Wheel end assembly and spindle configured therefor
US11241911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2320/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spindle for a wheel end assembly includes a first end of the spindle receiving the wheel of a vehicle on a first side of the wheel end assembly, and a second end of the spindle defining a flange and receiving the axle of a vehicle is disclosed. The flange includes a socket joint that receives the axle on the second side of the wheel end assembly. Mounting members extend distally from the second side a first distance to secure the spindle to the wheel end assembly via the flange. The socket joint of the spindle extends from the second side of the wheel end assembly a second distance from the second side. The second distance is greater than the first distance. A third distance represents degree of overlap of the axle by a ratio with respect to the outer diameter of the axle ranging from 8% to 20%.
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