VEHICLE WHEEL

EINRICHTUNG ZUM LASTUNTERSTUTZTEN DREHEN EINES UNTER LAST STEHENDEN DREHTEILES EINES RADLAGERS

MECHANISM TO LASTUNTERSTUTZTEN TRICKS OF A UNDER LOAD OF STANDING TURNED PART OF A WHEEL BEARING

ASSEMBLY FIXTURE FOR A NICHTANGETRIEBENES WHEEL.

Bogie axle system

A bogie axle system having an axle housing, a planetary gear set, a chain housing, and a slew bearing assembly. The axle housing may at least partially receive planetary gear set. The chain housing may receive a drive sprocket unit. The slew bearing assembly may pivotally couple the chain housing to the axle housing. CN'4 0 C=) CvFl C=1 C*4 cr co C01 C.".) CMI C.0 C" Co C ! C=) C=) C:) co ...

COMBINED DIFFERENTIAL BEARING CAP SUPPORT AND HOUSING COVER STRUCTURE

An improved combined differential bearing cap support and housing cover structure for a differential axle assembly is disclosed. The differential axle assembly includes a housing having a cover, a pair of drive axles rotatably mounted within the housing by respective bearing means, and means connected to the drive axles for applying motive power thereto while still permitting relative rotation thereof. A bearing cap support member is attached to the housing so as to engage a respective one of the bearing means and maintain it in position about a respective drive axle. The bearing cap support member includes a central portion which extends outwardly and terminates in a flat outer surface. A pair of boss members are formed integral with the housing cover. Each of the boss members terminates in a flat outer surface adapted to abut a respective one of the flat outer surfaces of the bearing cap support members when the cover is secured to the housing. The abutment of the bearing cap support ...

METHOD FOR SETTING NON DRIVING WHEELS

COMBINED DIFFERENTIAL BEARING CAP SUPPORT AND HOUSING COVER STRUCTURE

A METHOD FOR CONVERTING A NON-DRIVEN TAG AXLE SYSTEM TO A DRIVEN AXLE SYSTEM

A method for converting a non-driven tag axle system to a driven axle system is disclosed where a forward driven axle system is converted to drive an interaxle drive shaft. The interaxle drive shaft is connected to a drive axle head mounted within the tag axle housing. Drive axles are connected to drive axle head. In another embodiment, a forward driven axle system is removed from a first position on the vehicle frame and the tag axle is removed from a second position on the vehicle frame. A differential is installed in the tag axle and it is located in the first position. The forward driven axle system is located in the second position and connected to the differential in the first position.

Bicycle hub assembly

Improvements with the axles

POWERTRAIN INCLUDING A BEARING MADE BY BREAKING TRANSMISSION RELAY

Compact hub drive for radio vehicle front wheel - incorporates epicyclic gear mounted on outside of hub and secured on inside face (CS 31.8.78)

Improvement with the construction of the wheels

PALIER DE ROULEMENT POUR ROUE DIRECTRICE DE VEHICULE

PALIER DE ROULEMENT POUR ROUE DIRECTRICE DE VEHICULE. PALIER DE ROULEMENT 7 CONCU POUR S'ADAPTER SUR UNE SUSPENSION 1 DE VEHICULE ET CONNECTER LA ROUE 2 A L'AMORTISSEUR 4. LEDIT PALIER COMPORTE UNE BAGUE INTERIEURE 8, AVEC UN PREMIER FLASQUE 24 POUR CONNECTER LA ROUE 2, UNE BAGUE EXTERIEURE 10, FAISANT PARTIE INTEGRANTE D'UN DEUXIEME FLASQUE DE RACCORDEMENT 21, ET DES CORPS DE ROULEMENT 12 ENCASTRES ENTRE LESDITES DEUX BAGUES. LE DEUXIEME FLASQUE 21 COMPORTE UN BRAS SOLIDAIRE EN SAILLIE 32 AVEC UN EVIDEMENT POUR CONNECTER UN TOURILLON A BILLE 35 SUR UN CULBUTEUR 36 DE LADITE SUSPENSION 1.

Motor vehicle wheel bearing - has driven inner race, centralising inserted wheel hub by central bolt fitting into flanged bush in race

Improvements with the assembly of the driving wheels on the axle postpones véhiculesautomobiles Ford

ROLLING BEARING FLANGE OVERMOLDED

ELEMENT TO ASSEMBLE ON A VEHICLE A JUST BEARING OF WHEEL

ASSEMBLY OF STAGE FOR HUB OF WHEEL INVOLVES BY the INTERIOR BODY Of a HOMOKINETIC JOINT

ROLLING BEARING COMPRISING A FLANGE OVERMOLDED

Un palier à roulement (26) comporte une bague métallique extérieure de roulement (32) définissant un axe de rotation (100), et une bride (47) pourvue d'un logement (53) pour la bague extérieure (32) et d'une portée cylindrique ou tronconique de centrage (56). La bride (47) comporte un corps en matière composite chargée (46) surmoulé sur la bague extérieure (32) et sur un manchon métallique (58) formant la portée cylindrique ou tronconique (56).

Wheel arrangement, for automobiles and other vehicles

SPHERICAL PLAIN BEARING, DRIVABLE STEERING VEHICLE AXLE, AND MOBILE EXCAVATOR

The present invention relates to a spherical plain bearing (1) for a bearing pin (2), which is made to rotationally connect wheel heads (17, 17′, 23, 23′) to a vehicle axle main frame (4). The spherical plain bearing (1) comprises: an opening (5) which accommodates the bearing pin (2) by the method of shape combination in a circumferential direction; one or more fluid channels (6, 6′); and first channel sections (8, 8′) in which the one or more fluid channels (6, 6′) are guided along the internal circumferential surface of the opening (5) by grooves (8, 8′) which are open towards the internal side in a radial direction. In addition, the present invention relates to a mobile excavator (21) as well as a drivable and steerable vehicle axle (15). The present invention aims to provide an improved spherical plain bearing for a bearing pin, which allows a relatively simple composition of the bearing pin. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

AXLE ASSEMBLY ENABLING PRECISE WHEEL SPEED MEASUREMENT

The present invention relates to an axle assembly enabling precise wheel speed measurement. The axle assembly comprises: a knuckle having a bearing latching protrusion in a location adjacent to a vehicle in the inner circumferential surface so that a bearing is inserted into the inner side from the outer side of the vehicle; a speed detection sensor provided in the latching protrusion; and a magnetic encoder provide in the bearing. The measurement of wheel rotation speed of a vehicle using the magnetic encoder becomes more precise than the current level, thereby being able to measure more accurate wheel rotation speed. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

WHEEL BEARING APPARATUS AND AXLE MODULE

Provided are a low-cost wheel bearing apparatus and an axle module with which the number of processing steps and assembly steps can be reduced, and with which component replacement fees and repair costs can be reduced. A projection extending in the axial direction is provided on the outer diameter surface of the shaft part of an outer joint member or the inner diameter surface of the hole part in the hub ring. The projection is pressed to the other side in the axial direction. A recess is formed that fits tightly with said projection on the other side as a result of said pressing, and a projection-recess fitting structure is formed, wherein the projection and the recess are in close contact over the entire area at which they are fitted together. The external member is fitted by a predetermined joining to a vehicle knuckle hole. An annular groove is formed in both the outer peripheral surface of the external member and the inner peripheral surface of the knuckle hole, and a retaining ring ...

Wheel mounting assembly

An assembly for mounting a wheel on a vehicle including a bearing assembly and a universal joint wherein the outer bearing ring of the bearing assembly is affixed to the wheel carrier and wherein the hub of the wheel, the inner bearing ring of the bearing assembly and the outer joint member of the universal joint are formed as a single unitary part. Grooves formed in the inner and outer joint members have torque transmitting balls engaged therebetween and the grooves extend so as to be undercut-free beginning at one end thereof facing the wheel hub. In accordance with the invention, the grooves of the inner joint member and of the outer joint member are arranged in such a way that the connecting line extends between the center of the radius of curvature and that of the balls with the connecting line together with the axis of rotation of the inner joint member enclosing an angle ω which, in accordance with the arcsin of the projection of the center of the radius of curvature and with the ...

WHEEL BEARING DEVICE, METHOD OF ASSEMBLING WHEEL BEARING DEVICE, ASSEMBLY CONFIGURED BY WHEEL BEARING DEVICE AND DRIVE SHAFT, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLY

The present invention provides a wheel bearing device, a method of assembling the wheel bearing device, an assembly configured by the wheel bearing device and a drive shaft, and a method of assembling the assembly, in which the wheel bearing device eliminates a nut tightening operation, is capable of reducing costs, and has a projection and recess mating structure that can firmly connect an outer joint member and a hub. Axial direction load is applied to a stepped surface 56 provided on an outer diameter surface of an outer joint member. A projection that extends in the axial direction and is provided on one of a stem shaft 9b of the outer joint member and an inner diameter surface of a hole section 29 of a hub 4 is press-fitted into a partner member along the axial direction, As a result, a recess that is in close contact with the projection over an overall mating contact area 45 is formed in the partner member, thereby configuring a projection and recess mating structure M.

Method for converting a non-driven tag axle system to a driven axle system

A method for converting a non-driven tag axle system to a driven axle system is disclosed where a forward driven axle system is converted to drive an interaxle drive shaft. The interaxle drive shaft is connected to a drive axle head mounted within the tag axle housing. Drive axles are connected to drive axle head. In another embodiment, a forward driven axle system is removed from a first position on the vehicle frame and the tag axle is removed from a second position on the vehicle frame. A differential is installed in the tag axle and it is located in the first position. The forward driven axle system is located in the second position and connected to the differential in the first position.

Method for forming a wheel bearing apparatus

A method for forming a wheel bearing apparatus where the end portion of the cylindrical portion is pre-formed as a cylinder prior to its plastic deformation to form the caulking portion. A caulking tool with a punch and a swing shaft abuts against the end portion of the cylinder at a predetermined inclined angle relative to the inner circumferential surface of the cylinder. Teeth on the punch form the face-spline by plastically deforming the end face of the caulking portion. The swing shaft central axis is inclined at an angle relative to a central axis of the wheel hub. The face-spline is formed simultaneously with the formation of the caulking portion by advancing the caulking tool toward the wheel hub. A main shaft is rotated to cause a swing motion of the caulking tool.

BEARING UNIT FOR RAILWAY VEHICLE

A bearing unit for a railway vehicle, which is disposed in an axle box disposed at each of opposite ends of an axle of a railway vehicle, includes an inner ring secured to the axle; an outer ring disposed outside the inner ring, and secured to the axle box; and rolling elements rollably disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. A displacement-load sensor is disposed at an inner peripheral surface of the outer ring. 1. A bearing unit for a railway vehicle , the bearing unit being disposed in an axle box disposed at each of opposite ends of an axle of a railway vehicle , and the bearing unit comprising:an inner ring secured to the axle;an outer ring disposed outside the inner ring, and secured to the axle box; androlling elements rollably disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring,wherein a displacement-load sensor is disposed at an inner peripheral surface of the outer ring.2. The bearing unit according to claim 1 , wherein the rolling elements are tapered rollers disposed in a double row claim 1 , and the displacement-load sensor is disposed at a portion of the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring claim 1 , the portion being located between the double row of the tapered rollers in an axial direction of the axle.3. The bearing unit according to claim 1 , wherein the displacement-load sensor is disposed at each of four positions that are set at intervals of 90 degrees in a circumferential direction of the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring claim 1 , the four positions being upper and lower positions in the outer ring claim 1 , and front and rear positions in the outer ring with respect to a traveling direction of the railway vehicle.4. The bearing unit according to claim 2 , wherein the displacement-load sensor is disposed at each of four positions that are set at intervals of 90 degrees in a circumferential direction of the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring claim 2 , the four positions being upper and lower positions in the ...

WHEEL-AXLE GENERATOR

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 ...

Axle Assembly Having a Support Bearing Assembly

An axle assembly having a support bearing assembly. The support bearing assembly may be mounted to a differential carrier and may engage a back side of a ring gear. The support bearing assembly may rotatably support the ring gear and may inhibit deflection of the ring gear away from a drive pinion. 1. An axle assembly comprising:a differential carrier;a ring gear that is rotatably supported on the differential carrier, wherein the ring gear has a set of teeth and a back side disposed opposite the set of teeth;a drive pinion that is in meshing engagement with the set of teeth of the ring gear; anda support bearing assembly that is mounted to the differential carrier and that engages the back side of the ring gear, wherein the support bearing assembly rotatably engages the ring gear and inhibits deflection of the ring gear away from the drive pinion.2. The axle assembly of wherein the support bearing assembly is disposed directly opposite the set of teeth.3. The axle assembly of wherein the support bearing assembly is disposed opposite the drive pinion.4. The axle assembly of wherein the support bearing assembly has a rolling element that rotates on the back side of the ring gear.5. The axle assembly of wherein the ring gear is rotatable about a ring gear axis claim 1 , the back side has a groove that extends around the ring gear axis claim 1 , and the support bearing assembly has a rolling element that is received in the groove.6. The axle assembly of wherein the support bearing assembly has a thrust screw that extends from the differential carrier toward the back side of the ring gear claim 5 , wherein the thrust screw supports the rolling element.7. The axle assembly of wherein the thrust screw extends through a hole in the differential carrier.8. The axle assembly of wherein the thrust screw is secured to the differential carrier with a jam nut that is disposed outside the differential carrier.9. The axle assembly of wherein the thrust screw has a first end that ...

WHEEL BEARING DEVICE

The present invention provides a wheel bearing device including a wheel bearing supported by a knuckle; a hub ring having a boss portion; a second constant-velocity joint; and a first constant-velocity joint. The second constant-velocity joint includes an outer ring rotatably supported by the wheel bearing, and an inner ring coupled to the boss portion of the hub ring. The first constant-velocity joint includes an outer ring coupled to the outer race of the second constant-velocity joint, and an inner ring coupled to a drive shaft. The knuckle supports a pair of camber angle-adjusting linear motion actuators, and a pair of toe angle-adjusting linear motion actuators. 1. A wheel bearing device comprising:a wheel body of a wheel of a vehicle;a wheel bearing supported by a knuckle of the vehicle;a hub ring including a disk portion coupled to the wheel body, and a boss portion disposed on a center axis of the disk portion;a first constant-velocity joint and a second constant-velocity joint that are mounted between opposed portions of the boss portion and a drive shaft;a pair of camber angle-adjusting linear motion actuators configured to press upper and lower portions of an inboard side surface of the disk portion, respectively so as to adjust a camber angle of the wheel; anda pair of toe angle-adjusting linear motion actuators configured to press, respectively, front and rear portions, in a vehicle travel direction in which the vehicle travels, of the inboard side surface of the disk portion so as to adjust a toe angle of the wheel,wherein each of the first and second constant-velocity joints comprises a fixed constant-velocity joint including:an outer ring having a spherical inner surface having track grooves;an inner ring having a spherical outer surface having track grooves;a cage disposed between the spherical inner surface of the outer ring and the spherical outer surface of the inner ring; andballs retained by the cage so as to be capable of rolling along the ...

BEARING UNIT

An outer ring () is provided with a stationary ring-side flange () along a circumferential direction. The stationary ring-side flange () is provided with a plurality of mounting holes () which is arranged at unequal intervals and which is used to fasten the outer ring () to a knuckle (N) through knuckle bolts (Bt). The stationary ring-side flange () includes first flange part () located in a region in which a distance between adjacent mounting holes () is larger and second flange part () located in a region in which a distance between adjacent mounting holes () is smaller. A radial thickness of the first flange part () is a greater than a radial thickness of the second flange part (). 1. A bearing unit comprising:an annular stationary ring mounted to a vehicle body-side component and to be held in a non-rotating state, anda rotating ring provided to face the stationary ring, and configured to rotate together with a wheel-side component with being mounted thereto,wherein the stationary ring is provided with a mounting flange along a circumferential direction,wherein the mounting flange is provided with a plurality of mounting holes which is arranged at unequal intervals in the circumferential direction and which is used to fasten the stationary ring to the vehicle body-side component via bolts,wherein the mounting flange includes a first flange part located in a region in which a distance between the mounting holes adjacent in the circumferential direction is larger, and a second flange part located in a region in which the distance between the adjacent mounting holes is smaller, andwherein a radial thickness of the first flange part is greater than a radial thickness of the second flange part.2. The bearing unit according to claim 1 , wherein a surface of the first flange part facing the vehicle body-side component is provided with a thickness-reduced portion to reduce a contact area with a mounting surface of the vehicle body-side component.3. The bearing unit ...

