Steering axle kingpin removal system
US10427652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2202/48
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A kingpin removal system including a cart assembly having one or more wheels and a yoke assembly carried by the cart assembly and positionable around a steering spindle of a vehicle's wheel end assembly. The yoke assembly can include a pair of plates interconnected by a pair of rods. An intermediate plate is positioned between the pair of yoke plates. A wheel end support mechanism can be carried by the cart assembly and a hub mounting ring can be carried by the wheel end support mechanism. The hub mounting ring can be positioned to connect to and support the wheel end assembly once the kingpin is removed.
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