Alignment tool for steering knuckle in a work vehicle
US11214309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/0245
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An alignment tool for a work vehicle includes: an axle housing connecting portion having a housing mating feature configured to mount to a respective mating feature of an axle housing; and a steering knuckle connecting portion coupled with the axle housing connecting portion and having a knuckle mating feature configured to mount to a respective mating feature of a steering knuckle, the steering knuckle connecting portion being coupled to the axle housing connecting portion and angled with respect to the axle housing connecting portion such that the housing mating feature is mountable to the mating feature of the axle housing and the knuckle mating feature is mountable to the mating feature of the steering knuckle only when the steering knuckle is at a fully steered position.
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