AXLE MEANS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND MOTOR VEHICLE

An axle device for a motor vehicle includes an axle shaft, a wheel receiving unit fixed on an end of the axle shaft, and a support body on which the wheel receiving unit is supported from rotation fixed about an axis of rotation. A bearing unit is arranged between the support body and the wheel receiving unit. The bearing unit includes an inner bearing shell at least partially formed by a surface portion of the wheel receiving unit, an outer bearing shell at least partially formed by a sleeve body abutting the support body, and a bearing assembly arranged between the inner bearing shell and the outer bearing shell. 115-. (canceled)16. An axle device for a motor vehicle comprising:an axle shaft;a wheel receiving unit fixed on an end of the axle shaft;a support body on which the wheel receiving unit is supported from rotation fixed about an axis of rotation; anda bearing unit arranged between the support body and the wheel receiving unit, the bearing unit having an inner bearing shell at least partially formed by a surface portion of the wheel receiving unit, an outer bearing shell at least partially formed by a sleeve body abutting the support body, and a bearing assembly arranged between the inner bearing shell and the outer bearing shell.17. The axle device according to claim 16 , wherein the bearing unit further comprises a stop element engaging the support body and the sleeve body and limiting axial movement of the sleeve body relative to the support body.18. The axle device according to claim 17 , further comprising a locking element fixed on the support body and cooperating with the stop element to fix the sleeve body against movement in axial direction.19. The axle device according to claim 18 , wherein the locking element comprises a locking ring which claim 18 , on the side of the bearing unit facing the axle shaft claim 18 , abuts the sleeve body such that a protrusion formed on the support body engages in a radially extended groove formed in the sleeve ...

TOOL AND METHOD FOR INSERTING AND REMOVING COMPONENTS

A tool for inserting and removing components, in particular bearings, bushes or the like, particularly in the automotive sector, has a spindle, a first sleeve body having a first ramp-form outer circumferential surface and a through-hole, through which the spindle can be axially guided, a second sleeve body having a second ramp-form outer circumferential surface and a through-hole, through which the spindle can be axially guided, and also a first pressure body and a second pressure body. 1. A tool for inserting and removing components into or from a component mount , comprisinga spindle;a first sleeve body with a first ramp-form outer circumferential surface for resting against the component in a clearance-free and centred manner, and a through-hole, through which the spindle can be axially guided;a second sleeve body with a second ramp-form outer circumferential surface for resting against the component in a clearance-free and centred manner, and a through-hole, through which the spindle can be axially guided, it being possible to provide the second sleeve body such that the second ramp-form outer circumferential surface is facing the first ramp-form outer circumferential surface;a first pressure body which can be coupled to the first sleeve body to axially apply pressure thereto; anda second pressure body which can be coupled to the second sleeve body to axially apply pressure thereto.2. The tool of claim 1 , whereinat least one of the first ramp-form outer circumferential surface and the second ramp-form outer circumferential surface are formed conically.3. The tool of claim 1 , whereinat least one of the first ramp-form outer circumferential surface and the second ramp-form outer circumferential surface are formed with a convex curvature.4. The tool of claim 1 , whereinat least one of the first ramp-form outer circumferential surface and the second ramp-form outer circumferential surface are formed with a concave curvature.5. The tool of claim 1 , whereinthe ...

AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A WHEEL MOUNT DISPOSED ON A PLANET CARRIER

An axle assembly having a wheel mount that is disposed on a planet carrier of a planetary gear set. The wheel mount may be fixedly positioned with respect to the planet carrier with one or more fasteners and one or more dowels so that the wheel mount and planet carrier may rotate together about an axis. 1. An axle assembly comprising:an axle housing;a wheel bearing cage fixedly positioned with respect to the axle housing;a planetary gear set that is received in the wheel bearing cage, the planetary gear set having a planet carrier that rotates about an axis;a wheel mount that is disposed on the planet carrier and configured to facilitate mounting of a wheel;a dowel that is received in the wheel mount and the planet carrier; anda fastener that couples the wheel mount to the planet carrier.2. The axle assembly of wherein the wheel mount has a tubular portion that is disposed around the axis and that has a wheel mount hole that is centered about the axis claim 1 , and a flange portion that extends from an end of the tubular portion to facilitate mounting of the wheel claim 1 , wherein the planet carrier is disposed adjacent to the tubular portion but does not extend into the wheel mount hole.3. The axle assembly of wherein the fastener does not extend along the axis.4. The axle assembly of wherein the fastener and the dowel extend substantially parallel to the axis.5. The axle assembly of wherein the fastener is disposed between the dowel and the axis.6. The axle assembly of wherein the fastener does not engage the dowel.7. The axle assembly of wherein the dowel is received in a dowel opening in the wheel mount that is a blind hole.8. The axle assembly of wherein the dowel is received in a dowel opening in the planet carrier.9. The axle assembly of wherein the dowel has an internal dowel hole and the fastener extends through the internal dowel hole.10. The axle assembly of wherein the dowel extends along a dowel axis and the fastener extends along a fastener axis that ...

AXLE ASSEMBLY

An axle assembly that is configured with reduced weight and an internal configuration that is configured to reduce losses through, for example, higher efficiency gearing, low viscosity lubricant and reduced lubricant levels as compared with current production automotive axle assemblies that are configured with a similar overall gear ratio and capacity. 1. An axle assembly comprising:a carrier housing;an input pinion having a plurality of pinion teeth;a first pair of bearings supporting the input pinion relative to the carrier housing for rotation about a first axis, the first pair of bearings being selected from a group consisting of angular contact bearing and low friction tapered bearings;a differential assembly having differential case and a differential gearset that is mounted to the differential case;a second pair of bearings supporting the input pinion relative to the carrier housing for rotation about a second axis that is transverse to the first axis, the second pair of bearings being selected from a group consisting of angular contact bearing and low friction tapered bearings;a ring gear mounted to the differential case for common rotation about the second axis, the ring gear having a plurality of ring gear teeth that are meshingly engaged with the pinion teeth, the ring gear teeth defining a pitch diameter; anda lubricant received in the carrier housing, the lubricant having a kinematic viscosity that is less than or equal to 12 cSt per ASTM test procedure D445-12 when a temperature of the lubricant is 100 degrees Celcius;wherein the carrier housing defines a first sump, a second sump, and a first reservoir, the first sump being configured to hold a first portion of the lubricant such that the ring gear rotates through the first portion of the lubricant during operation of the axle assembly, the second sump receiving lubricant slung from the ring gear as the ring gear rotates in a predetermined rotational direction above a predetermined rotational speed, ...

SECONDARY CLAMPING DEVICE FOR WHEEL

Disclosed is a secondary clamping device for a wheel. Two bearings and a spacing ring are closed in a base by a bearing end cover, a shaft sleeve is mounted on the bearings, a linear bearing and a gland are fixed on the shaft sleeve, a positioning pin is fixed at the top of the floating shaft, two ends of the spring A are respectively connected with the positioning pin and the linear bearing, and the positioning pin can move up and down under the action of the spring A. A pull rod is fixed on the gland, the outer wall of the floating column is connected with the inner hole of the shaft sleeve, two ends of the spring B are respectively connected with the gland and the floating column. 1. A secondary clamping device for a wheel, comprising a shaft sleeve, a linear bearing, a positioning pin, a spring A, a floating shaft, a nut, a pressure plate, a pull rod, a floating column, a spring B, a bearing end cover, bearings, a spacing ring, a gland and a base, wherein the two bearings and the spacing ring are closed in the base by the bearing end cover, and the two bearings are connected by the spacing ring; the shaft sleeve is mounted on the bearings, the linear bearing and the gland are fixed on the shaft sleeve, the floating shaft passes through the linear bearing and the spring A in sequence, the positioning pin is fixed at the top of the floating shaft, the upper part of the positioning pin is of a positive cone structure, two ends of the spring A are respectively connected with the positioning pin and the linear bearing, and the positioning pin is configured to move up and down under the action of the spring A; the pull rod is fixed on the gland, the pull rod passes through the spring B and an inner hole of the floating column, the outer wall of the floating column is connected with the inner hole of the shaft sleeve, the upper end face of the floating column is of a positive conical surface structure, two ends of the spring B are respectively connected with the gland ...

WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY

Disclosed is a wheel bearing assembly comprising a wheel hub fastened to a vehicle wheel so as to rotate as a unit and having a plurality of fastening protrusion portions, and a brake disc having a plurality of fastening protrusion portions respectively fastened to the plurality of fastening protrusion portions of the wheel hub. Thus, the wheel bearing assembly may facilitate weight reduction and improvement in ease of assembly, and enhance run-out properties of sliding surfaces of the brake disc. 115-. (canceled)16. A wheel bearing assembly , comprising:a wheel hub fastened to a vehicle wheel so as to rotate as a unit and having a ring-shaped fastening portion; anda brake disc having a ring-shaped fastening portion fastened to the fastening portion of the wheel hub,wherein the fastening portion of the wheel hub protrudes radially outward, the fastening portion of the brake disc protrudes radially inward, and the fastening portion of the wheel hub and the fastening portion of the brake disc are fastened to each other while being axially overlapped.17. The wheel bearing assembly of claim 16 , wherein the wheel hub includes a cylindrical portion and a flange portion formed to extend radially outward from the cylindrical portion and to continuously extend in a circumferential direction claim 16 , and the fastening portion of the wheel hub is formed at a radial outer edge of the flange portion so as to protrude radially outward.18. The wheel bearing assembly of claim 16 , wherein the flange portion includes a weight reducing portion having a reduced thickness in an axial direction and a head portion integrally formed with the weight reducing portion so as to continuously extend in a circumferential direction along a radial outer edge of the weight reducing portion and formed to have a larger thickness than the weight reducing portion claim 16 , and the fastening portion of the wheel hub is formed at a radial outer circumferential surface of the head portion.19. The ...

Tapered replacement spindle and seal ring assemblies

A tractor or trailer axle replacement spindle and seal ring assembly includes a spindle with an elongate cylindrical body having bearing surfaces and threads. The seal ring is a shorter cylindrical component having an opening sized to achieve an interference fit with the spindle. The exterior surface of the spindle and the interior surface of the ring seal include complementary oblique, shoulders bounded by regions of constant diameter. The spindle also includes a shoulder or flange at its end opposite the threads which positively axially locates the seal ring thereon. When the two components are to be assembled, the seal ring is heated to several hundred degrees Fahrenheit and slid onto the spindle until the seal ring contacts the shoulder or flange on the spindle.

DRIVE SHAFT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND MULTI-RADIUS CAP FOR BEARING SUPPORT HOUSING

A drive shaft bearing support assembly is disclosed. The assembly may include a bearing support housing structured to be mountable to a portion of a vehicle. The bearing support housing may define a cavity structured for receiving a portion of a bearing therein. The assembly may also include a bearing support housing cap structured to be securable to the bearing support housing to secure the bearing in the cavity. The bearing support housing cap may be structured to contact the bearing only along two discrete regions of contact when the bearing support housing cap is secured to the bearing support housing to secure the bearing in the cavity. 1. A drive shaft bearing support assembly comprising:a bearing support housing structured to be mountable to a portion of a vehicle, the bearing support housing defining a cavity structured for receiving a portion of a bearing therein; anda bearing support housing cap structured to be securable to the bearing support housing to secure the portion of the bearing in the cavity,wherein the bearing support housing cap is structured to contact the bearing only along two discrete regions of contact when the bearing support housing cap is secured to the bearing support housing to secure the portion of the bearing in the cavity.2. The support assembly of further comprising at least one spacer structured to be interposable between the bearing support housing and the bearing support housing cap claim 1 , and so as to enable securement of the at least one spacer to the bearing support housing claim 1 , the at least one spacer including a housing cap attachment surface structured to provide a location for attachment of a portion of the bearing support housing cap to the at least one spacer.3. The support assembly of wherein the at least one spacer comprises a first spacer and a second spacer claim 2 , the first spacer including a first spacer housing cap attachment surface structured to provide a location for attachment of a first portion ...

AXLE ASSEMBLY MAKING WHEEL SPEED MEASURING PRECISELY

An axle assembly for measuring wheel speed is provided. The axle assembly includes a knuckle having a locking jaw for a bearing formed at a position on a vehicle, the knuckle including an inner circumferential surface configured to allow the bearing to be inserted from the outside of the vehicle to the inside, a speed sensor affixed to the locking jaw, and a magnetic encoder affixed to the bearing. 1. An axle assembly for measuring wheel speed , the axle assembly comprising:a knuckle having a locking jaw for a bearing formed at a position on a vehicle, the knuckle including an inner circumferential surface configured to allow the bearing to be inserted from the outside of the vehicle to the inside;a speed sensor affixed to the locking jaw; anda magnetic encoder affixed to the bearing.2. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the locking jaw is formed in an annular shape toward a center from the inner circumferential surface of the knuckle; anda mounting space in which the speed sensor can be positioned is formed at the locking jaw.3. The axle assembly of claim 2 , wherein the mounting space is formed by cutting toward the inner circumferential surface of the knuckle from an inner circumferential surface of the locking jaw.4. The axle assembly of claim 3 , wherein the height of the locking jaw is formed to be larger than the height of the speed sensor.5. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic encoder is formed in an annular shape capable of being attached to one side surface of the bearing and attached to the one surface in contact with the locking jaw among the two sides of the bearing.6. The axle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a drive shaft engaged with the bearing and fixed to the vehicle;a hub coupled with the drive shaft; andwheels engaged with the hub. This application claims the benefit under 35 USC 119(a) of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2014-0108276, filed on Aug. 20, 2014 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire ...

Axle Assembly With Sealed Wheel End Bearings And Sealed Pinion Input Bearings

A vehicle axle assembly including an axle housing, carrier assembly, and first and second axle shafts. The axle housing is formed from an upper beam and a lower beam that are positioned in a clam-shell arrangement. The carrier assembly includes a carrier housing and a differential that includes a ring gear arranged in meshing engagement with a pinion. The first and second axle shafts extend outwardly from the differential in opposite directions. The pinion is rotatably supported by a self-lubricating cartridge pinion input bearing and the outboard ends of the first and second axle shafts are rotatably supported by self-lubricating and unitized grease wheel end bearings. These bearings do not require lubrication from oil contained inside the axle housing allowing for a reduced oil fill level in the axle housing, creating less viscous losses and better efficiency. 1. An axle assembly for a vehicle , including;an axle housing extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis between a first wheel end and a second wheel end, said axle housing including a center section, a first tubular segment extending longitudinally between said first wheel end and said center section, and a second tubular segment extending longitudinally between said second wheel end and said center section;a carrier assembly housed in said center section of said axle housing, said carrier assembly including a carrier housing that is fixedly mounted to said axle housing, a pinion that includes a pinion gear and a pinion shaft that extends through said carrier housing, and a differential that is rotatably supported by said carrier housing;said differential including a gear set having a ring gear that is arranged in meshing engagement with said pinion gear;a first axle shaft extending longitudinally through said first tubular segment of said axle housing between a first axle shaft inboard end and a first axle shaft outboard end;a second axle shaft extending longitudinally through said second tubular ...

MODULAR AXLE AND MOTIVE WHEEL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

A modular axle and motive wheel system comprises: a pair of opposed axle ends and attached axle hubs; a pair of inner motive wheels each comprising an outer surface and configured for radially extending rotatable disposition on the hubs; and a pair of inner electric hub motors each comprising an inner stator and an inner rotor, the inner stators configured for attachment to the axle hubs, the inner rotors configured for attachment to the outer surface of the inner motive wheels, the inner rotors configured for rotation of the inner motive wheels by and about the inner stators; the inner motive wheels configured for attachment of a pair of outer motive wheels each comprising an outer electric hub motor comprising an outer stator configured for selective attachment to the inner stator and an outer rotor configured for attachment to the outer motive wheel and rotation of the outer motive wheels. 1. A modular axle and motive wheel system for a vehicle , comprising:a pair of opposed axle ends comprising an axle, the opposed axle ends axially spaced apart along an axle axis;a pair of axle hubs attached to the axle ends;a pair of inner motive wheels each comprising an inner surface and an outer surface and configured for radially extending rotatable disposition on the axle hubs; anda pair of inner electric hub motors each comprising an inner stator and an inner rotor, the inner stators configured for selective attachment to and detachment from the axle hubs, the inner rotors configured for selective attachment to and detachment from the inner motive wheels, the inner rotors configured for reversible motive rotation of the inner motive wheels by and about the inner stators, the inner motive wheels configured for selective attachment and detachment of a pair of outer motive wheels outboard of the inner motive wheels, the outer motive wheels each comprising an inner surface and an outer surface and comprising an outer electric hub motor comprising an outer stator and an outer ...

