Patent · US Expired

Rear pivot mount for rear axle

US5032029A · kind A · utility

6Cited by
5References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 26, 1990
Grant dateJul 16, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 26, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2326/20
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rear pivot mount for the rear axle assembly of heavy vehicles is disclosed and includes a housing, a spindle member attached to the rear axle assembly and disposed within the housing, a sleeve member circumferentially disposed about the spindle member and attached to the housing of the rear pivot mount. The sleeve member is spaced radially from the spindle member to form a first and a second cavity therebetween. A bearing member is positioned in each cavity to allow the spindle member to move or pivot with respect to the housing of the rear pivot mount. A retaining member is attached to the spindle member and is in contact with a bearing member to maintain the bearing members in position. A cover member is attached to the housing to provide a sealed cavity around the spindle member, sleeve member and bearing members.

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