Rear pivot mount for rear axle
US5032029A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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