PLUNGING ASSEMBLY FOR DRIVESHAFT

A plunging assembly of a driveshaft includes: an outer housing having a bore having a plurality of outer ball grooves extending in a longitudinal direction; an inner shaft being disposed to be able to undergo relative movement in the longitudinal direction in the bore of the outer housing and having a plurality of inner ball grooves that are paired respectively with the outer ball grooves to form a plurality of ball tracks; a plunging unit connecting the outer housing and the inner shaft to allow a plunging motion and a rotational power transmission between the outer housing and the inner shaft; and a stopper that is provided in the bore of the outer housing to limit relative movement of the inner housing and the inner shaft in a direction in which the inner shaft is inserted into the bore. The outer housing has a mounting hole communicating with the bore, and the stopper is a plug member that is inserted into the mounting hole in a state that a frontal end portion thereof is exposed to the bore. 1. A plunging assembly of a driveshaft comprising:an outer housing having a bore having a plurality of outer ball grooves extending in a longitudinal direction;an inner shaft being disposed to be able to undergo relative movement in the longitudinal direction in the bore of the outer housing and having a plurality of inner ball grooves that are paired respectively with the outer ball grooves to form a plurality of ball tracks;a plunging unit connecting the outer housing and the inner shaft to allow a plunging motion and a rotational power transmission between the outer housing and the inner shaft; anda stopper that is provided in the bore of the outer housing to limit relative movement of the inner housing and the inner shaft in a direction in which the inner shaft is inserted into the bore,wherein the outer housing has a mounting hole communicating with the bore, andwherein the stopper is a plug member that is inserted into the mounting hole in a state that a frontal end ...

Axle Assembly With Inboard Axle Shaft Bearings That Support A Differential Mechanism

An axle assembly having a housing, a ring gear received in the housing, a ring gear bearing, a pair of shafts, a differential mechanism and a pair of inboard bearings. The ring gear bearing contacts the housing and the ring gear to support the ring gear for rotation about an axis. The shafts are received in the housing and rotate about the axis. Each of the shafts has a bearing mount and a male splined segment. The differential mechanism has a pair of output members, each of which having a splined internal aperture into which the male splined segment of one of the shafts is slidably received. Each shaft bearing is disposed on the bearing mount of one of the axle shafts and supports the shafts for rotation on the housing. The differential mechanism is supported for rotation about the axis by the ring gear bearing and the inboard bearings. 1. A method for forming an axle shaft , the method comprising:providing a wheel flange having a rotational axis, the wheel flange defining a shaft portion, a first joint member and a containment lip, the first joint member having an annular shape and extending along the rotational axis concentric with the shaft portion such that an annular weld cavity is formed radially between the first joint member and the shaft portion, the containment lip being fixedly coupled to the shaft portion and extending radially outwardly therefrom, the containment lip bounding a distal end of the annular weld cavity;providing a tubular shaft that defines a second joint member;causing relative rotation between the wheel flange and the tubular shaft while engaging the first and second joint members to one another to thereby form a friction weld that retains the wheel flange to the tubular shaft;wherein portions of the first and second joint members are extruded during the formation of the friction weld, the extruded portions of the first and second joint members being received into the annular weld cavity radially inward of the containment lip.2. The ...

Axle Assembly Having an Adjuster Ring

An axle assembly having a bearing support, a roller bearing assembly, an adjuster ring, and a locking fastener. The adjuster ring and the roller bearing assembly may be disposed on and may receive a bearing journal of the bearing support. The locking fastener may inhibit rotation of the adjuster ring. 1. An axle assembly comprising:a housing assembly; a body that has a locking fastener hole; and', 'a bearing journal that extends from the body, the bearing journal having a bearing journal hole that is disposed along an axis and is adapted to receive an axle output shaft, an outer bearing journal surface disposed opposite the bearing journal hole, and a threaded portion that is disposed proximate the outer bearing journal surface;, 'a bearing support disposed on the housing assembly, the bearing support includinga first roller bearing assembly that has a first inner race that is disposed on the outer bearing journal surface and a first outer race disposed opposite the first inner race that facilitates rotation of a ring gear; a threaded region that receives and mates with the threaded portion; and', 'a set of openings that are arranged around the axis; and, 'an adjuster ring that is disposed on the bearing journal and the first inner race and includesa locking fastener that is received in the locking fastener hole and in a member of the set of openings to inhibit rotation of the adjuster ring about the axis.2. The axle assembly of wherein the housing assembly has a differential carrier and the bearing support is fixedly disposed on the differential carrier.3. The axle assembly of wherein the adjuster ring is disposed on the bearing journal between the body and the first inner race.4. The axle assembly of wherein the set of openings are disposed opposite the threaded region.5. The axle assembly of wherein the set of openings is defined by a plurality of teeth that extends away from the axis.6. The axle assembly of wherein the threaded region is disposed on an inner ...

Bogie Axle System

A bogie axle system having an axle housing, a planetary gear set, a chain housing, and a slew bearing assembly. The axle housing may at least partially receive planetary gear set. The chain housing may receive a drive sprocket unit. The slew bearing assembly may pivotally couple the chain housing to the axle housing. 1. A bogie axle system comprising:an axle housing;a planetary gear set that is at least partially disposed in the axle housing and that provides torque to a drive sprocket unit;a chain housing that receives the drive sprocket unit; and a slew bearing housing that is fixedly disposed on the chain housing; and', 'a spindle that is fixedly disposed on the axle housing and that has a slew bearing core that is received between the chain housing and the slew bearing housing., 'a slew bearing assembly that pivotally couples the chain housing to the axle housing, the slew bearing assembly including2. The bogie axle system of wherein the slew bearing assembly further comprises a radial sleeve that extends around the slew bearing core and is disposed between the slew bearing core and the slew bearing housing.3. The bogie axle system of wherein the slew bearing assembly further comprises a first thrust washer that is disposed between the chain housing and the slew bearing core.4. The bogie axle system of wherein the slew bearing assembly further comprises a second thrust washer that is disposed opposite the first thrust washer and is disposed between the slew bearing housing and the slew bearing core.5. The bogie axle system of wherein the slew bearing housing extends continuously around the spindle.6. The bogie axle system of wherein the slew bearing housing extends continuously around the spindle and the axle housing.7. The bogie axle system of wherein the slew bearing core has an outboard surface that engages the first thrust washer claim 4 , an inboard surface disposed opposite the outboard surface that engages the second thrust washer claim 4 , and an outer ...

In-wheel motor drive device

A wheel hub bearing unit includes an outer ring disposed on an axially outer side of the hub bearing unit and coupled to a wheel, a stationary shaft passing through a center bore of the outer ring, and a plurality of rolling elements arranged in an annular space between the outer ring and the stationary shaft. Motor and speed reduction units are offset from an axis of the wheel hub bearing unit in a direction perpendicular thereto, with the motor unit disposed adjacent to an axially inner end portion of the stationary shaft. The speed reduction unit includes an output gear coupled to the outer ring and a rolling bearing provided between the output gear and the stationary shaft to support the output gear. A carrier disposed on an axially inner side relative to the hub bearing unit is secured to the axially inner end portion of the stationary shaft.

WHEEL BEARING APPARATUS

A wheel bearing apparatus for rotatably supporting a wheel includes an inner member having two rows of raceway grooves on its outer circumference, an outer member having two rows of raceway grooves on its inner circumference, and rolling elements interposed between the raceway grooves of the inner and outer members. The raceway grooves of the inner and outer members are formed by hardened steel cutting. In relation to at least the raceway groove on the outboard side out of the raceway grooves of the inner member, h/d exceeds 0.50 where h is the depth of the groove and d is the diameter of the rolling elements. This provides a wheel bearing apparatus being compact and capable of withstanding a high applied load without inviting an increase in the size of the bearing. 1. A wheel bearing apparatus for rotatably supporting a wheel , comprising:an inner member having two rows of raceway grooves on an outer circumference thereof;an outer member having two rows of raceway grooves on an inner circumference thereof; anda plurality of rolling elements interposed between the raceway grooves of the inner member and the raceway grooves of the outer member, whereinthe raceway grooves of the inner member and the raceway grooves of the outer member are formed by hardened steel cutting after a heat treatment, andin relation to at least a raceway groove on an outboard side out of the raceway grooves of the inner member, h/d exceeds 0.50 where h is a depth of the groove and d is a diameter of the rolling elements.2. The wheel bearing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in relation to the raceway grooves of the outer member claim 1 , h/d exceeds 0.40.3. The wheel bearing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein hi/d is 0.63 or smaller where hi is a depth of the raceway grooves of the inner member and d is the diameter of the balls.4. The wheel bearing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein hh/d is 0.63 or smaller where hh is a depth of the raceway groove of the wheel ...

Rear Axel for Small Vehicles

A rear axle system keeps rear wheels turning on the same axis when they are fixedly attached to the axles. One embodiment of the present invention fixedly attaches an axle to each rear wheel. Each of the axles extend through a self aligning, pillow block bearing to almost the center of the vehicle. The bearings are mounted to the outer portion of the frame on each side and there is a tube that encases the two axles. The inner diameter of the tube is large enough to allow the two axles to turn with respect to each other but small enough to keep the two axles turning on the same axis. When the vehicle is traveling in a straight line, the tube is turning with the axles. When the vehicle is turning, there is little difference in speed and no requirement for bearings between the axles and the rigid tube. 1. A vehicle rear axle system , comprising:a vehicle frame supporting a vehicle;right and left pillow bearings attached to right and left sides of the vehicle frame;a rigid tube residing between the right and left pillow bearings;right and left axles held by the right and left pillow bearings respectively, inner ends of the right and left axles incasing the rigid tube, the right and left axles independently rotatable with respect to the rigid tube;at least one power source driving either the right and left axle; andright and left wheels attached to right and left ends of the right and left axles respectively.2. The vehicle rear axle system of claim 1 , wherein:a sprocket or pulley is attached to the right or left axle between the right or left pillow bearing and right or left end of the rigid tube; andthe power source connected to the right or left axle through the sprocket or pulley.3. The vehicle rear axle system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one power sources comprises right and a left power sources driving the right and left axles respectively.4. The vehicle rear axle system of claim 3 , wherein:sprockets or pulleys are attached to the right and left axle between ...

Axle Assembly Having a Bearing Preload Bolt

An axle assembly having a preload bolt. The preload bolt may couple an output flange that may be supported by a roller bearing assembly to a planet carrier. A preload force may be exerted on the roller bearing assembly when the preload bolt is tightened to the planet carrier. 1. An axle assembly comprising:an axle housing;a wheel bearing cage fixedly positioned with respect to the axle housing;a planetary gear set that is received in the wheel bearing cage, the planetary gear set having a planet carrier that rotates about an axis;an output flange that is configured to facilitate mounting of a wheel, wherein the output flange is disposed on the planet carrier;a roller bearing assembly that is disposed on the wheel bearing cage and rotatably supports the output flange; anda preload bolt that couples the output flange to the planet carrier, wherein a preload force is exerted on the roller bearing assembly when the preload bolt is tightened to the planet carrier.2. The axle assembly of wherein the preload bolt has a preload bolt flange that has a set of preload bolt flange openings claim 1 , wherein a locking fastener is received in a member of the set of preload bolt flange openings and is coupled to the output flange to inhibit rotation of the preload bolt about the axis.3. The axle assembly of wherein the preload bolt extends along the axis and engages the output flange.4. The axle assembly of wherein the planet carrier has a threaded hole that extends along the axis and that receives a threaded portion of the preload bolt.5. The axle assembly of wherein the output flange has an output flange hole that receives the planet carrier and the preload bolt.6. The axle assembly of wherein the planet carrier has a shaft portion that extends along the axis and into the output flange hole claim 5 , wherein the threaded hole is disposed in the shaft portion.7. The axle assembly of wherein the output flange is spaced apart from and does not engage the wheel bearing cage.8. The ...

Axle Assembly Having a Wet Disc Brake

An axle assembly having a planetary gear set and an internal brake assembly. The brake assembly may have a piston that may be disposed between a disc pack and the planetary gear set. Rotation of a sun gear of the planetary gear set may be inhibited when the piston urges the disc pack against a flange of an axle housing. 1. An axle assembly comprising:an axle housing having a flange that extends around and extends toward an axis;a brake housing disposed on the axle housing;a wheel bearing cage disposed on the brake housing, wherein the wheel bearing cage at least partially receives a planetary gear set that has a sun gear; and [ a friction disc disposed on the sun gear that rotates with the sun gear about the axis; and', 'a stationary disc disposed proximate the brake housing that does not rotate about the axis; and, 'a disc pack that includes, 'a piston that extends around the axis and is received in the brake housing between the disc pack and the planetary gear set;, 'a brake assembly that is at least partially received in the brake housing, the brake assembly includingwherein rotation of the sun gear about the axis is inhibited when the piston urges the disc pack against the flange.2. The axle assembly of wherein the disc pack is disposed between the flange and the piston.3. The axle assembly of wherein the axle housing has an exterior surface claim 1 , an interior surface disposed opposite the interior surface claim 1 , a first flange surface that extends from the interior surface toward the axis claim 1 , and a second flange surface that is disposed opposite the first flange surface and extends from the interior surface toward the axis claim 1 , wherein the first flange surface and the second flange surface at least partially define the flange.4. The axle assembly of wherein the piston urges the disc pack against the first flange surface.5. The axle assembly of wherein the flange further comprises a dowel hole that extends from the first flange surface claim 3 , ...

Axle Assembly

An axle assembly with a housing, a shaft received in the housing, a shaft bearing supporting the shaft for rotation relative to the housing about a shaft axis, a differential assembly, an annular band and a secondary retainer. The shaft bearing has an inner race, which is received on and directly engaged to the shaft, and an outer race that is received on and directly engaged to the axle housing. The differential assembly has an output member that is non-rotatably coupled to the shaft. The annular band is fixedly coupled to the shaft at a location along the axle shaft axis between the inner race and the output member. The secondary retainer is disposed along the axle shaft axis between the annular band and the output member and is configured to limit movement of the annular band along the axle shaft axis in a direction toward the output member. 1. An axle assembly comprising:an axle housing;a shaft received in the axle housing;a shaft bearing supporting the shaft for rotation relative to the housing about an axle shaft axis, the shaft bearing having an inner race, which is received on and directly engaged to the shaft, and an outer race that is received on and directly engaged to the axle housing;a differential assembly having an output member that is non-rotatably coupled to the shaft; andan annular band, which is fixedly coupled to the shaft at a location along the axle shaft axis between the inner race and the output member; anda secondary retainer that is disposed along the axle shaft axis between the annular band and the output member and is configured to limit movement of the annular band along the axle shaft axis in a direction toward the output member.2. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the secondary retainer comprises a retaining ring that is received into a circumferentially extending slot formed in the shaft.3. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the secondary retainer comprises a clip that is coupled to the shaft.4. The axle assembly of claim 3 ...

BEARING DEVICE FOR A WHEEL

A bearing device for a wheel has a stem shaft of an outer joint member of a constant-velocity universal joint fit and inserted in a hole of a hub wheel, the stem shaft and hub wheel being coupled through an intermediation of a recess-projection fitting structure. Projections extending in an axial direction are provided on one of the stem shaft and an inner diameter surface of the hole of the hub wheel. The projections are press-fit into another of the stem shaft and the inner diameter surface of the hole along the axial direction. Recesses that adhere to and fit the projections are formed in the other. An end on an inboard side of the hub wheel is caulked to an outer diameter side to form a caulking section and preload is applied to a roller bearing by the caulking section. 118-. (canceled)19. A bearing device for a wheel , the bearing device comprising:a rolling bearing; anda constant velocity universal joint having an outer joint member with a shaft section and a mouth section,wherein the rolling bearing comprises:an outer member having an inner circumference in which outer raceway surfaces in double rows are formed;an inner member that has, on an outer circumference thereof, inner raceway surfaces in double-rows opposed to the outer raceway surfaces, the inner member comprising an inner ring and a hub wheel having a hole and a flange for attachment to the wheel; androlling elements in double rows interposed between the outer raceway surfaces of the outer member and the inner raceway surfaces of the inner member, whereinthe shaft section of the outer joint member of the constant-velocity universal joint is fit and coupled to an inner diameter of the hole of the hub wheel,an axially extending projection provided on an outer diameter surface of the shaft section of the outer joint member is press-fitted along the axial direction into a small recess provided on an inner diameter surface of the hole of the hub wheel, and a recess is formed in the hole of the hub wheel ...

Axle wheel end axial thrust assembly

An axle assembly for a vehicle including a differential assembly, a first axle tube extending outwardly from a first side of the differential assembly and defining an axle bore, a first axle shaft rotatably received in the first axle tube, and defining an annular groove extending radially inwardly from its outer surface, a retainer nut axially fixed to a distal end of the first axle tube, the retainer nut having an annular flange extending inwardly into the axle bore and defining an annular outer raceway, a snap ring received in the annular groove, and an axial thrust component disposed in the axle bore of the first axle tube between the snap ring and the outer raceway of the retainer nut.

Wheel Bearing Apparatus

A wheel bearing apparatus has an outer member, an inner member and double row rolling elements contained between outer raceway surfaces and inner raceway surfaces, respectively, of the outer member and the inner member. A vibration damping mechanism is mounted on a portion of the outer member or the inner member except at portions engaging with mating components. 1. A wheel bearing apparatus comprising:an outer member with an inner circumference and an outer circumference, the outer member inner circumference has double row outer raceway surfaces, the outer member outer circumference is adapted to be mounted on a knuckle of a vehicle;an inner member with a wheel hub and at least one inner ring, the wheel hub is integrally formed, on its one end, with a wheel mounting flange, a cylindrical portion axially extends from the wheel mounting flange, the inner ring is press fit onto the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub, an outer circumference of the inner member has double row inner raceway surfaces that oppose the double row outer raceway surfaces;double row rolling elements are contained between the outer raceway surfaces and inner raceway surfaces, respectively, of the outer member and the inner member; anda vibration damping mechanism is mounted on a portion of the outer member or the inner member except at portions engaging with their mating components, the vibration damping mechanism prevents resonance vibration between the bearing and its peripheral components.2. The wheel bearing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vibration damping mechanism includes a metallic weight and an elastic member covering the outer surfaces of the metallic weight claim 1 , mounting portions are formed on both ends of the elastic member claim 1 , annular grooves are formed on outer circumferences of the mounting portions claim 1 , the vibration damping mechanism is adapted to be secured on the inner member or the outer member by metallic fastening bands to be mounted in the annular ...

Wheel Bearing Apparatus

A wheel bearing apparatus has an outer member, an inner member and double row rolling elements contained between outer raceway surfaces and inner raceway surfaces, respectively, of the outer member and the inner member. A vibration damping mechanism is mounted on a portion of the outer member or the inner member except at portions engaging with mating components. 1. A wheel bearing apparatus comprising:an outer member with an inner circumference and an outer circumference, the outer member inner circumference has double row outer raceway surfaces, the outer member outer circumference is adapted to be mounted on a knuckle of a vehicle;an inner member with a wheel hub and at least one inner ring, the wheel hub is integrally formed, on its one end, with a wheel mounting flange, a cylindrical portion axially extends from the wheel mounting flange, the inner ring is press fit onto the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub, an outer circumference of the inner member has double row inner raceway surfaces that oppose the double row outer raceway surfaces;double row rolling elements are contained between the outer raceway surfaces and inner raceway surfaces, respectively, of the outer member and the inner member; anda vibration damping mechanism is mounted on a portion of the outer member or the inner member except at portions engaging with their mating components, the vibration damping mechanism prevents resonance vibration between the bearing and its peripheral components.2. The wheel bearing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vibration damping mechanism includes a metallic weight and an elastic member covering the outer surfaces of the metallic weight claim 1 , mounting portions are formed on both ends of the elastic member claim 1 , annular grooves are formed on outer circumferences of the mounting portions claim 1 , the vibration damping mechanism is adapted to be secured on the inner member or the outer member by metallic fastening bands to be mounted in the annular ...

TONE WHEEL ASSEMBLY, AN AXLE ASSEMBLY MADE THEREWITH, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN AXLE ASSEMBLY

A tone wheel assembly includes a tone wheel. A first member is attached to the tone wheel. A second member is at least partially disposed around a portion of the first member. The second member includes a collar portion, one or more first leg portions extending axially from the collar portion, and one or more second leg portions extending axially from the collar portion. The one or more first leg portions include a first leg portion protuberance that extends radially from an outer surface of the one or more first leg portions. The one or more second leg portions include a second leg portion protuberance that extends radially from an outer surface of the one or more second leg portions. 1. A tone wheel assembly , comprising:a tone wheel;a first member attached to the tone wheel; anda second member at least partially disposed around a portion of the first member, the second member comprising a collar portion, one or more first leg portions extending axially from the collar portion, and one or more second leg portions extending axially from the collar portion, wherein the one or more first leg portions include a first leg portion protuberance that extends radially from an outer surface of the one or more first leg portions and the one or more second leg portions include a second leg portion protuberance that extends radially from an outer surface of the one or more second leg portions.2. The tone wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first member includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion and the collar portion defines an inner diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the first wall portion and less than an outer diameter of the second wall portion.3. The tone wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more first leg portions extend in a circumferential direction and at least one of the one or more second leg portions extend in a circumferential direction.4. The tone wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first ...

Final Drive Assembly

A final drive includes a planetary gear assembly and at least one bearing. The at least one bearing defines an annulus having an internal space where at least a portion of the planetary gear assembly is located within the internal space. A final drive includes a planetary gear assembly, and at least one bearing, where the at least one bearing defines an annulus having an internal space, and where at least a portion of the planetary gear assembly is located within the internal space. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. An axle assembly comprising:a housing having a bore and an external surface facing opposite the bore;an axle elongated along a horizontal direction and rotatably received within the bore, wherein the axle is rotatable about an axis and rotatable relative to the housing;a planetary gear assembly having a ring gear mechanically coupled to the bore, a sun gear mechanically coupled to the axle, and at least one planet gear rotatably coupled to the sun gear and rotatably received by the ring gear such that the at least one planet gear rotates about the sun gear and rotates within the ring gear, wherein the planetary gear assembly multiplies torque from the axle to a planet gear carrier rotatably coupled to the at least one planet gear such that the planet gear carrier rotates about the axis;at least one bearing mechanically coupled to the external surface of the housing;a wheel rotatably supported by the at least one bearing such that the wheel rotates about the axis;a rim flange mechanically coupled to the wheel, wherein the rim flange rotates about the axis; anda hub mechanically coupled to the rim flange and rotatable about the axis, wherein the hub defines a load centerline that extends perpendicular to the axis, wherein the load centerline defines a center of the hub along the axis.9. The axle assembly of claim 8 , wherein the at least one bearing is radially aligned with the planetary gear ...

Wheel fastening system for direction-precise mobile robot with wheels

A wheel fastening system for a wheeled mobile robot includes a chassis, a motor, a wheel, a thrust bearing, a stud, and a screw. The chassis has a base and a cover. The cover covers the base. The motor is disposed in the chassis. The motor has a shaft. The wheel has a hub by which the wheel is centered on the shaft of the motor. The thrust bearing is an interference fit between the wheel and the chassis and provides axial support for the wheel. The stud passes through the hub of the wheel to couple to the shaft of the motor. The screw is coupled to the stud, and is clamped between the base and the cover of the chassis. The stud and the screw prevent the wheel from radially shifting relative to the shaft of the motor.

Vehicle Driving Apparatus

A vehicle driving apparatus can handle a variety of car ranks and ensures reliability of a vehicle motor. The apparatus includes an axle housing, to which a differential-side housing of a driving unit housing is linked and integrally accommodating drive shafts of driving wheels. A first support allows elastically linking a first rotary support shaft linked to a vehicle body of the vehicle to the axle housing and the axle housing to swing around the first rotary support shaft as the center of rotation so that the axle housing is supported by the vehicle body. A second support allows a second rotary support shaft linked to the vehicle body to be elastically linked to a motor-side housing of the driving unit housing and the motor-side housing to swing around the second rotary support shaft as the center of rotation so that the motor-side housing is supported by the vehicle body. 12-. (canceled)3. A vehicle driving apparatus comprising:a driving unit housing that integrally accommodates a motor that drives a vehicle, a speed reducer that is linked to the motor, and a differential gear that is linked to the speed reducer and transmits driving force produced by the motor to driving wheels of the vehicle;an axle housing to which a differential-side housing of the driving unit housing is linked and which integrally accommodates drive shafts of the driving wheels;a first support that allows a first rotary support shaft linked to a vehicle body of the vehicle to be elastically linked to the axle housing and the axle housing to swing around the first rotary support shaft as a center of rotation so that the axle housing is supported by the vehicle body; anda second support that allows a second rotary support shaft linked to the vehicle body of the vehicle to be elastically linked to a motor-side housing of the driving unit housing and the motor-side housing to swing around the second rotary support shaft as a center of rotation so that the motor-side housing is supported by the ...

SHAFT SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR FINAL DRIVE SYSTEM

A final drive system includes a spindle, an axle shaft, a planetary gear assembly, and a bearing assembly. The bearing assembly includes a bearing retainer plate and a shaft seal assembly. The shaft seal assembly seals the axle shaft with the bearing retainer plate. The shaft seal assembly includes a first side, second side, a housing member, bearing members, a sleeve member, and seal member. The housing member is removably attached and coaxially disposed to the bearing retainer plate. The bearing members are coaxially attached to the housing member. The sleeve member is coaxially attached to the bearing member and is removably attached to the axle shaft. The seal member is disposed between the sleeve member and the housing member proximal to the first side. The removable attachment of the housing member facilitates removal of the shaft seal assembly and access to the seal member through the first side. 1a bearing retainer plate attached to the second end of the spindle, the bearing retainer plate having a through hole therein, wherein the axle shaft extends through the through hole of the bearing retainer plate to axially connect with the at least one planetary gear assembly; and a housing member removably attached and coaxially disposed within the through hole of the bearing retainer plate, the housing member having an inner peripheral portion;', 'at least one bearing member coaxially attached to the inner peripheral portion of the housing member;', 'a sleeve member coaxially attached to the at least one bearing member and being removably attached to the axle shaft, the sleeve member being rotatable relative to the housing member;', 'a seal member disposed between the sleeve member and the housing member proximal to the first side of the shaft seal assembly; and', 'a radial O-ring disposed between the sleeve member and the axle shaft proximal to the second side of the shaft seal assembly, wherein the removable attachment of the housing member facilitates removal ...

Axle assembly having a spigot bearing assembly

An axle assembly having a spigot bearing assembly. The spigot bearing assembly may extend between a motor housing and a rotor output flange that may be fixedly mounted to a rotor. The spigot bearing assembly may rotatably support the rotor output flange and may inhibit deflection of the rotor. A spigot bearing biasing member may exert a biasing force on the spigot bearing assembly.

Axle wheel end axial thrust assembly

An axle assembly of a vehicle including a differential assembly, an axle tube extending outwardly from a first side of the differential assembly and defining an axle bore, an axle shaft rotatably received in the first axle tube and defining an annular groove extending radially inwardly from its outer surface, a retaining nut axially fixed to the distal end of the first axle tube, and a snap ring received in the annular groove of the first axle shaft, wherein the snap ring abuts the retaining nut, thereby preventing out ward motion of the first axle shaft with respect to the first axle tube.

AXLE WHEEL END AXIAL THRUST ASSEMBLY

An axle assembly for a vehicle including a differential assembly, a first axle tube extending outwardly from the differential assembly and including an axle bore, a first axle shaft rotatably received in the axle bore of first axle tube and including a first annular groove, an annular ring holder disposed within the axle bore of the first axle tube, a radial bearing assembly including an outer race and a plurality of roller elements being axially fixed within the axle bore of the first axle tube, a first snap ring received in the annular groove of the first axle shaft, and a thrust ring, the thrust ring being axially disposed between the radial bearing assembly and the first snap ring so that the thrust ring bears against the plurality of roller elements. 1. An axle assembly of a vehicle , comprising:a differential assembly;a first axle tube extending outwardly from a first side of the differential assembly, the first axle tube including a proximal end adjacent the differential assembly, an opposite distal end, and an axle bore extending therebetween;a first axle shaft rotatably received in the first axle tube, the first axle shaft including a proximal end disposed in the differential assembly, an opposite distal end extending outwardly from the distal end of the first axle shaft, and an annular groove extending radially inwardly from its outer surface;an annular ring holder axially fixed within the axle bore of the first axle tube;a radial bearing assembly including an outer race and a plurality of roller elements rotatably received therein, the radial bearing assembly being disposed within the axle bore of the first axle tube;a first snap ring received in the annular groove of the first axle shaft; anda thrust ring, the thrust ring being disposed within the axle bore of the first axle tube between the radial bearing assembly and the first snap ring so that the thrust ring abuts the radial bearing assembly.2. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer race of ...

HUB UNIT

A hub unit that is to be installed on a vehicle is provided with: an outer ring having, on the inner circumferential surface, a first outer raceway surface and a second outer raceway surface that is disposed to the outside of the first outer raceway surface in the vehicle width direction when the hub unit is installed on the vehicle; an inner shaft that is disposed on the inside of the outer ring concentrically with the outer ring and on which a wheel is installed on the outer end in the vehicle width direction; and an inner ring that is press-fitted to the inner shaft on the inner end in the vehicle width direction. 1. A hub unit which is attached to a vehicle , comprising:an outer ring which includes a first outer raceway surface and a second outer raceway surface which is disposed further on an outer side than the first outer raceway surface in a vehicle width direction in a state where the hub unit is attached to the vehicle, in an inner peripheral surface;an inner shaft which is disposed coaxially with the outer ring on an inner periphery of the outer ring and to which a wheel is attached at an outer side in the vehicle width direction; andan inner ring which is press-fitted to an inner side of the inner shaft in the vehicle width direction,wherein the inner ring includes a first inner raceway surface corresponding to the first outer raceway surface on an outer peripheral surface,wherein the inner shaft includes a second inner raceway surface corresponding to the second outer raceway surface on the outer peripheral surface, andwherein the hub unit further includesa plurality of first rolling elements which are disposed in a bearing space formed between the outer ring and the inner shaft on which the inner ring is mounted and are in contact with the first outer raceway surface and the first inner raceway surface at a contact angle smaller than 37°, anda plurality of second rolling elements which are disposed in the bearing space and are in contact with the ...

Axle Assembly Having a Drive Pinion and a Bearing Preload Element

An axle assembly having a drive pinion that may be rotatably supported by first and second sets of roller bearing elements. A preload element may exert a preload force on at least one of the first and second sets of roller bearing elements. The preload element may be disposed on the drive pinion in an inboard direction from the yoke. 1. An axle assembly comprising:a housing; a gear portion; and', 'a shaft portion that extends from the gear portion;, 'a drive pinion that is rotatable about an axis with respect to the housing, the drive pinion includinga first set of roller bearing elements disposed in the housing that rotatably support the shaft portion;a second set of roller bearing elements disposed in the housing between the first set of roller bearing elements and the gear portion that rotatably support the shaft portion;a yoke that is at least partially disposed outside the housing, wherein the yoke receives the shall portion;a yoke retainer that couples the yoke to the shaft portion; anda preload element that exerts a preload force on at least one of the first set of roller bearing elements and the second set of roller bearing elements, wherein the preload element is disposed on the drive pinion in an inboard direction from the yoke, the inboard direction extending along the axis from the yoke toward the gear portion.2. The axle assembly of wherein the preload element is disposed on the drive pinion in the inboard direction from the yoke.3. The axle assembly of wherein the first set of roller bearing elements are part of a first roller bearing assembly that includes a first outer race that is disposed on the housing and a first inner race that is disposed on the shaft portion claim 1 , the second set of roller bearing elements are part of a second roller bearing assembly that includes a second outer race that is disposed on the housing and a second inner race that is disposed on the shaft portion claim 1 , wherein the yoke and the yoke retainer do not exert the ...

AXLE WHEEL END AXIAL THRUST ASSEMBLY

An axle assembly of a vehicle including a differential assembly, a first axle tube including a proximal end adjacent the differential assembly, an opposite distal end, and an axle bore extending therebetween, a first axle shaft rotatably received in the first axle tube, the first axle shaft including a proximal end disposed in the differential assembly, and an opposite distal end extending outwardly from the distal end of the first axle shaft, and a radial bearing assembly including an inner cup, an outer cup and a plurality of roller elements rotatably received therebetween, the outer cup being axially fixed within the axle bore of the first axle tube and the inner cup being axially fixed to the first axle shaft. 1. An axle assembly of a vehicle , comprising:a differential assembly;a first axle tube extending outwardly from a first side of the differential assembly, the first axle tube including a proximal end adjacent the differential assembly, an opposite distal end, and an axle bore extending therebetween;a first axle shaft rotatably received in the first axle tube, the first axle shaft including a proximal end disposed in the differential assembly, and an opposite distal end extending outwardly from the distal end of the first axle shaft; anda radial bearing assembly including an inner cup, an outer cup and a plurality of roller elements rotatably received therebetween, the outer cup being axially fixed within the axle bore of the first axle tube and the inner cup being axially fixed to the first axle shaft.2. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of roller elements further comprises a plurality of needle rollers.3. The axle assembly of claim 2 , the inner cup further comprising an inner race claim 2 , a first annular flange claim 2 , and a second annular flange claim 2 , the first annular flange and the second annular flange extending radially outwardly from opposing ends of the inner race.4. The axle assembly of claim 3 , the outer cup further ...

BEARING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WHEEL, AND VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH BEARING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WHEEL

A wheel support bearing assembly includes a wheel support bearing and a power unit. The power unit is that of an outer rotor design in which a stator is located at an outer periphery of the wheel support bearing and a rotor is located radially outward of the stator. A radial extension of the entire power unit is sized to be radially inward of a peripheral section of a brake rotor. An entirety of the power unit, excluding a mount part thereof to a hub flange, is sized to be situated in an axial range between the hub flange and a mount surface, on an inboard side of the wheel support bearing. The rotor includes an outer shell magnetic body, which is made from soft magnetic material and forms an outer shell of the power unit, and permanent magnets that are provided to the outer shell magnetic body. 1. A wheel support bearing assembly , comprising: a stationary ring;', 'a rotational ring to which a wheel of a vehicle is attached, the rotational ring being rotatably supported via rolling elements by the stationary ring; and', 'a brake rotor attached to the rotational ring; and, 'a wheel support bearing including a stator mounted to the stationary ring; and', 'a rotor mounted to the rotational ring,, 'a power unit includingthe power unit being that of an outer rotor design in which the stator is located at an outer periphery of the wheel support bearing and the rotor is located radially outward of the stator,an entirety of the power unit being sized to extend radially inward of a peripheral section of the brake rotor, against which a brake caliper is pressed,an entirety of the power unit, excluding a mount part thereof to a hub flange, provided on an outboard side, of the rotational ring, being sized to be situated in an axial range between the hub flange and a mount surface, on an inboard side of the wheel support bearing, with respect to a vehicle body, andthe rotor including: an outer shell magnetic body, which is made from soft magnetic material and forms an outer ...

Bearing device for a wheel

A bearing device for a wheel is capable of suppressing radial play and allowing firm and easy connection between a hub and an outer ring of a constant velocity universal joint. Axially extending projections are provided on a shaft portion of a joint outer ring, and the shaft portion is press-fitted into a hole of a hub. Through this press-fitting, recesses held in close fit-engagement with the projections are formed by the projections in an inner diameter surface of the hub, forming a recess/projection fit-engagement structure in which the projections and the recesses are held in close contact with each other over an entire fit-engagement region thereof. A press-fitting margin (Δd) of the projections with respect to the hub and a height (h) of the projections are set to the following range: 0.3<Δd/2 h<0.86.

DRIVEN WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH AN ASSEMBLY

A driven wheel assembly includes a fixed axle spindle, a rotating drive shaft extending inside the axle spindle, a bearing, a hub, a brake disc, and a wheel rim. An inner ring of the bearing is mounted on the spindle. The hub is mounted on an outer ring of the bearing. The drive shaft, the brake disc and the wheel rim are coupled in rotation with the hub. The brake disc includes a radial friction part and a tubular portion which is fastened to the hub. The brake disc is fastened to the hub by a radial fastener extending along radial directions with respect to a rotation axis of the assembly and mounted through the tubular portion of the brake disc. 1. Driven wheel assembly comprising:a fixed axle spindle,a rotating drive shaft extending inside the axle spindle,a bearing,a hub,a brake disc,a wheel rim, an inner ring the bearing being mounted on the spindle, being mounted on an outer ring of the bearing, the drive shaft, the brake disc and the wheel rim being coupled in rotation with the hub, the brake disc comprising a radial friction part and a tubular portion which is fastened to the hub, wherein the brake disc is fastened to the hub by radial fastening means extending along radial directions with respect to a rotation axis of the assembly and mounted through the tubular portion of the brake disc.2. Driven wheel assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the radial fastening means to fasten disc brake on the hub are located on the half length of the tubular part that is opposite to the friction part.3. Driven wheel assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the radial fastening means to fasten disc brake on the hub are located on an area extending axially between the bearing and the e axial end of the hub to which is at least coupled the drive shaft.4. Driven wheel assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the axial end of the tubular part opposite to the friction part is located between the bearing and the axial end of the hub and is located at distance from the axial end ...

AXLE WHEEL END AXIAL THRUST ASSEMBLY

An axle assembly for a vehicle including a differential assembly, a first axle tube extending outwardly from a first side of the differential assembly and defining an axle bore, a first axle shaft rotatably received in the first axle tube, and defining an annular groove extending radially inwardly from its outer surface, a retainer nut axially fixed to a distal end of the first axle tube, the retainer nut having an annular flange extending inwardly into the axle bore and defining an annular outer raceway, a snap ring received in the annular groove, and an axial thrust component disposed in the axle bore of the first axle tube between the snap ring and the outer raceway of the retainer nut. 1. An axle assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a differential assembly;a first axle tube extending outwardly from a first side of the differential assembly, the first axle tube including a proximal end adjacent the differential assembly, an opposite distal end, and an axle bore extending therebetween;a first axle shaft rotatably received in the first axle tube, the first axle shaft including a proximal end disposed in the differential assembly, an opposite distal end extending outwardly from the distal end of the first axle shaft, and an annular groove extending radially inwardly from its outer surface;a retainer nut axially fixed to the distal end of the first axle tube, the retainer nut having an annular flange extending inwardly into the axle bore and defining an annular outer raceway;a snap ring received in the annular groove of the first axle shaft; andan axial thrust component disposed in the axle bore of the first axle tube between the snap ring and the outer raceway of the retainer nut.2. The axle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an annular inner raceway disposed in the axle bore of the first axle tube between the snap ring and the thrust component.3. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thrust component comprises a plurality of needle rollers.4. The axle ...

ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE AXLE INCLUDING A DIFFERENTIAL

Disclosed is an assembly to be mounted at an end portion of an axle of a vehicle, the axle including a differential carrier housing containing a differential and drive shafts, each having one end connected to the differential and a second end to connect to a wheel of the vehicle. The assembly includes a cover to be mounted at the end portion of the axle and fastened to a wheel hub, and a stop elastically compressible in the axial direction and fastened to the cover so as to face and contact one end face of a drive shaft. The stop includes a first part having a first cross-section S and configured to absorb in compression axial movements of the drive shaft, and a second part having a second cross-section S smaller than the first cross-section S and configured to provide a substantially point contact with the drive shaft end face. 2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cover is fastened to the wheel hub.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the axle comprises a hub reduction unit that is located at the second end of each drive shaft and that is operatively arranged between said second end of each drive shaft and a corresponding wheel hub; andwherein the cover is fastened to an axial end of the hub reduction unit.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the hub reduction unit includes:a sun gear rotationally secured to the one drive shaft at the end of the one drive shaft;a carrier comprising planet gear axles that hold several planet gears which mesh with the sun gear; andan outer ring secured to the differential carrier housing and meshing with the planet gears,wherein that the cover is fastened to the carrier.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein said intermediate piece is provided in the hub reduction unit claim 4 , said intermediate piece comprising a washer secured inside the sun gear claim 4 , the washer connected to the end of the one drive shaft via the sun gear.62. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein S<5 mm.721. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein S/S is comprised ...

AXLE ASSEMBLY WITH OUTBOARD AXLE BEARINGS

An axle assembly having an axle housing, an axle shaft, a plurality of axle shaft bearings and a seal. The axle housing has a tubular member and an end flange that is coupled to the tubular member. The axle shaft bearings and the seal are received in the end flange and are engaged to the axle shaft. The axle shaft bearings support the axle shaft for rotation relative to the axle housing. The seal is sealingly engaged to the end flange and the axle shaft. A method for assembling an axle assembly is also provided. 1. An axle assembly comprising:an axle housing having a tubular member and an end flange that is fixedly coupled to the tubular member, the end flange defining a first bearing bore and a second bearing bore;a ring gear received in the housing and rotatable about a rotary axis;a ring gear bearing that directly supports the ring gear for rotation about the rotary axis;a differential assembly received in the axle housing, the differential assembly having a pair of differential output members;an axle shaft received thorough the end flange and extending into the tubular member, the axle shaft having a proximal end, which is drivingly engaged to one of the differential output members, and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the distal end comprising a first bearing journal, a second bearing journal, a seal interface and a wheel flange, the first bearing journal being disposed along the rotary axis between the second bearing journal and the seal interface, the wheel flange being adapted to abut a wheel that is mounted to the axle shaft for rotation therewith, the seal interface being disposed along the rotary axis between the wheel flange and the first bearing journal;first and second tapered roller bearings, the first tapered roller bearing being received in the first bearing bore and on the first bearing journal, the second tapered roller bearing being received in the second bearing bore and on the second bearing journal, the first and second tapered roller ...

Axle Assembly With Inboard Axle Shaft Bearings That Support A Differential Mechanism

An axle assembly having a housing, a ring gear received in the housing, a ring gear bearing, a pair of shafts, a differential mechanism and a pair of inboard bearings. The ring gear bearing contacts the housing and the ring gear to support the ring gear for rotation about an axis. The shafts are received in the housing and rotate about the axis. Each of the shafts has a bearing mount and a male splined segment. The differential mechanism has a pair of output members, each of which having a splined internal aperture into which the male splined segment of one of the shafts is slidably received. Each shaft bearing is disposed on the bearing mount of one of the axle shafts and supports the shafts for rotation on the housing. The differential mechanism is supported for rotation about the axis by the ring gear bearing and the inboard bearings. 1. An axle assembly comprising:a housing;a ring gear received in the housing;a ring gear bearing contacting the housing and the ring gear, the ring gear bearing supporting the ring gear for rotation about an axis relative to the housing;a pair of axle shafts received in the housing and rotatable about the axis, each of the axle shafts having an end with a bearing mount and a male splined segment;a differential mechanism having a pair of output members, each of the output members having a splined internal aperture into which the male splined segment of one of the axle shafts is slidably received; anda pair of inboard axle shaft bearings, each inboard axle shaft bearing being disposed on the bearing mount of a corresponding one of the axle shafts and supporting the corresponding one of the axle shafts for rotation on the housing;wherein the differential mechanism is supported for rotation about the axis by the ring gear bearing and the inboard axle shaft bearings.2. The axle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of first retention mechanisms claim 1 , each first retention mechanism being coupled to an associated one of the ...

AXLE ASSEMBLY

An improved axle may comprise three design features that, used individually or in combination, may drastically improve axle performance and decrease the likelihood of axle damage and/or deformation resulting from vehicle weight, jounce load, combined cornering load, and/or curb strike load. These three features are: dual opposed tapered roller bearings, increased shaft diameter at the bearings, and reinforced flange back face. 1. An axle assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a shaft;a hub comprising a hub flange; anda bearing assembly; the hub flange comprises a front side and a back side;', 'when viewed from the front side, the hub flange is circular;', 'when viewed from the back side the hub flange is circular;', 'the front side of the hub flange faces away from the center of the vehicle;', 'the back side of the hub flange faces toward the center of the vehicle;', 'the hub flange has a first hole from the front side of the hub flange to the back side of hub flange;', 'the first hole is not located in the center of the hub flange;', 'the first hole is configured to accept a first piece of securing hardware comprising a substantially cylindrical body and a head on one end of the body;', 'the first hole is sized to allow the cylindrical body of the first piece of securing hardware head to pass, but to not allow the head of the securing hardware to pass; and', 'an imaginary circle having a center at the center of the circular hub flange, concentric with the circular shape of the hub flange as viewed from the front side or the back side; and having a radius that is the distance from the center of the circular hub flange to the point on the front side of the head of securing hardware that is nearest to the center of the circle passes through the hub flange., 'wherein2. The axle of claim 1 , wherein the surface of a segment of the shaft is in mechanical force-transferring contact with an inner surface of the bearing assembly3. The axle of claim 2 , wherein the bearing ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AUTOMOBILE KNUCKLE AND AUTOMOBILE KNUCKLE

Provided is a method for manufacturing a knuckle that includes a bearing mounting portion on which a hub bearing is mounted, a damper holding portion which holds a damper, and a damper mounting arm portion which couples the bearing mounting portion and the damper holding portion, the method being such that by using one core, the knuckle is integrally casted so as to formed therein a cylindrical opening which is the inner space of the damper holding portion, a hollow opening in which the inner space in a hollow portion of the damper mounting arm portion, the hollow portion extending in a closed cross section from the damper holding portion, is continuous with an opening formed in the damper holding portion, and an arm-portion opening which is surrounded by a front arm portion and a rear arm portion of the damper mounting arm portion, extending from the hollow portion. 1. A method for manufacturing an automobile knuckle including a bearing mounting portion on which a hub bearing that rotatably supports a wheel of an automobile is mounted , a damper mounting portion which has a substantially cylindrical shape and holds a lower end of a damper whose upper end is supported on a vehicle body at a vehicle upper side and a vehicle inner side with respect to the bearing mounting portion , and a mounting arm portion which couples the bearing mounting portion and the damper mounting portion , the method comprising:disposing one core in a main mold, the one core includinga portion corresponding toa cylindrical opening which is an inner space of the damper mounting portion,a hollow opening in which an inner space in a hollow portion of the mounting arm portion is continuous with an opening formed in the damper mounting portion, the hollow portion extending with a closed cross section from an outer peripheral surface of the damper mounting portion, andan arm-portion opening which is surrounded by a front arm portion of the mounting arm portion and a rear arm portion of the ...

Adaptive bearing preload adjustment system

An axle assembly includes an axle housing having a passage. An axle extends through the passage. A bearing supports the axle in the passage. An adaptive bearing preload adjustment system is mounted adjacent the bearing. The adaptive bearing preload adjustment system is selectively activatable to adaptively adjust a preload force on the bearing.

AXLE ASSEMBLY WITH OUTBOARD AXLE BEARINGS

An axle assembly having an axle housing, a wheel end cover and an axle shaft. The axle housing has a tubular member with an end flange coupled thereto. A pair of axle bearings are mounted to the axle shaft and the end flange and support the axle shaft for rotation relative to the axle housing. The wheel end cover is mounted to the end flange and carries a seal that is engaged to the axle shaft. A method for assembling an axle assembly is also provided. 1. An axle assembly comprising:an axle housing having a tubular member and an end flange that is fixedly coupled to the tubular member, the end flange defining a central body and a first flange that extends radially outwardly from the central body, the central body defining a through bore, a first flange mount and an outer seal surface, the through bore having first and second bearing bore portions, the first flange mount having a first annular shoulder;an axle shaft that defines an inner seal surface, a first bearing mount and a second bearing mount;a dust shield mount abutted to the first annular shoulder on the first flange mount;a wheel end cover having an annular body and a second flange that extends radially outwardly from the annular body, the second flange abutting the dust shield on a side of the dust shield opposite the first shoulder, the annular body being engaged to the outer seal surface of the central body;a seal that is mounted to the annular body of the wheel end cover and sealingly engages the inner seal surface of the axle shaft; andfirst and second axle bearings, the first axle bearing being located on the first bearing mount and the first bearing bore portion, the second axle bearing being located on the second bearing mount and the second bearing bore portion, the first and second axle bearings supporting the axle shaft for rotation relative to the axle housing.2. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seal is overmolded onto the wheel end cover.3. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein ...

HUB-BEARING UNIT WITH ROTOR HUB

A hub-bearing unit is provided with: a rotatable hub, with an axially outer flange portion configured for engagement with a rotatable element of a motor vehicle, a bearing unit provided with a fixed radially outer ring, configured for engagement with a fixed element of the motor vehicle, a first, axially outer, crown of rolling bodies, and a second, axially inner, crown of rolling bodies, interposed between the radially outer ring and the hub. The hub also assumes the function of the radially inner ring of the bearing unit and the bell of a constant velocity joint. The hub-bearing unit is designed so that the axial distance between the center of the axially inner crown of rolling bodies and the rolling center of the constant velocity joint lies within a predetermined range according to the following formula: 5. The hub-bearing unit according to claim 1 , further comprising a bushing for centering the rotatable element of the motor vehicle.6. The hub-bearing unit according to claim 5 , wherein the bushing is rigidly connected to the flange portion of the hub.7. The hub-bearing unit according to claim 5 , wherein the bushing is configured to be made in a single piece with the hub.8. The hub-bearing unit according to claim 1 , further comprising a protection cap for grease containment inside the constant velocity joint.9. The hub-bearing unit according to claim 1 , wherein the hub assumes a web structure with a stiffening portion discoid shaped which seals the volume which contains the constant velocity joint.10. The hub-bearing unit according to claim 9 , wherein the stiffening portion is provided with one or more undercuts. This application claims priority to Italian patent application no. 102016000034826 filed on Apr. 5, 2016, the contents of which are fully incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a hub-bearing unit comprising a hub configured in the form of a rotor. In particular, the unit incorporates the constant velocity joint within it ...

ARRANGEMENT OF A BEARING COMPONENT ON A CHASSIS COMPONENT, BEARING COMPONENT AND CHASSIS COMPONENT FOR SUCH AN ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEM

With an arrangement of a bearing component on a chassis component, in particular on a wheel carrier, it is possible for a wheel of a vehicle to be mounted on the chassis component so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation by the bearing component. The bearing component has at least one first form-fitting element disposed on the bearing component side and the chassis component has at least one first form-fitting element on the chassis component side. In order to prevent relative rotation along an orbital direction between the bearing component and the chassis component, the at least one first form-fitting element disposed on the bearing component side interacts positively with the at least one first form-fitting element disposed on the chassis component side in the assembled state along the orbital direction. 1. An arrangement of a bearing component on a chassis component , in particular on a wheel carrier , it being possible for a wheel of a vehicle to be mounted on the chassis component so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation by means of the bearing component , the bearing component comprising at least one first form-fitting means on the bearing component side and the chassis component having at least one first form-fitting means on the chassis component side , wherein , in order to prevent relative rotation along an orbital direction between the bearing component and the chassis component , the at least one first form-fitting means on the bearing component side interacts positively with the at least one first form-fitting means on the chassis component side in the assembled state along the orbital direction.220. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing component has at least one second form-fitting means on the bearing component side and the chassis component has at least one second form-fitting means on the chassis component side claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in order to prevent relative rotation along the orbital direction between ...

BEARING ROLLING INCLUDING A LOW FRICTION SEALING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A HUB BEARING UNIT

A rolling bearing providing an outer ring, an inner ring, and a plurality of rolling bodies disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, and a sealing device held by the outer ring and consisting of a first and second annular shield and an elastomeric sealing element held by one of the shields. The second shield extends axially and radially to protrude on the outside of the outer ring and cooperates with a radially outer lateral surface of the outer ring, to delimit a radial annular gap therewith. An annular tooth is formed on the radially outer lateral surface of the outer ring in front of the radial gap to shield the radial gap in axial direction. An annular groove formed in a position immediately adjacent to the annular tooth and on the side opposite to the second shield. 1. A rolling bearing for a vehicle wheel bearing unit , comprising:an outer ring,an inner ring,a plurality of rolling bodies interposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, and a sealing device; the sealing device having a first annular shield, held by the outer ring radially on the inside, a second annular shield, held by the inner ring radially on the outside, the second shield extending axially and radially to protrude on the outside of the outer ring and cooperating with a radially outer lateral surface of the outer ring, to delimit a radial annular gap therewith; and an elastomeric sealing element held by one of the shields and provided with at least one first annular lip cooperating with the other shield to define a labyrinth seal therewith; wherein the sealing device further provides, in combination:an annular tooth formed on the radially outer lateral surface of the outer ring in front of the radial gap to shield the radial gap in axial direction; anda first annular groove formed on the radially outer lateral surface of the outer ring, in position immediately adjacent to the annular tooth and on the side opposite to the second shield; the first annular groove being adapted ...

Axle subassembly including an electric drive/generator unit, and method for controlling an electric drive/generator unit of an axle subassembly

An axle subassembly of a trailer of a vehicle includes a wheel bearing having an outer ring mechanically connected to a shaft and an electric drive/generator operably connected to the shaft, wherein the electric drive/generator in a first state is configured to generate electricity from a rotation of the shaft and wherein the electric drive/generator in a second state is configured to drive the shaft, and a controller configured to shift the electric drive/generator unit into the first state and into the second state.

ARTICULATED SHAFT

An articulated shaft includes a hollow shaft and a joint formed by a first outer ring element and a first inner ring element in the interior of the first outer ring element which joint is configured to transmit a torque from the hollow shaft to an axle connected to the inner ring element. The outer ring element is formed one-piece with the hollow shaft and/or the inner ring element is formed one-piece with the axle. 1. An articulated shaft comprising:a hollow shaft; anda joint comprising a first outer ring element and a first inner ring element in an interior of the first outer ring element,wherein the joint is configured to transmit a torque from the hollow shaft to an axle connected to the inner ring element, andwherein the outer ring element is formed one-piece with the hollow shaft and/or the inner ring element is formed one-piece with the axle.2. The articulated shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the joint is a tripod joint or a constant velocity joint.3. The articulated shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the outer ring element forms a raceway of an outer ring claim 1 , or wherein the outer ring element forms an outer ring carrier that radially supports an outer ring forming the raceway claim 1 , wherein the outer ring element at least partially receives a cylindrical outer surface of the outer ring.4. The articulated shaft according to claim 1 , wherein a wall thickness of the hollow shaft is reinforced in the region of the outer ring element.5. The articulated shaft according to claim 4 , wherein the outer ring element or the inner ring element includes a reinforcing element that reinforces the wall thickness of the hollow shaft.6. The articulated shaft according to claim 5 , wherein the reinforcing element forms a raceway of an outer ring.7. The articulated shaft according to claim 1 , wherein the outer ring element or the inner ring element is formed by reshaping claim 1 , in particular cold or hot forming claim 1 , casting claim 1 , pressing claim 1 , ...

AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR DRIVE WHEELS OF VEHICLES

An axle assembly for drive wheels of vehicles includes a steering knuckle, an axle housing coupled to an inside of the steering knuckle, a wheel disc that is fixed to the axle housing to be rotatable integrally with the axle housing, and a drive shaft that is coupled to the axle housing to be rotatable integrally with the axle housing. A hub bearing is disposed between the steering knuckle and the axle housing. A forming part is formed at an end of the axle housing in a state in which a bearing inner race of the hub bearing is coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the axle housing, and the bearing inner race is engaged with a side part of the axle housing by the forming part in a state in which the forming part is pressed against a side end of the bearing inner race. 1. An axle assembly for drive wheels of vehicles , comprising:a steering knuckle connected to a steering apparatus;an axle housing coupled to an inside of the steering knuckle;a wheel disc fixed to the axle housing to be rotatable integrally with the axle housing;a drive shaft coupled to the axle housing to be rotatable integrally with the axle housing; anda hub bearing coupled to the steering knuckle and the axle housing to be disposed therebetween,wherein a forming part is bent outwards in a radial direction and is formed at an end of the axle housing in a state in which a bearing inner race of the hub bearing is coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the axle housing, andwherein the bearing inner race is engaged with a side part of the axle housing by the forming part in a state in which the forming part is pressed against a side end of the bearing inner race to integrally couple the axle housing and the bearing inner race to each other.2. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the forming part is formed by performing an orbital forming process on the end of the axle housing.3. The axle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:recesses for preventing rotation, wherein the recesses ...

Bearing device for wheel

This bearing device 1 for a wheel is configured such that: a plurality of bolt insertion holes 2f are provided in the vehicle body mounting flange 2e of an outer member 2; knuckle bolts 34 are inserted through the bolt insertion holes 2f; a plurality of bolt press-fitting holes 3i are provided in the wheel mounting flange 3h of a hub ring 31; and hub bolts 33 are press-fitted in the bolt press-fitting holes 3i. A dam section (dam member 7) protruding radially outward is provided on the outer-side outer periphery of the outer member 2, and a cutout 7c through which a tightening tool 34T for tightening the knuckle bolts 34 inserted through the bolt insertion holes 2f is formed in the dam section (dam member 7).

REDUCTION GEAR

A reduction gear includes: a first bearing that is mounted on a supporting member; an output member that is supported by the first bearing and rotates about a first rotation axis; an internal gear that is coupled to the output member and rotates about the first rotation axis together with the output member; a second bearing that is mounted on the supporting member on an outer side relative to the first bearing in a radial direction; and a pinion gear that is supported by the second bearing, rotates about a second rotation axis different from the first rotation axis, and is engaged with the internal gear. 1. A reduction gear comprising:a first bearing that is mounted on a supporting member;an output member that is supported by the first bearing and rotates about a first rotation axis;an internal gear that is coupled to the output member and rotates about the first rotation axis together with the output member;a second bearing that is mounted on the supporting member on an outer side relative to the first bearing in a radial direction; anda pinion gear that is supported by the second bearing, rotates about a second rotation axis different from the first rotation axis, and is engaged with the internal gear, whereinat least a part of the second bearing is located on a side closer to the internal gear with respect to a plane passing through an end portion of the first bearing that is more distant from the internal gear in an axial direction parallel to the second rotation axis and being orthogonal to the second rotation axis,the pinion gear includes a tubular outer shaft and an inner shaft at least a part of which is located on an inner side of the outer shaft and that rotates together with the outer shaft,the outer shaft has a small-diameter portion that is in contact with an inner circumferential surface of an inner ring of the second bearing and a large-diameter portion that is engaged with the internal gear,the maximum outer diameter of the large-diameter portion is ...

자동차의 휠 베어링 및 그 조립방법

본 발명은 내구성이 향상되고, 기능이 확보되도록 하는 자동차의 휠 베어링 및 그 조립방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 자동차의 휠 베어링은, 내측에는 단차면이 형성되고 외측에는 휠이 장착되는 허브; 상기 허브의 외주면을 감싸도록 배치되는 외륜; 상기 허브의 단차면에 압입되는 내륜; 상기 허브와 상기 외륜의 사이 및 상기 내륜과 상기 외륜의 사이에 개재되는 전동체; 상기 압입된 내륜을 감싸도록 반경방향으로 구부러진 포밍부; 및 상기 내륜과 상기 구부러진 포밍부 사이에 구비되는 스페어서;를 포함할 수 있다.

휠 베어링 조립체

본 발명은 휠 베어링 조립체를 개시한다. 본 발명의 일 실시에 따른 휠 베어링 조립체는 내측에 복열의 궤도부가 형성된 외륜; 상기 외륜과 동축상에 상기 외륜의 내측으로 회전 가능하게 배치되는 허브; 상기 허브의 일측 외측면에 장착되어 상기 허브와 함께 회전하는 내륜; 및 상기 허브와 상기 외륜 사이 및 상기 내륜과 상기 외륜 사이에 각각 개재되어 구르는 구름부재; 를 포함하여 이루어지며, 상기 허브의 일측 외주면에는 둘레방향으로 각각 허브나사부 및 상기 허브나사부에 인접된 허브압입부가 형성되며, 상기 내륜의 내주면에는 둘레방향으로 각각 상기 허브나사부와 체결되는 내륜나사부 및 상기 허브압입부에 압입되는 내륜압입부가 형성된 것이 특징이다.

휘일 베어링 유니트

본 발명은 휘일 캐리어(10) 상에서 회전축(15) 둘레로 구동 가능한 휘일을 회전 가능하게 지지하기 위한 휘일 베어링 유니트(9)에 관한 것이다. 휘일 캐리어(10)에 부착되고 중심 베어링 평면(24)을 구비한 외부 베어링 링(20)을 포함하는 겹줄 테이퍼형 시트 볼 베어링이 제공된다. 내부 트랙(16, 17)이 플랜지(12)를 수반하는 외부 조인트 부재(11)의 외부면(19) 내에 가공된다. 내부 조인트 부재(34)의 내부 주행 홈(35)과 대향해서 배치되고 케이지(36)와 더불어 토오크 전달 목적용의 볼(37)을 안내하는 외부 볼 주행 홈(30)이 외부 조인트 부재(11) 내에 형성된다. 내부 조인트 부재(34)는 외부 조인트 부재(11)에 대해 조인트 중심(42) 둘레로 피봇 가능하다. 중심 베어링 평면(24)은 조인트 중심(42)으로부터 최소로 가능한 롤링 원 직경을 달성하기 위해 충분한 거리만큼 오프셋된다. 이것은 부가적으로 토오크의 전달 중에 조인트가 휘일 캐리어(10)에 있는 베어링으로 역으로 영향을 미치지 않게 하는 경량의 유니트를 가져온다.

Wheel bearing and manufacturing method of the same

The hub includes a hub which is rotated integrally with the wheel, an inner ring coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the hub, an outer ring spaced apart from the hub and the inner ring by a predetermined distance and surrounding the hub, A wheel bearing comprising a body, wherein a face spline is formed on an inner side in the radial direction of the hub so as to be located on one axial side from the other end face of the hub. The wheel bearing according to the present invention can reduce the stress concentration concentrated on the inner ring during the manufacturing process, thereby reducing the defect rate of the wheel bearing.

Sealing apparatus of wheel bearing

본 발명은 씰링성능을 향상시킬 수 있는 휠 베어링의 씰링장치에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 휠 베어링의 씰링장치는, 휠 베어링에서 외륜의 일단에 장착되는 지지부재 및 상기 지지부재에 부착되며 상기 외륜과 허브 사이에 구비되는 씰링부재를 포함하는 휠 베어링의 씰링장치에 있어서, 상기 외륜과 상기 허브 사이에 이물질이 침투되는 것을 방지하도록 상기 지지부재의 반경 외측에서 상기 지지부재를 감싸며 상기 허브로부터 인보드 방향으로 연장된 쉴드를 더 포함할 수 있다. The present invention relates to a sealing device for a wheel bearing capable of improving sealing performance. Sealing device of a wheel bearing according to an embodiment of the present invention, a wheel bearing sealing device including a support member mounted to one end of the outer ring in the wheel bearing and a sealing member attached to the support member provided between the outer ring and the hub The method may further include a shield that extends in the inboard direction from the hub and surrounds the support member at a radius outside of the support member to prevent foreign matter from penetrating between the outer ring and the hub.

Hub-bearing unit with rotor hub

一种轮毂轴承单元(10)，设置有：‑轮毂(20)，其可旋转，具有轴向外部凸缘部分(23)，构造成用于与机动车辆的可旋转元件接合，‑轴承单元(30)，设置有固定的径向外圈(31)，构造成用于与机动车辆的固定元件接合，轴向外部的第一排滚动体(32)和轴向内部的第二排滚动体(33)，其介于所述径向外圈(31)和轮毂(20)之间，其中，‑所述轮毂(20)还承担轴承单元的径向内圈和等速万向节(60)的罩的功能。所述轮毂轴承单元设计成使得轴向内部的第二排滚动体(33)的中心与等速万向节(60)的滚动中心之间的轴向距离(L)根据以下公式包括在预定范围内：

Wheel bearing assembly

本发明公开一种车轮轴承组装体。本发明的一个实施例的车轮轴承组装体的特征在于，包括：外轮，其在内侧形成有多列轨道部；轮毂，其在与所述外轮的同轴上，以能旋转的方式配置于所述外轮的内侧；内轮，其安装于所述轮毂的一侧外侧面，与所述轮毂一同旋转；以及滚动部件，其分别介于所述轮毂与所述外轮之间及所述内轮与所述外轮之间而滚动，在所述轮毂的一侧外周面上，沿周长方向分别形成有轮毂螺纹部及邻接于所述轮毂螺纹部的轮毂压入部；在所述内轮的内周面上，沿周长方向分别形成有与所述轮毂螺纹部连结的内轮螺纹部及被所述轮毂压入部压入的内轮压入部。

Sealing apparatus of wheel bearing

휠 베어링의 씰링장치가 개시된다. 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 휠 베어링의 씰링장치는 휠 베어링에서 외륜의 내주면에 장착되는 외철, 내륜의 외주면에 장착되는 내철 그리고 상기 외철 및 내철 사이에 배치되는 씰링부재를 포함하는 휠 베어링의 씰링장치에 있어서, 상기 외륜에 장착되며, 상기 외철에 형성되는 제1 외륜 장착부와, 상기 제1 외륜 장착부에서 상기 외륜 방향으로 절곡되어 연장되며, 상기 외륜에 장착되는 제2 외륜 장착부와, 상기 제2 외륜 장착부에서 상기 내철 방향으로 경사지게 절곡되어 연장되는 제1 외철 연장부와, 상기 제1 외철 연장부에서 상기 내륜 방향으로 절곡되어 연장되는 제2 외철연장부와, 상기 내륜에 장착되도록 상기 내철에 형성되고, 상기 제2 외륜 장착부와 마주하는 내륜 장착부와, 상기 내륜 장착부에서 절곡되어 연장되고, 상기 제1, 제2 외철 연장부 및 제1 외륜 장착부와 마주하는 내철 연장부를 포함한다.

Wheel bearing and manufacturing method of the same

본 발명은 차륜과 일체로 회전하는 허브와, 상기 허브의 외주면에 결합되는 내륜과, 상기 허브와 상기 내륜으로부터 일정 간격 이격되어 있으며 상기 허브를 감싸는 외륜, 그리고 상기 허브와 상기 외륜 사이에 구비되는 전동체를 포함하는 휠 베어링에 있어서, 상기 허브의 반경 방향 내측에는 페이스 스플라인이 상기 허브의 타단면으로부터 축방향 일측에 위치하도록 형성되어 있는 것을 특징으로 하는 휠 베어링이다. 본 발명에 따른 휠 베어링은 그 제작 과정에서 내륜에 집중되는 응력을 줄임으로써, 휠 베어링의 불량률을 저감할 수 있다.

Bearing having dust cap

본 발명의 실시예에 따른 더스트캡을 갖는 베어링은, 회전축을 중심으로 배치되는 내륜, 상기 내륜의 외주면과 설정된 간격을 두고 배치되고, 일측 단부 외주면에 홈이 형성된 외륜, 상기 내륜과 상기 외륜 사이에 개재되는 구름부재, 상기 홈에 충진되는 접착부재, 및 그 내주면이 상기 외륜의 일측 단부 외주면에 밀착되고 상기 접착부재와는 접착되도록 상기 외륜에 체결되는 더스트캡을 포함할 수 있다. 상기 더스트캡은 상기 외륜과 상기 내륜의 인보드측에 압입되어 장착됨으로써 상기 외륜과 상기 내륜 사이로 이물질이 침투하는 것을 방지할 수 있다. 상기 외륜은, 그 인보드 방향 단부에서 돌출된 외륜돌기를 포함하고, 상기 더스트캡의 내주면은 상기 외륜돌기의 외주면에 밀착될 수 있다. 따라서, 더스트캡의 내주면과 밀착되는 외륜의 외주면에 홈을 형성하고, 상기 홈 내에 접착부재(loctite)를 충진함으로써 상기 외륜과 상기 더스트캡 사이에 실링성을 향상시키고 이들의 내구성을 증가시킬 수 있다. 아울러, 상기 홈은 상기 더스트캡의 내주면에 밀착되는 외륜의 압입면의 중심부에 형성됨으로써 실링성과 내구성을 보다 향상시킬 수 있다. According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a bearing having a dust cap, comprising: an inner ring disposed around a rotating shaft; an outer ring disposed at a predetermined interval from an outer peripheral surface of the inner ring, And a dust cap which is fastened to the outer ring so that the inner circumferential surface of the rolling member closely contacts the outer circumferential surface of one end of the outer ring and is adhered to the adhesive member. The dust cap is press-fitted to the inboard side of the outer ring and the inner ring, thereby preventing foreign matter from penetrating between the outer ring and the inner ring. The outer ring may include an outer ring protrusion protruding from an end portion in the inboard direction, and an inner circumferential surface of the dust cap may be in close contact with an outer circumferential surface of the outer ring protrusion. Therefore, it is possible to improve the sealability between the outer ring and the dust cap and increase the durability thereof by forming grooves in the outer circumferential surface of the outer ring closely contacting with the inner circumferential surface of the dust cap, and filling the loctite in the grooves . In addition, the groove is formed at the center of the press-fitting surface of the outer ring closely attached to the inner circumferential surface of the dust cap, thereby ...

Supporting mechanism for wheel

Encoder protection cap and wheel bearing sealing structur having the same

본 발명은 회전부재의 일측에 설치되는 엔코더를 보호하는 엔코더 보호 캡에 있어서, 상기 엔코더에서 상기 회전부재가 설치된 반대 측면을 외부로부터 보호하는 커버부와, 상기 커버부와 일체로 형성되되 상기 커버부의 외경에서 돌출되어 상기 회전부재의 타측에 걸림 결합하는 결합부를 포함하고, 상기 커버부와 상기 결합부는 탄성소재로 형성되어 상기 엔코더 삽입시 탄성적으로 유동하여 상기 회전부재의 타측에 걸림 결합되는 것을 특징으로 하는 엔코더 보호 캡 및 이를 구비한 휠 베어링 실링 구조에 관한 것이다.

Outer ring of wheel bearing for vehicle

An outer ring of a vehicle wheel bearing is disclosed. A wheel hub integrally fastened to the wheel for rotatably supporting the wheel; An inner wheel rotatably coupled to the wheel hub integrally; And an outer ring that rotatably supports the wheel hub and the inner ring so as to be rotatable through a rolling member by sandwiching the wheel hub and the inner wheel in an axial direction, wherein the outer ring includes: a cylindrical portion having an opposing surface facing each other in an axial direction; And a flange extending radially outwardly from an outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion; Wherein the cylindrical portion is formed with a radially inwardly cut and axially extending cutting portion; The cutting portion includes a middle circumferential surface formed to extend along the axial direction; And a first curved surface formed at one end of the intermediate circumferential surface; Weight reduction and strength increase can be simultaneously achieved.

Sealing structure of wheel bearing for vehicle and apparatus for manufacturing the same

A wheel bearing comprises a hub, an inner wheel, an outer wheel, and a rolling element. According to an embodiment, the present invention in the wheel bearing provides an assembling device and an assembling method for a sealing device, and the sealing device sealing a space between the hub and the outer wheel. The sealing device comprises: an inner support body mounted on one end part of the outer wheel; a coupling end preventing the inner support body from being separated from the outer wheel; and at least one rib. The assembling device to assemble the wheel bearing sealing device comprises: a support member pressing the sealing device in a shaft direction; a jig member fastened to the support member by a means of a first hinge; a support unit fastened to the jig member by a means of a second hinge; a frame to fixate a position of the support member; and an elastic body.

Automotive Tire Drive Structure

본 고안은 구동 구조에 관한 것으로서, 보다 상세하게는 자동차용 타이어 구동 구조에 관한 것으로서, 차량의 최저 지상고를 만족하면서 휠 및 타이어의 직경을 감소시킬 수 있는 자동차용 타이어 구동 구조를 제공함에 있다. 본 고안은 종단에 굽힘부(1)가 하향 형성된 지지축(2)과, 상기한 굽힘부(1)의 종단에 직접 결합됨과 아울러 굽힘부(1)와의 사이에 베어링(3)이 개재되도록 설치되고 타이어(4)가 설치되며 내접 기어(5)가 형성된 휠(6)과, 상기한 내접 기어(5)에 치합되어 휠(6)을 회전시키도록 구동축(50)에 형성된 피니언(7)으로 구성한다.

Wheel hub, brake disk, and wheel bearing assembly provided with the same

The present invention relates to a wheel hub, a brake disk, and a wheel bearing assembly having the same, which can reduce weight and improve torque transfer performance by spline coupling of a brake disk and a wheel hub. The wheel bearing assembly being rotatable integrally with the wheel and having a flange extending radially outwardly at one end thereof; An outer ring surrounding the wheel hub and fixed to the vehicle body; A rolling member disposed between the hub and the outer ring; An elongated flange protruding at least radially outward from a radially outer end of the flange; And a brake disc having an insertion hole formed at a center portion thereof and inserted into the wheel hub and bolted to the extended flange to transmit braking force to the hub, wherein the brake disc and the flange are spline-coupled .

Nuckle and driving wheel bearing assembly

Disclosed is a knuckle and wheel bearing assembly capable of surely preventing separation between an outer rim and a knuckle in an axial direction. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the knuckle and wheel bearing assembly comprises: a wheel bearing fastened to be able to rotate integrally with a wheel; and the knuckle inserted into the wheel bearing to support the wheel bearing. The wheel bearing includes: a wheel hub fastened to be able to rotate integrally with the wheel; an inner rim axially inserted into an outer circumferential surface facing the outside in a radial direction of the wheel hub and coupled to be able to rotate integrally with the wheel hub; the outer rim disposed on the outside in a radial direction of the wheel hub and the inner rim to support the same to be able to rotate; and a motor driven body interposed between the outer rim and a bearing space formed between the wheel hub and the inner rim to allow the wheel hub and the inner rim to be relatively rotated with respect to the outer rim. A second assembly groove is integrally formed on an outer circumferential surface of the outer rim to be engaged with a first assembly groove formed on an inner circumferential surface of the knuckle so as to form an insertion hole, an assembly bolt is inserted into the insertion hole to allow the knuckle and the wheel bearing to be mutually fastened, and a pressure reducing hole to allow the inner circumferential surface of the outer rim to communicate with the second assembly groove is formed in the second assembly groove.

Method for making hub-bearing assembly

The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a hub bearing assembly. The method includes an initial element manufacturing step of manufacturing an initial hub element for the initial hub element, as a hub for a hub bearing assembly, to be molded to have a concave part on the outer circumferential surface of the inner-side end; an inner ring manufacturing step of manufacturing an inner ring having an inner circumferential surface, an inner-side surface, and a connection surface connecting the inner circumferential surface and the inner-side surface; an inner ring installation step of inserting the inner ring into the initial hub element to make the connection surface of the inner ring be placed in an area facing the concave part; and a forging step of forging the inner-side end of the initial hub element into a hub.

Wheel pair of railway vehicle

1. Variable track-width wheel-axle assembly for rail vehicle comprising a monolithic axle (1) carrying a pair of wheels (3) displaceable between two locked-up positions, for normal track-width and for large track-width respectively, characterised by the fact that said axle (1) is provided at each end with two tapering bearings (4, 5) which in combination have the shape of a diabolo, and that each wheel (3) can be displaced by simple translatory motion by the operation of a jack (7) which either pushes the wheel outwards and maintains it constantly in its large track-width position (E) where a first internal tapering bearing (5') of the hub which forms part of the wheel, said bearing (5') being conjugate with respect to the outer tapering bearing (5) of the axle (1), comes into use and bears firmly against that tapering bearing (5), or pulls the wheel inwards and maintains it constantly in its normal track-width position (F) where a second internal tapering bearing (4') of the hub which forms part of the wheel (3), said bearing (4') being conjugate with respect to the inner tapering bearing (4) of the axle (1), comes into use and bears firmly against that tapering bearing (4).

Bearing device for wheel

본 발명은 내주에 복수 열의 궤도면을 갖는 바깥쪽 부재, 상기 궤도면에 대향하는 복수열의 궤도면을 외주에 갖는 안쪽 부재, 이들 바깥쪽 부재와 안쪽 부재의 궤도면 사이에 개재한 복수 열의 전동체를 구비하고, 안쪽 부재가 구멍부 및 차륜 부착용의 플랜지를 구비한 허브링을 갖는 차륜용 베어링과, 축부가 형성된 외측 조인트 부재를 구비하고, 허브링의 구멍부에 삽입되는 외측 조인트 부재의 축부가 허브링과 결합된 차륜용 베어링 장치로서, 외측 조인트 부재의 축부의 외경면에 형성된 축방향으로 연장되는 볼록부를 허브링의 구멍부의 내경면에 형성된 소오목부에 축방향을 따라서 압입하고, 허브링의 구멍부 내경면에 압입한 볼록부에 의한 절삭으로 오목부를 형성함으로써, 상기 볼록부와 상기 오목부의 감합부위 전역이 밀착되는 요철 감합 구조를 구성하는 것을 특징으로 하는 차륜용 베어링 장치에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to an internal member having an outer member having a plurality of rows of raceway surfaces on its inner periphery, an inner member having a plurality of rows of raceway surfaces facing the raceway surface on the outer periphery thereof, Wherein the inner member includes a bearing for a wheel having a hub ring having a hole portion and a flange for attaching a wheel and an outer joint member having a shaft portion formed therein and the shaft portion of the outer joint member inserted into the hole portion of the hub ring A bearing device for a wheel combined with a hub ring, characterized in that an axial extending projection formed on an outer diameter surface of a shaft portion of an outer joint member is press-fitted along a shaft portion formed on an inner diameter surface of an inner diameter surface of a hole portion of a hub ring, The concave portion is formed by cutting by the convex portion which is press-fitted into the inner surface of the hole portion, so that the convex portion and the concave portion, The present invention relates to a bearing device for a wheel.

Mounting unit for drive shaft of vehicle

본 발명은 드라이브 샤프트에 결합되는 허브 베어링이 안정적으로 고정되도록 드라이브 샤프트에 형성되는 걸림홈과, 이 걸림홈에 끼워져 걸리도록 돌출부를 갖는 체결너트를 포함하여 구성함으로써, 드라이브 샤프트에 체결너트 체결 시 코킹이 이루어져 별도의 코킹공정 없이도 체결너트의 풀림을 방지하여 조립성을 향상시키고, 코킹공정을 제거함에 따라 작업공수를 줄여 생산성을 향상시키도록 일측에 휠이 장착되고, 외주면에는 너클이 장착되는 허브 베어링과, 상기 허브 베어링의 중심으로 삽입되어 회전력을 전달함으로써, 상기 허브 베어링을 회전시키는 드라이브 샤프트가 구비되고, 상기 허브 베어링을 상기 드라이브 샤프트에 결합시키기 위한 차량의 드라이브 샤프트용 체결유닛에 있어서, 상기 드라이브 샤프트의 단부 일측에 형성되는 걸림홈; 및 상기 드라이브 샤프트에 허브 베어링을 삽입한 상태로, 상기 드라이브 샤프트의 단부에 체결되어 상기 걸림홈을 통해 고정되는 체결너트를 포함하는 차량의 드라이브 샤프트용 체결유닛을 제공한다.

Nuckle and driving wheel bearing assembly

구동 휠 베어링 조립체가 개시된다. 차륜과 일체로 회전되게 체결되는 휠 베어링, 엔진의 동력을 전달받아 상기 휠 베어링에 전달하도록 상기 휠 베어링에 일체로 회전되게 체결되는 구동부재 및, 상기 휠 베어링을 끼워서 지지하는 너클을 포함하고, 상기 너클과 휠 베어링은 서로 형합하는 조립홈을 각각 구비하며, 상기 조립홈에 조립 볼트가 삽입되어 상기 너클과 상기 휠 베어링이 서로 체결되어, 외륜과 너클의 축방향 분리를 확실하게 방지할 수 있다. A drive wheel bearing assembly is disclosed. And a knuckle for supporting and supporting the wheel bearing, wherein the wheel bearing includes: a wheel bearing that is integrally rotated with the wheel; a driving member that is received by the engine to receive the power of the engine and is integrally rotated with the wheel bearing to transmit the power to the wheel bearing; The knuckle and the wheel bearing each have an assembling groove that cooperates with each other, and the assembly bolt is inserted into the assembling groove, so that the knuckle and the wheel bearing are engaged with each other, so that axial separation of the outer ring and the knuckle can be reliably prevented.

Structure for assembling of rear suspension axle

본 발명은 브레이크 디스크와 브레이크 캘리퍼 및 파킹 브레이크 모듈로 구성되는 브레이크 어셈블리와, 휠과 타이어가 장착되는 휠 베어링 어셈블리가 스핀들 브라켓과, 스페이서와, 캘리퍼 마운팅 브라켓 및, 강성 보강용 브라켓에 의해 트레일링암의 일단에 조립되는 후륜 서스펜션 액슬의 조립구조에 있어서, 상기 브레이크 어셈블리와, 휠 베어링 어셈블리는 상기 스핀들 브라켓과, 스페이서와, 캘리퍼 마운팅 브라켓 및, 강성 보강용 브라켓의 기능이 하나의 단품 구조로 통합 구현된 소정의 캐리어에 의해 트레일링암의 일단에 조립됨으로써, 각 부품 단위별 조립공수를 축소할 수 있게 되고, 원가가 절감됨은 물론, 중량 또한 감소되는 후륜 서스펜션 액슬의 조립구조를 제공한다. The present invention provides a brake assembly comprising a brake disc, a brake caliper and a parking brake module, a wheel bearing assembly on which a wheel and a tire are mounted, the spindle bracket, a spacer, a caliper mounting bracket, and a rigid reinforcement bracket. In the assembling structure of the rear wheel suspension axle assembled at one end, the brake assembly and the wheel bearing assembly have the functions of the spindle bracket, the spacer, the caliper mounting bracket, and the rigid reinforcing bracket integrated into a single unit structure. By assembling at one end of the trailing arm by a predetermined carrier, it is possible to reduce the number of assembling labor for each component unit, and to provide an assembly structure of the rear wheel suspension axle, in which the cost is reduced and the weight is also reduced. CTBA, 서스펜션, 액슬, 캐리어, 조립 CTBA, suspension, axle, carrier, assembly

Rigid axle as a non-driven rear axle of a motor vehicle

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Starrachse als nicht angetriebene Hinterachse eines Kraftfahrzeugs mit einem ausschließlich durch vier zumindest fahrzeugaufbauseitig gummigelagerte Stablenker gegenüber dem Fahrzeugaufbau geführten, die Radträger der beiden Räder verbindenden Achskörper, wobei an jeder Fahrzeugseite zwei gegenüber der Fahrzeuglängsachse gepfeilte, vorzugsweise zur Fahrzeugmitte hin ausgerichtete, Stablenker solchermaßen angeordnet sind, dass ein oberhalb der Radmitte am Achskörper angelenkter Stablenker in Fahrtrichtung nach vorne verläuft und ein unterhalb der Radmitte am Achskörper angelenkter Stablenker gegen Fahrtrichtung nach hinten. Vorzugsweise sind die fahrzeugaufbauseitigen Gummilager der nach vorne verlaufenden Stablenker weicher als die fahrzeugaufbauseitigen Gummilager der nach hinten verlaufenden Stablenker.

Wheel bearing assembly

휠 베어링 조립체가 개시된다. 본 발명의 일실시예에 따른 휠 베어링 조립체는 외측 단부에 플랜지가 반경 외측으로 형성되고, 상기 플랜지에는 휠을 장착하기 위한 허브 볼트홀이 형성되며, 내측 외주면 단부에 단차부가 형성되며, 상기 플랜지와 상기 단차부 사이에 외측 내륜궤도가 형성되는 허브; 상기 허브의 단차부에 장착되며, 내측 내륜궤도가 외주면에 형성되는 내륜; 상기 허브와 상기 내륜을 감싸며, 상기 내,외측 내륜궤도와 대응하는 내,외측 외륜궤도가 각각 내주면에 형성되는 외륜; 상기 내,외측 내륜궤도와 상기 내,외측 외륜궤도 사이에 장착된 복수개의 전동체들을 포함하며, 상기 허브는 등속 조인트의 조인트 하우징과의 사이에 홈과 돌기 결합구조에 의해 결합된 상태로, 조인트 볼트에 의해 상기 조인트 하우징과 축방향으로 체결된다. A wheel bearing assembly is disclosed. Wheel bearing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, the outer end of the flange is formed radially outward, the flange is formed a hub bolt hole for mounting the wheel, the stepped portion is formed on the inner peripheral surface end, and the flange A hub having an outer inner raceway formed between the step portions; An inner ring mounted on a stepped portion of the hub and having an inner inner raceway formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof; An outer ring that surrounds the hub and the inner ring and has inner and outer outer ring trajectories corresponding to the inner and outer inner ring trajectories respectively formed on the inner peripheral surface; And a plurality of rolling elements mounted between the inner and outer inner raceways and the inner and outer outer raceways, wherein the hub is coupled to the joint housing of the constant velocity joint by a groove and a protrusion coupling structure. The bolt is axially fastened with the joint housing.

Axle assembly of wheel

The present invention relates to an axle assembly of a vehicle wheel capable of easily replacing a brake disc and increasing a degree of freedom for design. The axle assembly of the vehicle wheel according to the present invention includes an axle having a screw unit, a press-in unit, and a first spline on the outer circumference of one end and a solder having a diameter larger than the screw unit, press-in unit, and the first spline; a disc assembly having a body pressed in the press-in unit of the axle and having one surface and the other surface opposite to a direction of the surface, a facial spline formed on the other side of the body, and the brake disc formed on the outer radial side of the body to be integrated; a hub having a second facial spline spline-joined to the first facial spline on one side in an axial direction, a stepped portion having a little diameter on the outer circumference, and either a first inner raceway or a second inner raceway on the outer circumference; an inner wheel pressed in the stepped portion and having either a first inner raceway or a second inner raceway on the outer circumference; an outer wheel including first and second outer raceway corresponding to the first and second inner raceway on the inner circumference and fixated to a vehicle body; and first and second rolling elements arranged between the first and second inner raceways and first and second outer raceways.

Taper roller wheel bearing assembly

Disclosed is a taper roller wheel bearing assembly. The taper roller wheel bearing assembly includes: a hub having a hub flange formed outwardly from one side thereof in a radial direction thereof so as to mount a wheel thereon, a stepped portion formed on the outer peripheral surface of the other side thereof, and a hub track portion formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof between the hub flange and the stepped portion; an inner wheel press-fitted to the stepped portion of the hub and having an inner wheel track portion formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof; an outer wheel adapted to surround the hub and the inner wheel and having first and second outer wheel track portions formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof in such a manner as to correspond to the hub track portion and the inner wheel track portion; a first taper roller disposed between the hub track portion and the first outer wheel track portion to permit the relative rotation of the hub and the inner wheel with respect to the outer wheel; and a second taper roller disposed between the inner wheel track portion and the second outer wheel track portion to permit the relative rotation of the hub and the inner wheel with respect to the outer wheel, wherein a flange base is formed between the hub flange and the hub track portion, and the flange base has a first undercut portion formed to polish the hub track portion and a second undercut portion formed to distribute the stress concentrated to the first undercut portion.

Sealing apparatus of bearing and wheel bearing including the same

본 발명은 차량의 베어링의 씰링 장치에 관한 것으로서, 허브에 인접한 외륜의 소정 단부에 압입되는 링 형상의 제1디스크; 상기 제1디스크를 감싸면서 상기 허브에 접촉하는 복수개의 립이 형성된 러버부재; 상기 립에 돌출 형성되어 상대적인 접촉 면적을 줄이기 위한 립 돌출부;를 포함하는 베어링의 씰링 장치를 제공하여, 휠 베어링의 씰링 성능을 향상시키고, 베어링 드래그 토크를 저감시켜 자동차의 가혹한 주행에도 베어링의 씰링 성능을 유지할 수 있으며, 베어링 드래그 토크를 저감시킴으로써 연비를 향상시킬 수 있는 효과가 있다. The present invention relates to a sealing device for a bearing of a vehicle, comprising: a ring-shaped first disk press-fitted to a predetermined end of an outer ring adjacent to a hub; A rubber member having a plurality of lip formed in contact with the hub while surrounding the first disk; Protruding to the lip to provide a sealing device for a bearing comprising a; lip protrusion for reducing the relative contact area, The sealing performance of the wheel bearings can be improved, and the bearing drag torque can be reduced to maintain the sealing performance of the bearing even in the severe driving of the vehicle, and the fuel efficiency can be improved by reducing the bearing drag torque.

Drive axle reduction gear for motor vehicle

FIELD: machine building. SUBSTANCE: reduction gear (I) of drive axle comprises case (10) of reducer, which holds drive gear (40) and driven gear (50) to transmit rotary motion to drive axles (Y1, Y2) of vehicle. For said purpose there are two bearing (62, 64), one on each side of idler (50) and central line (X) of drive gear, with differential arranged between said bearings (62, 64). Bearing (64) located beyond driven gear (50) and central line (X) of drive gear contains located around whole socket (30) of bearing containing section stretching in circumferential direction, which protrudes over drive gear (40) to central line (X) of last in configuration, which partially overlaps drive gear (40). Invention also relates to a vehicle. EFFECT: transmission of high torques. 5 cl, 7 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 578 519 C1 (51) МПК F16C 35/04 (2006.01) F16H 48/00 (2012.01) B60K 17/16 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014153129/11, 23.05.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 23.05.2013 (72) Автор(ы): КАРЛССОН Стефан (SE) (73) Патентообладатель(и): СКАНИА СВ АБ (SE) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 28.05.2012 SE 1250544-2 (45) Опубликовано: 27.03.2016 Бюл. № 9 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 29.12.2014 (86) Заявка PCT: SE 2013/050588 (23.05.2013) 2 5 7 8 5 1 9 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: EP 1591694 A2, 11.02.2005. US 6425840 B1, 30.07.1992. SU 1425103 A1, 23.09.1988. SU 1636262 A1, 23.03.1991. RU 101126 U1, 10.01.2011.. 2 5 7 8 5 1 9 R U WO 2013/180626 (05.12.2013) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) РЕДУКТОР ВЕДУЩЕГО МОСТА ДЛЯ АВТОТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (57) Реферат: Настоящее изобретение относится к (64), расположенный за пределами как ведомой размещению шестерен ведущего моста в шестерни (50), так и ...

SHEET METAL COVER FOR BRAKE

1. Крышка из листового металла для дискового тормоза автомобиля, включающая в себя участок (5), выполненный в форме тарелки, для закрытия тормозного диска, отличающаяся тем, что на стороне, обращенной к тормозному диску, на расстоянии от наружного края (6) крышки (2) из листового металла для тормоза выполнено кольцеобразное возвышение (8) в качестве предварительного уплотнения опоры колеса, при этом крышка (2) из листового металла для тормоза в радиальном направлении внутри кольцеобразного возвышения (8) образует крепежный фланец (11) для крепления крышки (2) из листового металла для тормоза на держателе колеса или тому подобном.2. Крышка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что кольцеобразное возвышение (8) выступает в осевом направлении тормозного диска дальше, чем крепежный фланец (11).3. Крышка по п.1 или п.2, отличающаяся тем, что для крепления крышки (2) из листового металла для тормоза крепежный фланец (11) имеет возможность запрессовки на держателе колеса или тому подобном.4. Крышка по п.1 или п.2, отличающаяся тем, что кольцеобразное возвышение (8) образовано кольцевым выступом, сформированным на крышке (2) из листового металла для тормоза, причем боковая поверхность (9) кольцевого выступа, расположенная радиально на наружной стороне, переходит в участок для закрытия тормозного диска, а боковая поверхность (10) кольцевого выступа, расположенная радиально на внутренней стороне, переходит в крепежный фланец (11).5. Крышка по п.3, отличающаяся тем, что кольцеобразное возвышение (8) образовано кольцевым выступом, сформированным на крышке (2) из листового металла для тормоза, причем боковая поверхность (9) кольцевого выступа, расположенная радиально РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2013 102 531 A (51) МПК F16D 55/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2013102531/11, 09.06.2011 (71) Заявитель(и): ФОЛЬКСВАГЕН АКЦИЕНГЕЗЕЛЛЬШАФТ (DE) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 19.06.2010 DE ...

Assembly of bearing hub and brake disc and wheel bearing assembly including same

The present invention provides an assembly having a brake disk connected to a bearing hub. The assembly of a bearing hub and a brake disk includes a bearing hub, a brake disk, a disk hat, and a plurality of bolts. The bearing hub rotates around a rotary shaft and has a flange extended in a circumferential direction and coupled to a wheel. The brake disk has a hollow space. The disk hat is arranged in a hollow space of the brake disk and is coupled to the brake disk. The plurality of bolts couple the flange and the disk hat. The flange includes a plurality of first attaching surfaces arranged in the circumferential direction and inclined with respect to the rotary shaft, and a plurality of first coupling holes which are positioned on the plurality of first attaching surfaces and penetrate the flange. The disk hat includes a plurality of second attaching surfaces coming in contact with the plurality of first attaching surfaces, and a plurality of second coupling holes which are positioned on the plurality of second attaching surfaces and penetrate the disk hat. The bolts are coupled to the first and second coupling holes.

Axle assembly having a bearing preload bolt

An axle assembly having a preload bolt. The preload bolt may couple an output flange that may be supported by a roller bearing assembly to a planet carrier. A preload force may be exerted on the roller bearing assembly when the preload bolt is tightened to the planet carrier. oo C:)0 C14| - - - - - - - - - - C:, % Co c 2 % C=) CN % C14 (M % % % % C', % C14 CN C:) --dC"14 Co 0 C'4 -r C14 C14 CV3 C14 C14 Cc) co C14 C14 C14 --d- CC) U'> C%4 C'4 C:> CX> C14 m C14 LA-.)

DEVICE FOR LOCKING A NUT ON A SHAFT

BEARING

DEVICE FOR LOCKING A NUT ON A SHAFT

CE DISPOSITIF POUR VERROUILLER UN ECROU SUR UN ESSIEU, PAR EXEMPLE POUR FIXER DES ROULEMENTS A ROULEAUX SUR UN ESSIEU COMPREND UNE RONDELLE 7 DE VERROUILLAGE AYANT UN DOIGT AXIAL 8, UN ORGANE 10 DE VERROUILLAGE ET UNE BAGUE 14 DE VERROUILLAGE. LA BAGUE 14 COMPORTE UNE OUVERTURE 12 AYANT DOUZE ANGLES 13 ET DANS LAQUELLE L'ECROU 5 EST DISPOSE DE FACON NON ROTATIVE, ET COMPORTE TREIZE DEPRESSIONS 11 POUR RECEVOIR LE DOIGT 8. LA RONDELLE 7 DE VERROUILLAGE EST CONCUE DE FACON A ETRE BLOQUEE EN ROTATION SUR L'ESSIEU ET DANS CE BUT ELLE PEUT PRESENTER UNE OUVERTURE 9 DE FORME A PEU PRES POLYGONALE ADAPTEE POUR RECEVOIR UNE PARTIE 6 D'UN ESSIEU AYANT EN SECTION UNE FORME CORRESPONDANTE. LORSQUE L'ORGANE DE VERROUILLAGE ENTOURE L'ECROU ET QUE LE DOIGT AXIAL FAIT SAILLIE DANS L'UNE DES DEPRESSIONS, L'ECROU EST FIXE CONTRE TOUTE ROTATION. L'ORGANE DE VERROUILLAGE EST MAINTENU EN PLACE PAR LA BAGUE 14 QUI EST DISPOSEE DANS UNE GORGE 15 DE L'ECROU. THIS DEVICE FOR LOCKING A NUT ON AN AXLE, FOR EXAMPLE FOR FIXING ROLLER BEARINGS ON AN AXLE INCLUDES A LOCKING WASHER 7 HAVING AN AXIAL FINGER 8, A LOCKING MEMBER 10 AND A LOCKING RING. THE RING 14 HAS AN OPENING 12 HAVING TWELVE ANGLES 13 AND IN WHICH THE NUT 5 IS PROVIDED IN A NON-ROTATING WAY, AND HAS THIRTEEN DEPRESSIONS 11 TO RECEIVE THE FINGER 8. THE LOCKING WASHER 7 IS DESIGNED TO BE LOCKED IN ROTATION ON THE AXLE AND FOR THIS PURPOSE IT MAY PRESENT AN OPENING 9 OF SHORTLY POLYGONAL SHAPE SUITABLE FOR RECEIVING A PART 6 OF AN AXLE HAVING A CORRESPONDING SHAPE. WHEN THE LOCKING MEMBER SURROUNDING THE NUT AND THE AXIAL FINGER IS PROJECTING IN ONE OF THE DEPRESSIONS, THE NUT IS FIXED AGAINST ROTATION. THE LOCKING MEMBER IS HELD IN PLACE BY THE RING 14 WHICH IS ARRANGED IN A THROAT 15 OF THE NUT.

Patent FR2174715A1

Sealing apparatus of wheel bearing

휠 베어링의 씰링 장치가 개시된다. 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 휠 베어링의 씰링 장치는 휠 베어링에서 외륜의 내주면에 장착되는 외철, 내륜의 외주면에 장착되는 내철 그리고 외철 및 내철 사이에 배치되는 씰링부재를 포함하며, 외륜과 장착되도록, 외철에 형성되는 외륜 장착부와, 외륜 장착부에서 절곡되어 연장되는 외철 연장부와, 내륜에 장착되도록 내철에 형성되고, 외륜 장착부와 마주보는 내륜 장착부와, 내륜 장착부에서 절곡되어 연장되고, 외철 연장부와 마주보는 제1 내철 연장부와, 제1 내철 연장부에서 내륜 장착부를 향하여 절곡되어 연장되는 제2 내철 연장부와, 제2 내철 연장부에서 외철 연장부를 향하여 경사지게 절곡되어 연장되는 제3 내철 연장부를 포함한다. A sealing device for wheel bearings is disclosed. Sealing device of the wheel bearing according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an outer iron mounted on the inner circumferential surface of the outer ring in the wheel bearing, the inner iron mounted on the outer circumferential surface of the inner ring and a sealing member disposed between the outer iron and inner iron, so as to be mounted with the outer ring, An outer ring mounting portion formed on the outer ring, an outer ring extension portion bent and extended by the outer ring mounting portion, an inner ring mounting portion formed on the inner ring so as to be mounted to the inner ring, facing the outer ring mounting portion, bent and extending from the inner ring mounting portion, and an outer ring extension portion The first inner extension portion facing each other, the second inner extension portion that is bent and extended from the first inner extension portion to the inner ring mounting portion, and the third inner extension portion that is bent and extended obliquely from the second extension portion to the outer extension portion; Include.

NON-DRIVEN WHEEL MOUNTING DEVICE

DISPOSITIF DE MONTAGE DE ROUE NON MOTRICE, NOTAMMENT SUR UN VEHICULE AUTOMOBILE. IL EST CONSTITUE D'UN AXE CYLINDRIQUE SERVANT DE FUSEE, NE COMPORTANT COMME PARTIE USINEE QU'UNE TETE DE SECURITE A L'UNE DE SES EXTREMITES ET UN FILETAGE A L'AUTRE, INTRODUIT A FORCE DANS UN SUPPORT SOLIDARISE A LA CAISSE, JUSQU'A CE QUE LA TETE DE SECURITE VIENNE EN APPUI SUR LEDIT SUPPORT, ON FAIT COULISSER SUR L'AXE L'ELEMENT TOURNANT A AJUSTER, PAR L'INTERMEDIAIRE D'UN ROULEMENT A BILLES BLOQUE DANS UN LOGEMENT CORRESPONDANT DE CET ELEMENT, L'ENSEMBLE CI-DESSUS ETANT ALORS VERROUILLE EN POSITION AVEC LE JEU AXIAL ET LA PRECONTRAINTE DESIRES AU MOYEN D'UN ECROU-FREIN DOUBLE D'UNE RONDELLE, VISSE SUR L'EXTREMITE FILETEE DUDIT AXE SOUS UN COUPLE PREDETERMINE. APPLICATION AUX SUSPENSIONS. NON-DRIVE WHEEL MOUNTING DEVICE, ESPECIALLY ON A MOTOR VEHICLE. IT CONSISTS OF A CYLINDRICAL SHAFT SERVING AS A KNUCKLE, INCLUDING AS A MACHINED PART ONLY A SAFETY HEAD AT ONE OF ITS ENDS AND A THREAD AT THE OTHER, FORCE INTRODUCED IN A SUPPORT SOLIDARIZED TO THE CASE, UNTIL '' AS THE SAFETY HEAD COMES LESSING ON THIS SUPPORT, THE ROTATING ELEMENT TO BE ADJUSTED IS SLIDED ON THE SHAFT BY THE INTERMEDIATE OF A BALL BEARING BLOCKED IN A CORRESPONDING HOUSING OF THIS ELEMENT, THE SHAFT. THE ABOVE ASSEMBLY BEING THEN LOCKED IN POSITION WITH THE DESIRED AXIAL PLAY AND PRE-TENSIONING BY MEANS OF A DOUBLE LOCKNUT WITH A WASHER, SCREWED ON THE THREADED END OF THE SAID AXIS UNDER A PREDETERMINED TORQUE. APPLICATION TO SUSPENSIONS.

ROAD VEHICLE MOTOR BRIDGE